Valerie Richardson
Articles by Valerie Richardson
Biden’s sinking popularity isn’t enough to bring back Hillary Clinton in 2024
Voters may not be sold on a Biden reelection bid in 2024, but Hillary Clinton insists she won't seek the presidency after coming up short twice. Published June 19, 2022
Marco Rubio vows to block White House push for abortion ‘public-health emergency’
Sen. Marco Rubio, Florida Republican, warned Friday that he will fight any attempt by the Biden administration to declare a "public-health emergency" on abortion after the Supreme Court rules on a challenge to Roe v. Wade. Published June 17, 2022
FBI investigating ‘series of attacks and threats’ against churches, pro-life centers
The FBI confirmed Friday it is investigating attacks on pro-life pregnancy centers and churches, episodes of violence and vandalism that surged after the leak of a Supreme Court draft opinion that would overturn Roe v. Wade. Published June 17, 2022
New York mayor backs city-funded Drag Queen Story Hour for school children
New York City Mayor Eric Adams defended Thursday sending drag queens to public schools and libraries, saying that inviting flamboyant female impersonators to read to young children promotes "a love of diversity." Published June 16, 2022
Drive to encourage father involvement rises after Uvalde school shooting
The link between mass school shootings and absentee fathers has drawn renewed attention in the aftermath of the Uvalde school massacre, but even with Father's Day fast approaching, not everyone is interested in exploring the issue. Published June 16, 2022
Biden under pressure to dump policy using school lunch money to push LGBTQ agenda
Republican attorneys general in 26 states have called on the Biden administration to drop its LGBTQ requirements for federal school lunch funding, a policy that is accused of using "hungry children as a human shield." Published June 16, 2022
Rep. Lauren Boebert denies ‘vile’ escort, abortion claims, vows legal action against PAC
Rep. Lauren Boebert, Colorado Republican, threatened Wednesday to file a defamation lawsuit against an anti-Republican super PAC that accused her of working previously as a paid escort and having two abortions. Published June 15, 2022
Biden signs order targeting ‘hateful’ state bills on gender identity
President Biden took executive action Wednesday to counter states fighting the transgender rights movement in medicine and education, marking Pride Month by vowing to push back on "the ultra-MAGA agenda." Published June 15, 2022
Abortions up after three-decade decline ahead of Supreme Court decision
Both U.S. abortion rates and numbers are on the rise after a 30-year decline, a trend that comes ahead of an anticipated Supreme Court ruling on the fate of the 1973 Roe v. Wade decision. Published June 15, 2022
‘Biden Remorse’ ad blasts Democrats for woke agenda in schools
Republicans seeking to flip state legislative seats are targeting Democrats over the woke education agenda in public schools. Published June 15, 2022
Youth suicide spike linked to increased access to puberty blockers, sex-change hormones, study shows
Making gender-transition drugs available to transgender youth is supposed to reduce suicide, but newly released research indicates that rates are on the rise in states where minors may access hormones and puberty blockers without parental consent. Published June 14, 2022
Biden bombs again by misidentifying civil rights leader as ‘Karen Nagasaki’
President Biden added to his list of gaffes Monday by misidentifying Karen Narasaki, a former member of the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights, as "Karen Nagasaki." Published June 13, 2022
Woke prosecutor Chesa Boudin on the ropes in San Francisco recall
San Francisco District Attorney Chesa Boudin serves as evidence that it's possible to be too liberal, even in the famously left-wing city. Published June 2, 2022
Caitlyn Jenner can still hit golf ball nearly 300 yards after transitioning to female
Caitlyn Jenner is 72, but if she ever decides to compete on the women's golf tour, watch out. Published June 1, 2022
North Carolina preschool teacher resigns over flash cards depicting pregnant man
A North Carolina preschool teacher has resigned over the use of LGBTQ-themed flashcards in her classroom that included an illustration of a pregnant man. Published June 1, 2022
ACLU files lawsuit to halt Utah’s ban on male-born athletes in girls’ sports
The American Civil Liberties Union of Utah filed a lawsuit Tuesday against the state's newly passed girls' sports law, suing on behalf of two male-born teen athletes who want to play on female teams based on their gender identity. Published June 1, 2022
Uvalde school police chief denies stiff-arming investigators
Uvalde school police chief Pete Arredondo said Wednesday that he's still in daily contact with state investigators, countering claims by state law enforcement investigating the response to last week's deadly shooting. Published June 1, 2022
Biden doesn’t believe in hardening schools, White House says
White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said Tuesday that President Biden is uninterested in pursuing tighter security at schools in the aftermath of the Uvalde massacre, an option favored by former President Donald Trump. Published May 31, 2022
‘Top Gun’ saluted for bucking China by restoring Taiwanese flag on Tom Cruise’s jacket
The movie "Top Gun: Maverick" was accused three years ago of kowtowing to China after a preview clip showed the Taiwanese flag missing from Tom Cruise's jacket, but now the flag is back. Published May 31, 2022
Lia Thomas: Losing out to a transgender athlete is ‘no different’ than losing to a female
Swimmer Lia Thomas insisted Tuesday that male-to-female transgender athletes pose no threat to women's sports, arguing that losing races, team slots and scholarships is "part of athletics." Published May 31, 2022
