Valerie Richardson
Articles by Valerie Richardson
California judge plans to rule on whether to unseal Prop 8 videotape
A federal judge said Monday he would decide soon on whether to unseal videotape recordings from the 2010 trial on Proposition 8, California's voter-approved initiative affirming one man, one woman marriage. Published August 29, 2011
Fighting Sioux nickname focus of talks, lawsuit
Make room for one more chapter in the saga of the Fighting Sioux, better known as the nickname that would not die. Published August 11, 2011
School, state officials to meet with NCAA over fate of ‘Fighting Sioux’
Make room for one more chapter in the saga of the Fighting Sioux, better known as the nickname that would not die. Published August 11, 2011
Movement to name peak for Denver is Rocky Mountain low for opponents
Not everyone is "Rocky Mountain high" on the movement to name a Colorado mountain peak after the late singer John Denver. Published August 8, 2011
Denver’s ‘Rocky Mountain High’ bid runs into snags
A drive to name a Colorado mountain peak after the late singer John Denver sounds like a natural, but not everyone is high on the idea. Published August 8, 2011
Cain comes on strong out West
Herman Cain showed why he is outperforming more established candidates for the Republican presidential Sunday on his way to topping the field in the straw poll of the Western Conservative Summit in Denver. Published July 31, 2011
Perry slams Obama administration at conservative summit
Texas Gov. Rick Perry urged conservatives Friday to "push more liberals into the private sector" in the 2012 election — including the president — but the oft-mentioned potential presidential candidate declined to say whether he had decided to enter the race himself. Published July 29, 2011
San Francisco’s anti-circumcision vote cut from ballot
A judge has snipped from San Francisco's November ballot a proposal to ban circumcision, ruling Thursday that state law preempts the city from regulating medical professionals. Published July 28, 2011
For failed Obama nominee, a consolation prize
University of California at Berkeley law professor Goodwin Liu was nominated Tuesday to the California Supreme Court, a scant two months after his candidacy for a federal judgeship was derailed by Republican objections to his left-leaning legal philosophy. Published July 26, 2011
Border hawk fights for job in Ariz. recall
He's an Arizona state senator who probably wouldn't be recognized on the street outside of Mesa, yet the recall election of Russell Pearce is poised to become the biggest race of the 2011 cycle. Published July 19, 2011
Colo. proposal would impose parameters on day care centers
A 98-page proposal to intensify regulations governing Colorado child care centers would require a previously unseen level of detail, including specifications for the number of crayons, paintbrushes and blocks per art kit, the racial composition of dolls and the number of nature scenes per classroom. Published July 13, 2011
Democrats lead GOP 2-0 in 2011 special elections
The score after two 2011 special congressional elections: Democrats 2, Republicans 0. But Republicans have a chance to even the score with two more special elections, both scheduled for Sept. 13. Published July 13, 2011
From Broadway to the Beltway, Mormons in the spotlight
It's not exactly hip to be Mormon, but you wouldn't call them square, either. At least not right now. Published July 11, 2011
‘Give Me Your Cash’ may cost Calif. Democrat some votes
The hot issue of Tuesday's special runoff election for an open House seat in Los Angeles isn't the economy, immigration or Medicaid — it's gangs, thanks to what may be the most jaw-dropping political attack ad ever run. Published July 11, 2011
Colorado tops U.S. as least-obese state; District finishes 2nd
Not only does Colorado have the nation's thinnest air, it's also home to the country's skinniest people. Published July 7, 2011
Couple’s case against EPA to be heard
Mike and Chantell Sackett are still waiting to be heard by the Environmental Protection Agency, but now they've got a hearing before the U.S. Supreme Court. Published June 28, 2011
Justices void Arizona campaign-finance law
The Supreme Court struck down a key provision of an Arizona campaign-finance law that provided matching funds for publicly funded candidates, further solidifying the court's record of opposition to election reforms that limit speech. Published June 27, 2011
Idahoans: EPA ruling all wet
When Mike and Chantell Sackett bought a half-acre lot in the Priest Lake area of Idahos Panhandle, their plan was to build a home in which they could raise a family. Published June 26, 2011
San Francisco ban on circumcision a cut too deep for the faithful
A ballot measure to ban circumcision in San Francisco has become a national punch line, but it's being taken seriously by religious groups who see the proposal as an attack on their faith. Published June 13, 2011
Ruling soon on gay judge in California same-sex case
A ruling is expected within a day or two on whether former U.S. District Court Judge Vaughn Walker should have disqualified himself from presiding over the trial on California's same-sex marriage ban because he was involved in a gay relationship. Published June 13, 2011
