Valerie Richardson
Articles by Valerie Richardson
Tulsi Gabbard resigns from DNC post to endorse Bernie Sanders
Hawaii Rep. Tulsi Gabbard announced she is resigning from her Democratic National Committee post to endorse Bernard Sanders' bid for the presidential nomination. Published February 28, 2016
Ted Cruz speculates Trump’s tax returns could show Mafia ties, Planned Parenthood support
Ted Cruz said Sunday that Donald Trump is "hiding something" by not releasing his most recent tax returns. Published February 28, 2016
Christie defends Trump endorsement as ex-campaign official blasts governor’s ‘political opportunism’
Chris Christie defended Sunday his endorsement of Donald Trump, as a former Christie campaign official condemned the move as "an astonishing display of political opportunism." Published February 28, 2016
Trump goes on defense over Mussolini quote, David Duke endorsement
Donald Trump was grilled Sunday on his opinion of Italian fascist leader Benito Mussolini and white nationalist David Duke, after both popped up in references to his campaign. Published February 28, 2016
Australians say they were paid by Labor Party to work for Bernie Sanders in Project Veritas video
Young Australians say they are being paid to work for Sen. Bernard Sanders' campaign by the Australian Labor Party in what appears to be a violation of U.S. election law, according to an undercover video released Thursday. Published February 25, 2016
Wildlife groups sue Obama administration to force tougher sage grouse rules
Wildlife groups filed a lawsuit Thursday to force the Obama administration to further restrict oil and gas development, grazing and other economic activity on Western lands in the name of protecting the greater sage grouse. Published February 25, 2016
Planned Parenthood dented as American Cancer Society backs away from breast exams
Threatened with cuts to its state and federal funding, Planned Parenthood has fought back by touting its non-abortion services, starting with its "life-saving breast cancer screenings." Published February 24, 2016
Obama admin blasted for allocating water for endangered fish but not California farmers
Despite wetter-than-average weather in California, some farmers are looking at another year of a zero federal water allocation even as the billions of gallons of water continue to be dumped into the ocean in order to save a three-inch fish. Published February 24, 2016
Robert, Cynthia Giffords give up legal fight over same-sex marriage on New York farm property
The owners of a New York farm fined $13,000 for declining to host a same-sex wedding on their property have chosen not to appeal a court ruling against them, bringing an end to the high-profile legal battle after more than three years. Published February 23, 2016
Dynel Lane, Colo. woman, found guilty of attempted murder, cut unborn baby from mother’s womb
A Boulder County jury found Dynel Lane guilty Tuesday of first-degree attempted murder, assault and unlawful termination of a pregnancy for cutting the unborn baby from the womb of a seven-months' pregnant woman. Published February 23, 2016
Clean Power Plan reset sought after emails show collaboration between EPA, greens
A pro-energy advocacy group is seeking to incinerate the Clean Power Plan after releasing more emails showing a key Environmental Protection Agency official collaborating behind the scenes with leading environmental activists. Published February 22, 2016
New Hampshire voter-fraud probe into Sanders campaign expands after latest Project Veritas video
The New Hampshire voter-fraud investigation into Vermont Sen. Bernard Sanders' campaign has grown with the release of a second undercover video showing out-of-state staffers saying they exploited the law in order to vote in the Democratic presidential primary. Published February 19, 2016
Man undressing in women’s locker room fuels drive to upend Washington transgender rule
Conservative activists have launched a ballot campaign to overturn Washington's transgender rule, fueled by alarm over a man who began undressing in front of girls at a Seattle Parks and Recreation women's locker room. Published February 18, 2016
Oddsmaker puts Sri Srinivasan at top of list to fill Antonin Scalia vacancy
Judge Sri Srinivasan of the U.S. District Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia has the best chance of succeeding Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia, according to a top online oddsmaker. Published February 18, 2016
Scott Walker, Wisconsin governor, signs bills to defund Planned Parenthood affiliate
Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker signed legislation Thursday to defund Planned Parenthood while directing state and federal dollars to other health care providers. Published February 18, 2016
Democrats ushered in partisan Supreme Court confirmation process, Republicans note
For Democrats railing against the Senate's threat to mothball President Obama's nominees to replace the late Justice Antonin Scalia, Republicans have three words: You started it. Published February 17, 2016
Sally Jewell gets subpoena from House GOP over Gold King Mine spill
A House committee issued a subpoena Wednesday ordering Interior Secretary Sally Jewell to produce a critical peer review and other documents related to the Environmental Protection Agency's spill at the Gold King Mine. Published February 17, 2016
Oregon House passes bill to shield officer who shot ‘LaVoy’ Finicum
The Oregon House overwhelmingly approved a bill Wednesday that would shield the identity of the officer who shot and killed Robert "LaVoy" Finicum, and potentially others, despite cross-ideological opposition from both Finicum supporters and Black Lives Matter. Published February 17, 2016
South Dakota legislature sends landmark transgender-bathroom bill to governor
A bill approved Tuesday would make South Dakota the first state to enact a proactive ban on opposite-sex restroom and shower access in public schools, touching off the latest skirmish on transgender bathroom use. Published February 16, 2016
David Daleiden, Sandra Merritt criminal charges disturb Planned Parenthood supporters
Journalism professor Mark Feldstein isn't a fan of the pro-life Center for Medical Progress, but he is a staunch supporter of the First Amendment. Published February 16, 2016
