Valerie Richardson
Articles by Valerie Richardson
Heritage Foundation roiled by blowback over defense of Tucker Carlson interview with Nick Fuentes
The Heritage Foundation sought to contain the damage after its president precipitated a crisis on the right by defending Tucker Carlson's friendly interview with a young far-right influencer known for his inflammatory takes on Israel, race and women. Published November 2, 2025
Heritage President Kevin Roberts hit with conservative backlash for defense of Tucker Carlson
Heritage Foundation President Kevin Roberts was pilloried by his fellow conservatives for defending podcast host Tucker Carlson after his friendly interview with Nick Fuentes, a far-right influencer known for his anti-Israel and antisemitic commentary. Published October 31, 2025
Trump celebrates win against climate ‘hoax’ after Bill Gates pivots on global warming
President Trump took a victory lap after billionaire Bill Gates lowered the temperature on his global-warming activism by walking back his warnings of climate catastrophe. Published October 30, 2025
Cost to produce material used by teacher who called Charlie Kirk ‘garbage’: $117,000
Rhode Island parent Nicole Solas wants to know what a local educator is teaching students after he posted online videos deriding slain conservative activist Charlie Kirk -- but it will cost her. Published October 30, 2025
Forget Harvard: New College of Florida wants to be first to join Compact on Academic Excellence
Let other universities spurn the Trump administration's higher-education compact. The New College of Florida is ready to sign. Published October 29, 2025
Poll shows 7 in 10 voters support requiring a doctor’s visit for abortion pills
More than two-thirds of voters say a doctor's visit should be required to obtain abortion pills, according to polling, a view at odds with the current federal rules allowing the drugs to be prescribed via telehealth and delivered by mail. Published October 28, 2025
Unions fail to support conservative professors facing free-speech sanctions: Survey
Conservative professors under attack for their views were less likely to receive support from their unions or colleagues than were liberal faculty, according to a survey that found a "noticeable partisan gap" in the treatment of scholars who have faced repercussions for protected speech. Published October 28, 2025
AOC mocks Gaines for fifth-place finish at NCAA championships
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez may have styled herself as a defender of women, but she apparently doesn't have much respect for their athletic achievements. Published October 27, 2025
Roll tide: Alabama leads 2025 Faith and Freedom Index
For the third year in a row, the Southern state led the Napa Legal Institute's Faith and Freedom Index, topping the rankings of 50 states and the District of Columbia on laws affecting religious-based nonprofit organizations. Published October 27, 2025
Heritage Foundation guide grades America’s historic places on accuracy, political bias
Tourists wondering where the history ends and the ideological bias begins at some of America's most venerable destinations now have a handy resource to consult, thanks to The Heritage Foundation. Published October 27, 2025
Trump anti-DEI education compact still waiting for a ‘yes’ as Arizona declines, Vanderbilt dodges
None of the nine universities invited to join the Trump administration's Compact for Academic Excellence in Higher Education have said "yes" -- but not all of them said "no," either. Published October 22, 2025
School aide fired over Trump backpack, water bottle declares ‘victory’ in legal settlement
A special education aide who was fired after bringing her Trump-themed backpack and water bottle to work has resolved her federal lawsuit against a Los Angeles-area school district. Published October 22, 2025
Sex-disputed boxer Lin Yu-ting returns to the women’s ring at Taiwan National Games
Boxer Lin Yu-ting may not have a future in women's events under World Boxing's new sex-testing regimen, but the athlete was off to a fast start at the Taiwan National Games. Published October 21, 2025
New Colorado clinic offers third-trimester abortions for ‘any reason you have’
Pro-life groups rejoiced when Dr. Warren Hern retired after 50 years of performing late-term abortions in Boulder, Colorado, but now another all-trimester clinic is stepping in to fill the void. Published October 20, 2025
Republicans declare ‘Coal Week’ as Trump administration leads fossil-fuel comeback
Senate Republicans introduced a resolution Monday declaring "Coal Week," as the climate-change movement's least-favorite energy source enjoys a rebound under the Trump administration. Published October 20, 2025
No takers yet as Dartmouth, UVa. spurn Trump administration’s anti-DEI education compact
The Trump administration's invitation for nine elite universities to join the fledgling Compact for Academic Excellence continues to look like an offer that they can refuse. Published October 20, 2025
USC declines to sign Trump administration’s anti-DEI education compact
The University of Southern California rejected Thursday the Trump administration's offer to join its Compact for Academic Excellence in Higher Education, becoming the latest elite college to stiff-arm the agreement aimed at combating left-wing group-think in academia. Published October 16, 2025
California reparations push falters again as Newsom vetoes housing, education benefits
Black Californians waiting for the state to start cutting seven-figure checks to the descendants of American slaves may not want to hold their breath. Published October 16, 2025
Democratic hopeful for California governor open to transgender athletes in Olympics
Betty Yee, a Democratic candidate in the primary race for California governor, didn't say "no" when asked whether biological males who identify as female should face off against women at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. Published October 15, 2025
Judge rejects Idaho transgender athlete’s bid to drop case now before Supreme Court
A federal judge has rebuffed a transgender athlete's bid to dismiss a challenge to Idaho's women's sports law, ruling that it would be "fundamentally unfair" to drop the five-year-old case as it sits on the brink of a Supreme Court decision. Published October 15, 2025
