Valerie Richardson
Articles by Valerie Richardson
![Members of South Florida Jewish Voice for Peace and other protesters call for a ceasefire in Gaza, outside the Miami office of Sen. Rick Scott, Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2023, in Coral Gables, Fla. More than 50 people from several faiths joined the protest calling on Sen. Scott and other politicians to support "an immediate ceasefire, humanitarian aid to Gaza, now, [and] an end to Israeli's illegal occupation of Palestine." (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)](https://twt-thumbs-staging.washtimes.com/media-staging.washtimes.com/media/image/2023/10/17/Israel_Palestinians_United_States_75014--cae49_c0-358-8524-5325_s652x380.jpg?09fb65e02d4727b6d3acaddbb27049c78ee77f88)
Chicago professor who said Israeli ‘pigs’ should ‘rot in hell’ apologizes
A Chicago professor who called Israelis "pigs" and said they should "rot in hell" said he's sorry after being slammed for antisemitism. Published October 19, 2023
Hawley wants answers on whether NCAA puts biological males in female locker rooms
The NCAA inserted a biological male into the women's locker room during last year's collegiate swimming championships without the consent of female athletes -- and Sen. Josh Hawley would like to know if that's still the standard. Published October 19, 2023
DeSantis touts launch of supplies from Florida to Israel, blasts Biden’s plan for Gaza aid
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis continues to run his own Israeli rescue mission from the Sunshine State. Published October 17, 2023
Kamala Harris’ college tour confronted by the left’s pro-Palestinian young voters
Vice President Kamala Harris on Tuesday urged Arizona students to distinguish between Palestinian civilians caught in conflict and terrorist militants in Hamas after students pulled her into a campus fracas that is overlapping with President Biden's visit to Israel. Published October 17, 2023
Cornell professor Russell Rickford ‘exhilarated’ by Hamas attack on Israel
Cornell University is facing calls to fire a professor who declared he was "exhilarated" by the deadly surprise Hamas attack on Israeli civilians, the latest U.S. college grappling with outrage over pro-Palestinian and anti-Israel activism on its campus. Published October 17, 2023
Parental rights take center stage in Ohio’s ballot battle over abortion
The pitched battle over Ohio Issue 1 is looking less about abortion and more about parents' rights as opponents warn that the measure to enshrine "reproductive freedom" in the state Constitution goes beyond codifying Roe. Published October 17, 2023
Huntsman halts giving to alma mater Penn over response to ‘historic Hamas evil’
Former Utah Gov. Jon Huntsman and his family will no longer donate to the University of Pennsylvania, his alma mater, the latest blow to the Ivy League school from a donor and alumni revolt over antisemitism on campus. Published October 15, 2023
Democrat apologizes after calls to expel him from Colorado House over refusal to condemn Hamas
Colorado state Rep. Tim Hernandez belatedly denounced Hamas amid rising for his expulsion over his flippant refusal during a pro-Palestinian rally to condemn the terrorist group's attack on Israelis. Published October 15, 2023
Trustee resigns over UPenn’s ‘embrace of antisemitism,’ urges school to ‘stop harboring haters’
A long-serving trustee has resigned over what he called the University of Pennsylvania's "embrace of antisemitism," the latest hit to the Ivy League institution roiled by an alumni and donor revolt over anti-Israel sentiment on campus. Published October 14, 2023
Stanford suspends pro-Palestinian lecturer accused of shaming Jewish students in class
Stanford University has suspended an instructor accused of singling out and shaming Jewish students in class by having them stand in the corner to illustrate "what Israel does to the Palestinians." Published October 13, 2023
Israeli airstrikes destroy only Planned Parenthood clinic in Gaza Strip
The only Planned Parenthood-affiliated clinic in the Gaza Strip was demolished by Israel Defense Forces warplanes following the deadly Hamas attack on Israeli civilians, prompting a round of Israel-bashing. Published October 13, 2023
Democrats pressed to unseat legislator who refused to condemn Hamas at rally
Colorado Democrats are coming under pressure to force out a newly appointed state legislator after he flippantly refused to denounce Hamas atrocities against Israeli women and children while attending a pro-Palestinian rally. Published October 12, 2023
Billionaire alum calls for halt to donations until UPenn leaders resign over ‘anti-Jewish hate’
A billionaire alumnus of the University of Pennsylvania has called on donors to "close your checkbooks" until the schools leadership confronts the pro-Hamas and antisemitic sentiments on display following the terrorist attack on Israeli civilians. Published October 12, 2023
Rowdy protesters detained at Riley Gaines’ Real Women’s Day speech at Penn State
Former college swimmer Riley Gaines received a less-than-warm welcome from Penn State University as she kicked off the first Real Women's Day. Published October 12, 2023
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine urges ‘no’ vote on pro-choice ballot measure as early voting starts
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine called for voters to reject a proposal that would allow virtually unlimited abortion in the Buckeye State, as the campaign on the abortion-rights measure Issue 1 heats up ahead of next month's election. Published October 11, 2023
Black Lives Matter Chicago blasted for celebrating Hamas attack with paraglider image
Black Lives Matter Chicago apparently doesn't think Israeli lives matter. Published October 11, 2023
Riley Gaines launches Real Women’s Day to laud biological females versus ‘honoring men’
Riley Gaines was tired of seeing Women's History Month being co-opted to honor transgender trailblazers like Rachel Levine and Lia Thomas -- and she wasn't the only one. Published October 10, 2023
Pressure builds on Biden to refreeze $6 billion for Iran following attack on Israel
Republicans pressed the Biden administration to reverse its decision to free up $6 billion in funds for Iran, an issue quickly becoming a rallying cry for the GOP in the aftermath of the bloody Hamas attack on Israel. Published October 10, 2023
Pro-life pregnancy center files FACE Act lawsuit against abortion rights activists
A New York crisis pregnancy organization has sued two pro-choice activists under the Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances Act, sending a message to the Biden administration over its lopsided record on abortion-related prosecutions. Published October 9, 2023
Gretchen Whitmer hit for failing to mention Israel in vague call for ‘peace in region’
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer finally used the "I" word--as in Israel--after facing intense criticism for expressing sympathy for the unnamed people of an unnamed region impacted by something that happened. Published October 8, 2023
