Valerie Richardson
Articles by Valerie Richardson
Republicans accuse Biden administration of weaponizing FACE Act against pro-lifers
House Republicans blasted the Biden administration for targeting pro-life activists under the Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances Act, making it clear Wednesday that they will seek to repeal the law once President-elect Donald Trump is sworn into office. Published December 18, 2024
More than ‘cramps’: Study finds pain from abortion pills worse than women expected
Nearly half of women who took abortion pills to end their pregnancies said the experience was more painful than they had been led to believe, according to a newly published survey. Published December 17, 2024
Doctor who won’t release results of federal transgender study is sued by ex-patient
The same doctor refusing to release the results of a federally funded study on "gender-affirming care" is now being sued by a former patient. Published December 17, 2024
Michigan brothers take fight against ban on ‘Let’s Go Brandon’ hoodies to appeals court
The president also known as Brandon will soon be out of office, but the Michigan brothers disciplined for wearing "Let's Go Brandon" hoodies to school are still locked in a legal battle pitting anti-profanity rules against the First Amendment. Published December 15, 2024
Texas AG Ken Paxton sues New York doctor for providing abortion pills across state lines
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is suing a New York doctor for prescribing abortion pills to a Dallas-area woman who wound up in the emergency room with severe bleeding, setting up a first-of-its-kind challenge to a blue-state abortion shield law. Published December 13, 2024
DOGE zeroes in on report showing Biden’s DOE spent $1 billion on DEI grants
Key figures in the next Trump administration have spotted a ripe target for their federal waste-cutting mandate: the $1 billion spent by the Department of Education on diversity, equity and inclusion programs. Published December 13, 2024
Georgetown, Columbia, NYU faculty among most anti-Israel in U.S., according to new ranking
Students worried about anti-Israel professors may want to steer clear of Georgetown, Columbia and New York University, to name a few, based on a newly released guide. Published December 11, 2024
‘You can only push people so far’: Elizabeth Warren blasted for framing CEO murder as a ‘warning’
Sen. Elizabeth Warren, Massachusetts Democrat, drew double-takes for her comments linking the Dec. 4 murder to greedy billionaires benefiting from federal tax cuts and the "vile practices" of insurance companies. Published December 11, 2024
Alaskans to keep ranked-choice voting after repeal fails by 743 votes in recount
Alaska will keep its four-year-old ranked-choice voting and top-four primary system after a recount found the repeal effort fell short by 743 votes. Published December 10, 2024
Golden Globes face blowback for nominating male-born star of ‘Emilia Perez’ for best actress
The Golden Globes made history by nominating a male-born performer who identifies as female for best actress, a move reigniting pushback over biological males usurping honors intended for women. Published December 9, 2024
Biden brings up rear in poll of best, worst U.S. presidents of modern era
The good news for Richard Nixon fans is that he's no longer viewed by voters as the worst president of the modern era. That dubious distinction now belongs to President Biden, according to a J.L. Partners poll conducted for the Daily Mail in Britain. Published December 6, 2024
University of Michigan drops diversity statements in hiring as DEI lands on chopping block
The University of Michigan has been credited with having one of the largest and most expensive diversity, equity and inclusion bureaucracies in U.S. higher education, but the woke edifice may be on the verge of crumbling. Published December 5, 2024
LPGA, USGA block transgender player from women’s elite golf with policy update
The Ladies Professional Golf Association and U.S. Golf Association announced Wednesday that they will no longer allow post-pubescent males who identify as female to compete in their elite events, a major policy reversal that staves off an ongoing tour card bid from a transgender player. Published December 4, 2024
Greater Idaho urges Trump to get behind border-change talks with Oregon
Rural Oregonians are encouraging President-elect Donald Trump to help resolve a border dilemma that may not be on his radar, this one involving the state line between Idaho and Oregon. Published December 4, 2024
Montana legislature refuses to ban transgender lawmaker from women’s restroom at state capitol
The Montana state legislature declined to follow the U.S. Congress' lead on bathrooms, rejecting a proposal to assign restroom usage at the state Capitol according to biological sex. Published December 3, 2024
Pro-life advocates not giving up as elective abortions resume in Missouri
Missouri voters overturned the state's near-total abortion ban in November, but in a state with a Republican trifecta and an active pro-life movement, that doesn't mean the fight is over. Published December 3, 2024
California seeks $25 million in special session to ‘Trump-proof’ the Golden State
The Democrat-dominated California legislature convened a special session Monday aimed at approving $25 million to make the state "Trump-proof," as Gov. Gavin Newsom positions himself as the leader of the resistance ahead of President-elect Donald Trump's second term. Published December 2, 2024
Colorado State women’s volleyball wins title over team with male-born player
Having a male-born player on the team wasn't enough for San Jose State, which lost in the Mountain West women's volleyball championship Saturday to top-seeded Colorado State at the end-of-season tournament in Las Vegas. Published November 30, 2024
College volleyball serves up a woke final: Transgender athlete, BLM kneelers
Woke sports fans may have a tough time deciding which team to root for in the Mountain West Conference women's volleyball tournament. Published November 30, 2024
Poll: Ads blasting Harris on gender-identity issues helped move needle for Trump
Campaign ads blasting Vice President Kamala Harris over her stances on gender-ideology issues helped sway voters in favor of former President Donald Trump, according to a newly released survey. Published November 29, 2024
