Valerie Richardson
Articles by Valerie Richardson
Garbage haul at Dakota Access camps revised downward to 21 million pounds
A lot of garbage was hauled out of the Dakota Access protest camps, just not as much as previously indicated. Published March 19, 2017
Violent protests upend left wing’s formerly peaceful image
There reached a point when the Dakota Access protest became less about debating the merits of pipeline routes and more about mixing it up with cops. Published March 16, 2017
Officers’ spouses terrorized by threats of murder, rape during Dakota Access pipeline protest
Nobody is more relieved to see the Dakota Access protest wind down than the wives of law enforcers, who found themselves threatened with rape and arson by protesters on social media. Published March 16, 2017
Oil, gas production on federal land tanked under Obama
Another piece of President Barack Obama's energy legacy: Oil and natural gas activity on federal lands tanked under his administration even as production on private property increased. Published March 15, 2017
Dakota Access case: Judge rules against tribes, clears way for pipeline to move oil next week
A federal judge has denied a last-minute plea to stop the Dakota Access pipeline, allowing the $3.8 billion oil pipeline to begin operating as early as next week. Published March 15, 2017
Global warmists brace for snow dump on climate change narrative
The looming blizzard puts a chill on the ongoing narrative that this year's warm winter provides proof of catastrophic human-caused climate change, just as President Trump prepares to sign an executive order this week dismantling the Obama administration's Clean Power Plan. Published March 13, 2017
Dakota Access case: Army finishes $1.1 million cleanup at camps as four more dogs rescued
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers wrapped up its $1.1 million cleanup of the Dakota Access pipeline protest camps on federal land in North Dakota, hauling away 835 dumpsters of remaining trash and debris. The site, once occupied by thousands of environmental demonstrators, is now vacant. Published March 13, 2017
Jury splits in second Oregon standoff trial, finds two out of four guilty of conspiracy
Federal prosecutors who previously lost the big fish--Ammon Bundy--caught a couple of little fish Friday after an Oregon jury issued a split verdict against four men involved in the Malheur National Wildlife refuge occupation. Published March 10, 2017
Democrats push to lower voting age to 17 with boost from billionaire George Soros
Stung by recent election defeats, Democrats are leading the charge to lower the voting age to 17, with a little help from liberal billionaire George Soros. Published March 9, 2017
On ‘A Day Without a Woman,’ it’s business as usual for most
In retrospect, a better name for the International Women's Day protest Wednesday might have been "a day without a liberal suburban public school teacher." Published March 8, 2017
Scott Charney, third protester, pleads guilty in plot to wreck Trump inaugural ball
An anti-Trump protester has pleaded guilty to conspiracy for his role in plotting to shut down an inaugural ball by setting off stink bombs and sprinklers, a case brought after Project Veritas videotaped the man discussing the scheme. Published March 8, 2017
Day Without a Woman shutters Prince George’s County schools
In a last-minute decision, Prince George's County Public Schools has cancelled classes as a result of staffers taking the day off Wednesday for the Day Without a Woman protest. Published March 7, 2017
Dakota Access: Judge refuses to block pipeline with project days from completion
The Standing Rock Sioux on Tuesday lost another legal challenge to the Dakota Access pipeline, leaving the tribe with few remaining avenues as the project moves within days of being ready to deliver oil. Published March 7, 2017
George Soros gave $246 million to partners of Women’s March
Behind the Women's March on Washington and a Day Without a Woman is a rich man: liberal billionaire George Soros. Published March 7, 2017
‘A Day Without a Woman’ ignites backlash over left-wing agenda, school closures
It's being billed as "A Day Without a Woman," but apparently only pro-union, pro-choice, anti-Israel women who can afford to skip work need apply. Published March 6, 2017
Cedric Richmond apologizes for sexist Kellyanne Conway joke
A Democratic congressman apologized late Sunday for a crude joke about a top White House adviser, hours after his comment put House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi on the spot over the lack of Democratic outrage. Published March 6, 2017
Chris Coons walks back talk of Russia-Trump collusion
Sen. Chris Coons, Delaware Democrat, on Sunday walked back his bombshell declaration about transcripts showing Russia-Trump collusion, saying he had no proof such documents exist and apologizing for any "hyperventilating." Published March 5, 2017
Sergey Kislyak, Russian ambassador met with Nancy Pelosi, Democrats
Published March 5, 2017
Donald Trump’s claim on Obama wiretap added to Russia probe
Republican lawmakers said Sunday that they will include President Trump's explosive claim that the Obama administration engaged in politically driven wiretapping in the congressional probes of Russian campaign meddling. Published March 5, 2017
Nancy Pelosi unfazed by Democratic congressman’s sexist Kellyanne Conway joke
A few Democrats have called on a Democratic congressman to apologize for his crude joke last week about White House counselor Kellyanne Conway, but not House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi. Published March 5, 2017
