Valerie Richardson
Articles by Valerie Richardson
Breaking the law: Prosecutors get firsthand look from other side of court
Former Baltimore City State's Attorney Marilyn Mosby's conviction has come as district attorneys are facing heightened scrutiny over their political agendas as well as potential legal and ethical lapses. Published February 12, 2024
Chiefs or 49ers? Fans face Super Bowl quandary as presidential politics muddy field
For fans worried that their choice of Super Bowl team constitutes an implicit endorsement of President Biden or former President Donald Trump, here's the good news: It's more complicated than that. Published February 8, 2024
Study on dangers of abortion pill retracted ahead of Supreme Court hearing
A major academic publisher has retracted three articles by a leading pro-life research group, including a study raising medical concerns about the abortion pill ahead of a Supreme Court hearing on the drug's federal approval. Published February 7, 2024
Surfer Bethany Hamilton shrugs off splashback in standing up for women’s sports
Say this for Bethany Hamilton, she isn't one to steer clear of choppy waters. Published February 6, 2024
Democrat-led Colorado House refuses to allow Hamas victims’ families on chamber floor
The Colorado House speaker turned away Monday a delegation of Israeli visitors, including six family members of Hamas hostages and victims, citing concerns about the reaction from the Democratic-controlled chamber. Published February 6, 2024
Superintendent cheers ‘big win’ after Oklahoma drag-queen principal resigns
An Oklahoma City elementary-school principal who moonlights as a drag queen has resigned in what the state superintendent called a "big win" for schools. Published February 5, 2024
Republicans move to cut off funding permanently to Hamas-linked U.N. relief agency
United Nations Relief and Works Agency officials warn that they might need to shut down operations in Gaza unless the U.S. and other nations resume their funding, but they're not getting much sympathy from congressional Republicans. Published February 5, 2024
Brown University president refuses demands of students holding ‘Hunger Strike for Palestine’
Brown University President Christina Paxson on Friday rejected demands by pro-Palestinian students on a hunger strike until the school spanks defense contractors and other companies doing business with Israel. Published February 3, 2024
Republicans seek to block male-born athletes from competing in women’s Olympic sports
Male-born Lia Thomas' dream of competing in Olympic women's swimming could face another hurdle, this one from congressional Republicans. Published February 2, 2024
Violence-plagued Chicago mocked for city council demanding Gaza cease-fire
Chicago has become the largest U.S. city to pass a resolution demanding a cease-fire in Gaza, prompting critics to ask: How about a cease-fire in the Windy City? Published February 1, 2024
Six pro-lifers face up to 10 years in prison for protest outside Tennessee abortion clinic
Six pro-life activists face up to a decade in prison each after being convicted of violating federal law for a protest at an abortion clinic in Tennessee, a victory for the Biden administration in what foes have decried as a politically motivated crackdown on the pro-life movement. Published January 31, 2024
Kappa Kappa Gamma hit with lawsuit as sorority considers transgender member for president
The same sorority that allowed a transgender student to join its University of Wyoming chapter has now cleared the way for a transgender member to become national president. Published January 31, 2024
‘Whiny snowflakes’: Billionaire Ken Griffin joins list of Harvard donors halting donations
Billionaire Harvard megadonor Ken Griffin has suspended contributions to his embattled alma mater, criticizing its handling of campus antisemitism and comparing students at elite universities to "whiny snowflakes." Published January 30, 2024
Florida bans changing driver’s licenses to show gender identity instead of sex
Florida will no longer allow residents to change their driver's licenses to reflect their gender identity instead of their biological sex, much to the chagrin of transgender rights advocates. Published January 30, 2024
San Franciscans sue to stop cash handouts to Black, Hispanic transgender residents
San Francisco's landmark initiative providing guaranteed cash to low-income Black and Hispanic transgender residents may be well intentioned, but whether it's entirely legal is another question. Published January 29, 2024
School district settles federal complaint over Jewish girl harassed with swastikas, Nazi salute
A Delaware school district will reimburse the family of a Jewish student for counseling and issue an anti-harassment statement after a federal probe found the girl was targeted and bullied over her religious identity. Published January 29, 2024
What is a woman? West Virginia seeks to join states adopting Women’s Bill of Rights
Four states have adopted measures defining what it means to be a woman, and West Virginia could soon become the fifth. Published January 29, 2024
Fox Nation’s Hegseth explores Ivy League’s ‘ideological depravity’ after returning Harvard degree
Fox News host Pete Hegseth mailed his graduate degree back to Harvard out of disgust with the school's far-left bent, but it turns out he was just getting started. Published January 28, 2024
Lia Thomas spurs Olympics chatter with challenge to World Aquatics transgender policy
Transgender athlete Lia Thomas has taken World Aquatics to international court to challenge its recently tightened policy on transgender eligibility in women's swimming, spurring speculation about a possible Olympics bid. Published January 26, 2024
‘Happy No Snakes Day’: Riley Gaines debuts children’s book about ‘standing up for truth’
There are no transgender athletes in Riley Gaines' newly released children's book, but there are some deceitful snakes, naive squirrels, and a message about having the courage to tell the truth. Published January 25, 2024
