Valerie Richardson
Articles by Valerie Richardson
Muslim Reform Movement decries radical Islam, calls for equality
It takes courage to stand up publicly to radical Islam, even if you're Muslim. Maybe especially if you're Muslim. Published December 6, 2015
California Gov. Brown says looser gun laws in Arizona, Nevada create opening for terrorists
California Gov. Jerry Brown took a swipe Saturday at the gun laws of neighboring states, saying looser restrictions in Arizona and Nevada created a "gigantic back door" for terrorists to enter California. Published December 5, 2015
Larry Hogan: Gun control isn’t working in California, Maryland
Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan said Friday that California's strict gun-control laws failed to prevent the San Bernardino mass shooting, and that lawmakers need to seek "better answers." Published December 5, 2015
Barbara Boxer: ‘Sensible gun laws work; we’ve proven it in California’
Democratic Sen. Barbara Boxer drew hoots Thursday after saying California's tough firearms restrictions show that "sensible gun laws work," the day after a mass shooting in San Bernardino. Published December 4, 2015
Legally armed citizenry seen as mass-shooting, terrorism deterrent
Democrats ramped up their push Thursday for more firearms restrictions even as alarm over recent mass shootings, including one linked to Islamic terrorism, fueled calls for citizens to play a greater role in their own protection. Published December 3, 2015
Gun-control fans mock Republicans for ‘thoughts and prayers’ after San Bernardino shooting
Gun-control advocates slammed Republicans calling for "thoughts and prayers" in the aftermath of the horrific San Bernardino shooting, prompting accusations of "prayer shaming" on the right. Published December 3, 2015
Left’s linking of ‘inflammatory rhetoric’ to Colorado Planned Parenthood shooting hypocritical
The next time Colorado progressives hold a rally to denounce the GOP for its vitriolic rhetoric, they may want to leave the "War on Women" signs at home. Published December 2, 2015
San Bernardino shootings spur Democrats to cry for more gun control
Democrats, led by President Obama, called for Congress to pass additional firearms restrictions in the wake of Wednesday's mass shooting in Southern California, which has some of the strictest gun control laws in the nation. Published December 2, 2015
Ilyse Hogue, abortion defenders blame Planned Parenthood ‘terrorism’ on Republicans
Leading pro-choice groups called Wednesday on the Justice Department to investigate "domestic terrorism" at abortion clinics, suggesting that there is a coordinated effort at work incited by Republicans and pro-life advocates. Published December 2, 2015
Markos Moulitsas, Daily Kos founder, blames Republicans for San Bernardino shootings
A prominent progressive drew outrage Wednesday for blaming the San Bernardino County attack on Republicans, even though the shooting was still in progress and the identity of the assailants unknown. Published December 2, 2015
Planned Parenthood attack used to target Colorado Republicans in tight races
If you were asked to list critics of Planned Parenthood, Rep. Mike Coffman wouldn't likely be the first Colorado Republican whose name leaps to mind, given that the congressional delegation includes adamantly pro-life Reps. Ken Buck and Doug Lamborn. Published December 1, 2015
John Hickenlooper draws ire for linking Planned Parenthood rampage to concealed-carry holders
Gun-rights advocates are crying foul after Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper linked last week's deadly Planned Parenthood shooting to the prevalence of concealed-carry permit holders in Colorado Springs. Published December 1, 2015
Robert Dear, Colorado Springs Planned Parenthood shootings suspect, narrowly avoided SWAT assault
A SWAT team was moments away from launching a "final assault" on the Colorado Springs gunman Friday when he surrendered, ending his five-hour stand-off with police not in a hail of bullets but by throwing his gun on the floor. Published November 30, 2015
Colorado FOP blasts ‘race baiting morons’ claiming Robert Lewis Dear Jr. spared because he is white
The Colorado Fraternal Order of Police had some choice words -- including "race baiting morons" and "delusional fools" -- for those who say the suspected Colorado Springs gunman wasn't killed by police because he was white. Published November 30, 2015
John Cox, California entrepreneur, proposes donor logos on politicians
You can tell who sponsors NASCAR drivers by the patches on their jumpsuits. So why not do the same for politicians? Published November 26, 2015
Madison Gesiotto reports threat after pro-life column; Ohio State law school deans offer critique
All Madison Gesiotto wanted to do when she met with the dean of her law school was report a threat prompted by a newspaper column she wrote pointing out the high abortion rate in the black community. Published November 24, 2015
Millennials: Government should ban speech that offends minorities
Forty percent of millennials support government censorship of speech offensive to minority groups, according to a survey released Friday. Published November 21, 2015
Planned Parenthood campaign asking for one-word description backfires badly
Planned Parenthood Action Fund's social-media campaign asking for a one-word description of its work so far hasn't turned out exactly as planned. Published November 20, 2015
Oklahoma Gov. Fallin moves to defund Planned Parenthood for ‘alarming’ overbilling
Oklahoma Gov. Mary Fallin moved Thursday to cancel the state's contracts with two Planned Parenthood affiliates, but she didn't cite the Center for Medical Progress's explosive hidden-camera videos. Published November 20, 2015
Paris attacks threaten climate message, cancel COP21 march, frustrate activists
The global warming movement is reeling in the aftermath of last week's horrific terrorist attack in Paris -- because it threatens to step on its message ahead of the much-anticipated United Nations climate change summit in the French capital. Published November 19, 2015
