Valerie Richardson
Articles by Valerie Richardson
Generation Z employees get an ‘F’ in survey over lack of reliability, workplace toxicity
They may be young and tech-savvy, but Generation Z employees are also the most likely to cause workplace headaches for their bosses. Published March 21, 2024
UC Berkeley hit with House antisemitism probe after mob shuts down Israeli speaker
Add the University of California, Berkeley, to the list of elite universities facing congressional probes over their handling of rising campus antisemitism. Published March 21, 2024
Western states square off with Biden administration over water rights before Supreme Court justices
The Supreme Court cleared the way for the federal government to intervene in a Western state water dispute in 2018, but having gained an inch, the states worry that the feds now want a mile. Published March 20, 2024
Julie Jaman, 82, seeks apology, $350,000 after being banned from YMCA over transgender run-in
For four decades, Julie Jaman was a regular at the YMCA's Mountain View Pool, but she was slapped with a lifetime ban in 2022 after confronting a transgender staffer in the women's locker room. Published March 20, 2024
Christian actress fired for ‘homophobic’ post hit with $350,000 in legal expenses after court loss
A Nigerian-born Christian actress who lost a plum British theater role over her "homophobic" views -- and now faces a six-figure legal bill -- said she has no intention of dropping her five-year-old court battle. Published March 19, 2024
More women using abortion pills to end pregnancies despite state limits, safety concerns
Nearly two-thirds of American women are using abortion pills rather than surgical procedures to end their pregnancies, a stunning increase amid conservative state restrictions and a Supreme Court challenge to the drugs' safety. Published March 19, 2024
Another winning transgender athlete lands Connecticut’s policy on hot seat
West Hartford high jumper Lizzy Bidwell, who is reportedly transgender, took first place earlier this month at the New England High School Indoor Track & Field Championship, a few years after transgender runners Terry Miller and Andraya Yearwood combined to capture 15 state championships and break 17 meet records from 2017-20. Published March 19, 2024
Appeals court sides with USA Powerlifting in defeat for transgender athlete JayCee Cooper
The Minnesota appeals court handed a win to USA Powerlifting in its legal fight with a transgender athlete. Published March 19, 2024
NYC St. Patrick’s Day Parade again excludes pro-lifers while welcoming LGBTQ group
An Irish anti-abortion group said it was excluded once again from marching in the New York City St. Patrick's Day Parade even though organizers continued to welcome a pro-LGBTQ group to the festivities. Published March 18, 2024
Gaines leads 16 female athletes suing NCAA for allowing male-born athletes to compete as women
Sixteen female athletes led by All-American swimmer Riley Gaines filed a federal lawsuit against the NCAA, accusing the organization of violating Title IX by allowing male-born athletes to compete in women's sports based on gender identity. Published March 14, 2024
Is DEI DOA? Diversity, equity and inclusion regime hit with backlash in ‘Oct. 8 effect’
The diversity, equity and inclusion framework that was all the rage four years ago is suddenly on the ropes. Published March 14, 2024
U.K. rejects puberty blockers for children over concerns about safety, benefits
Britain's National Health Service will no longer routinely prescribe puberty blockers for children seeking to switch to the opposite gender, citing a lack of evidence on the safety and benefits of such treatment. Published March 12, 2024
Lawmaker moves to force Biden’s Gaza pier to comply with domestic federal environmental rules
President Biden is moving full steam ahead on the construction of a temporary pier in Gaza, but at least one member of Congress wants to make sure he's complying with the same stringent environmental checks required of domestic construction projects. Published March 12, 2024
MIT scientist Afif Aqrabawi attacks House antisemitism probe with anti-Israel harangue
The Massachusetts Institute of Technology faces a House investigation and student lawsuit over alleged antisemitism, and faculty neuroscientist Afif Aqrabawi isn't doing the university any favors with his drumbeat of anti-Israel screeds. Published March 11, 2024
Women’s pro golf tour bans transgender golfer Hailey Davidson with female-only rule
Transgender golfer Hailey Davidson is having an impact on the women's game, although not necessarily in the way she might have hoped. Published March 8, 2024
List of hate groups circulated by federal government to banks included top conservative organization
The federal government circulated a list of "hate groups" to U.S. banks as part of its post-Jan. 6 financial surveillance, a tally compiled by left-of-center groups that featured a host of mainstream conservative organizations. Published March 8, 2024
Utah opens investigation into Salt Lake City bar’s ‘No Zionists Allowed’ policy
"As many are, we are horrified by the ongoing genocide in Gaza and are even more horrified to see so many Americans ignore and rationalize ethnic cleansing," the bar's post said. "That is why we are pleased to announce we are banning all zionists forever from our establishments." Published March 7, 2024
San Francisco approves public-safety measures in backlash against progressive agenda
San Francisco residents are known for their unflinchingly progressive views, but apparently even leftists can grow weary of rising crime, drugs, public defecation and homelessness. Published March 6, 2024
Snowboarding coach, fired over comments on transgender athletes, settles case for $75,000
A high school snowboarding coach who was fired for telling students that men and women are biologically different won't get his job back, but he will walk away $75,000 richer. Published March 5, 2024
Another Soros-backed DA on hot seat as recall of Oakland’s Pamela Price advances
Petition organizers have submitted thousands of signatures to recall Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price, the latest prosecutor backed by Democratic megadonor George Soros to face ouster over concerns about rising lawlessness. Published March 5, 2024
