Valerie Richardson
Articles by Valerie Richardson
Kelsey Grammer to host Fox Nation series on historic American battles
Kelsey Grammer, the versatile stage and voice actor who starred on television for two decades as Dr. Frasier Crane, will host an upcoming Fox Nation series on historic U.S. battles. Published April 6, 2022
Most Indiana voters unhappy with governor’s veto of bill barring male-born from girls’ sports: poll
Most Indiana voters take a dim view of Gov. Eric Holcomb's recent decision to veto legislation barring male-born athletes from competing in girls' sports, according to a new poll. Published April 6, 2022
Roy P. Disney reveals ‘our child is transgender’ in Human Rights Campaign fundraiser
Roy P. Disney, the grand-nephew of Disneyland founder Walt Disney, jumped Tuesday into the feud between Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Disney empire with a fundraising plea in which he disclosed that he has a transgender child. Published April 5, 2022
Don’t say ‘women’: Colorado makes abortion a fundamental right for ‘pregnant individuals’
Colorado joined the ranks of blue states moving to codify Roe v. Wade with a law declaring that abortion is a fundamental right for "pregnant individuals." Published April 5, 2022
‘I’m not a biologist’ merchandise takes off among conservatives as follow-up to ‘Let’s go, Brandon’
It may never prove as catchy as "Let's go, Brandon," but "I'm not a biologist" is taking off as the latest right-of-center catchphrase for politically-themed swag. Published April 5, 2022
Male-born cyclist blocked from competing in women’s championship race
A male-born British cyclist was ruled ineligible to race in last weekend's women's national championships, adding more fuel to the debate over fairness and inclusion in female sports. Published April 4, 2022
NFL’s hiring mandate for minority, female coaches prompts legal double-takes
It's illegal to discriminate based on race, even in the name of increasing diversity, which is why the NFL's newly announced mandate on women and coaches of color is already raising red flags. Published April 4, 2022
Babylon Bee CEO: Twitter’s Bee lockout may have been ‘last straw’ for Elon Musk
Babylon Bee CEO Seth Dillon said Monday that Twitter's decision to suspend the Bee's account may have been "the last straw" for billionaire Elon Musk, and that's no joke. Published April 4, 2022
California judge strikes down law requiring racial, LGBTQ diversity on corporate boards
A Los Angeles judge has tossed a California law mandating that publicly traded corporations include on their boards racial minorities or members of the LGBTQ community, the latest defeat for Democrats as their equity push runs afoul of anti-discrimination laws. Published April 4, 2022
Coaches add All-America honors for women swimmers bumped by Lia Thomas
Collegiate swimming coaches took the unusual step of expanding the 2021-22 All-America awards on behalf of female athletes who missed cuts to Lia Thomas at the NCAA Division I women's swimming championships. Published April 1, 2022
Biden takes on ‘hateful’ red-state bills on Transgender Day of Visibility
The White House pulled out the stops for the International Transgender Day of Visibility, announcing administrative changes and firing a warning shot at Republican-led states fighting the gender-identity agenda on health care, education and women's sports. Published March 31, 2022
Biden administration flies transgender flag outside HHS building in historic first
The Biden administration made history Thursday by raising the transgender flag outside the Department of Health and Human Services, making it the first federal agency to fly the pink, white and blue striped banner at its headquarters. Published March 31, 2022
Fox News hires transgender ‘trailblazer’ Caitlyn Jenner as a regular contributor
Fox News Media announced Thursday that the network has signed Caitlyn Jenner as a contributor, bringing on a prominent transgender figure whose views often clash with the left-tilting gay rights movement. Published March 31, 2022
Republicans want to honor female-born swimmer as ‘rightful winner’ of NCAA title
House Republicans introduced Wednesday a resolution to recognize Olympic silver medalist Emma Weyant as the "rightful winner" of a title won earlier this month at the NCAA Division I swimming championships by Lia Thomas. Published March 30, 2022
Arizona bans male-born athletes in female sports, gender-reassignment surgery for minors
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey signed Wednesday bills to bar male-born athletes from female sports and prohibit gender-reassignment surgeries for minors, calling the measures opposed by LGBTQ advocates "common sense legislation." Published March 30, 2022
Gov. DeSantis takes on Disney over parental-rights bill in battle of Florida titans
The Walt Disney Co. may have placated the left by vowing to fight Gov. Ron DeSantis's newly signed parental bill of rights, but it turns out the Florida Republican knows how to return a punch. Published March 30, 2022
Oklahoma becomes 13th state to bar male-born athletes from female sports as governor signs ban
Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt signed Wednesday the Save Women's Sports Act, joining a dozen other states with laws barring male-born athletes from competing against females amid a heated debate over fairness and inclusion in girls' and women's athletics. Published March 30, 2022
Disney execs in leaked video boost ‘queerness,’ ‘gay agenda,’ elimination of terms ‘boys and girls’
The Walt Disney Co. is fighting Florida's so-called "Don't Say Gay Bill" even as the company embraces what could be described as a policy of "Don't Say Boys and Girls." Published March 30, 2022
AOC calls for Justice Thomas to resign or risk impeachment
Senate graybeards like Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer want Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas to recuse himself from cases involving the 2021 Capitol riot, but that's not good enough for Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. Published March 29, 2022
Gov. DeSantis rips Disney on China after company vows to fight Florida’s parental-rights bill
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis swung back Tuesday at Disney's pledge to fight the state's newly signed Parental Bill of Rights with a swipe at the entertainment giant's relationship with China. Published March 29, 2022
