Valerie Richardson
Articles by Valerie Richardson
Colorado University weighs anti-discrimination protection for conservatives
Few would disagree that conservative professors are an endangered species on campus, which is why the University of Colorado Board of Regents is scheduled to consider Thursday a resolution that would prohibit discrimination based on "political affiliation or political philosophy." Published June 19, 2013
Colorado Senate president will face recall election forced by gun-rights activists
The first-ever recall election of a Colorado state legislator moved closer to fruition Tuesday after it was announced that there are sufficient valid signatures to proceed with the recall of Senate President John Morse. Published June 18, 2013
Magpul offers soon-to-be illegal weaponry to Colo. gun buyers
Colorado gun owners stocking up on magazines before the state's ammunition restrictions hit July 1 received an assist Monday from Magpul Industries. Published June 18, 2013
Poll: Colorado voters souring on Democrats
A Quinnipiac University poll released last week shows Colorado voters registering greater disapproval for Democratic Gov. John Hickenlooper and the Democrat-controlled legislature, following a legislative session described as the most liberal in state history. Published June 16, 2013
Medical students’ prognosis unclear with ‘Obamacare’; many don’t understand law
Being accepted to medical school was once seen as a ticket to a prosperous and fulfilling career, but today's students face far less certain futures under Obamacare. Published June 11, 2013
Second Colorado Democrat facing recall over gun vote
Gun-rights advocates in Colorado submitted signatures Monday against a second Democratic state lawmaker in the escalating backlash against the Colorado legislature's recently approved gun control bills. Published June 10, 2013
Flour power isn’t sweet on gay marriage; bakeries snub same-sex couples’ weddings
Supporters of same-sex marriage are taking their fight to new venues daily — first to the courts, then to state legislatures, and now to bakeries. Published June 6, 2013
Red-blue divisions start with newborns’ names; parents show partisan tendencies
A research paper by a team of University of Chicago political scientists found that liberals and conservatives, in addition to all of their other differences, have distinct tendencies when it comes to choosing names for their newborns. Published June 5, 2013
Holmes can plead insanity in Colo. theater shooting
Mass shooting suspect James Eagan Holmes was allowed Tuesday to change his plea to not guilty by reason of insanity, setting the stage for an extensive mental-health evaluation that could stretch into 2014. Published June 4, 2013
Pro-gun camp submits petitions to recall Colorado legislator
A recall campaign submitted stacks of petitions Monday to oust Colorado Senate President John Morse in what could become a national referendum on gun rights. Published June 3, 2013
IRS audits moderate group with GOP ties; Issa says scrutiny known in D.C.
Two weeks before news broke that the IRS had targeted conservative groups for special scrutiny of their tax-exempt applications, a moderate GOP organization received word it was being audited — a move its organizers said suggests the tax agency's scrutiny included non-tea party political groups. Published June 2, 2013
Coloradans want to oust Senate leader for gun stand
Located next to a tattoo parlor, Paul Paradis' small gun shop doesn't look like anyone's idea of a sophisticated political machine. Published June 2, 2013
Rep. Issa: No confidence in Eric Holder, and Jay Carney’s a ‘paid liar’
House Republicans confirmed Sunday they are investigating Attorney General Eric H. Holder Jr. for perjury, while Sen. John McCain suggested he consider resigning in the wake of accusations that he lied to Congress about the probe of a journalist. Published June 2, 2013
GOP’s verdict is in on reprieve for Colo. mass killer
Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper's decision to grant a reprieve last week to an infamous death row inmate means that a man's life is literally on the line in the 2014 gubernatorial race. Published May 30, 2013
GOP reiterates push for independent IRS investigation
Republicans ramped up calls Sunday for an independent investigation into the Internal Revenue Service's targeting of conservative groups for special scrutiny. Published May 26, 2013
Republicans see Obama ‘retreat’ in war on terrorism; Sen. Graham calls it ‘tone deaf’ to threats
President Obama said last week that he wants a reset on the war on terrorism, but Republicans said Sunday that his plan sounds more like a retreat. Published May 26, 2013
Red states hold the edge in growth
The odds of finding a good job are significantly better in the nation's red states than in blue states, according to a new study of business and tax policies across the country released Thursday. Published May 23, 2013
Tancredo enters governor’s race after Colo. killer spared
Former Rep. Tom Tancredo announced Thursday he will seek the 2014 Republican nomination for Colorado governor, a day after Gov. John Hickenlooper granted a reprieve to a notorious Death Row inmate. Published May 23, 2013
Volunteers keep the Rolling Thunder riders fed and fueled
Before they arrive in Washington, D.C., the bikers of Rolling Thunder drive through hundreds of small towns, where they can count on receiving a hand from friends like Gary Komassa. Published May 22, 2013
Tea party groups take anger to IRS offices across the nation
Crowds jammed onto the sidewalks in front of more than a dozen Internal Revenue Service offices nationwide Tuesday to protest the agency's targeting of conservative organizations for extra scrutiny. Published May 22, 2013
