Valerie Richardson
Articles by Valerie Richardson
Raphael Warnock rebuked for Easter message downplaying Jesus resurrection
That Jesus Christ died to save people from their sins is the cornerstone of the Christian faith, but Sen. Raphael Warnock appears to have a different take. Published April 4, 2021
California churches seek emergency reprieve from state’s pandemic restrictions
A group of California churches is seeking a reprieve from state limits on indoor worship capacity and bans on singing and chanting in advance of the most important day on the Christian calendar. Published April 3, 2021
Vermont accused of discrimination for moving minorities to head of coronavirus vaccine line
Vermont Gov. Phil Scott has come under fire for a newly announced statewide vaccination protocol moving minorities to the head of the line based solely on their race. Published April 2, 2021
Noah Green Nation of Islam ties thwart progressive narrative on Capitol attack
Social-media mavens on the left were quick to cast blame for Friday's U.S. Capitol attack on White nationalists and Trump supporters -- until the suspect was linked to Nation of Islam leader Louis Farrakhan. Published April 2, 2021
Catholic schools undercut teachers’ unions with successful in-person reopenings
If the school officials in Fairfax County, Virginia, need any tips on how to reopen for full-time in-person learning, they need look no further than the Catholic schools in their own neighborhood, including Oakcrest. Published April 1, 2021
Pro-life Catholic leaders defend archbishop under attack for Biden criticism
The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops is facing calls from the left to remove Archbishop Joseph Naumann as chairman of a key committee over his criticism of President Biden, but a who's-who of pro-life and Catholic leaders has come to the prelate's defense. Published April 1, 2021
13 states sue Biden administration to block tax-cut ban in federal stimulus package
Another 13 states filed a lawsuit Wednesday against the Biden administration for prohibiting states that accept federal stimulus funding from reducing taxes "directly or indirectly" for three years. Published March 31, 2021
Tom Steyer has ‘no plans’ to run for California governor in Newsom recall
Democratic megadonor Tom Steyer said Wednesday he has no plans to run as an alternative to California Gov. Gavin Newsom in the anticipated gubernatorial recall election. Published March 31, 2021
House Republicans seek to ban race-based stimulus funding for non-White farmers
Nobody doubts that Black agricultural landowners are struggling as their numbers plummet, but critics argue that the economic stimulus package's $5 billion set-aside for non-White farmers and ranchers is not the way to help. Published March 31, 2021
NRA blasts Joe Biden over Hunter Biden’s ‘irresponsible use of firearms’
The National Rifle Association was quick to chide President Biden over his son Hunter's reported firearms misadventures, saying that the Democrat should clean up his own house before cracking down on responsible gun owners. Published March 30, 2021
Asa Hutchinson on spot with Arkansas poised to enact first youth gender-transition ban
No sooner had Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson signed one transgender-related bill than a second one landed on his desk. Published March 30, 2021
Nike sues MSCHF, Lil Nas X ‘Satan Shoes’ maker, for trademark infringement
When Nike says "just do it," apparently it doesn't mean just reconfigure its sneakers into satanic-themed footwear containing a dollop of human blood. Published March 29, 2021
Antifa looms over trial of Derek Chauvin, Minneapolis police officer in George Floyd death
Anyone who thought that Antifa would exit stage left after President Donald Trump was defeated can think again. Published March 29, 2021
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem in effect vetoes ban on transgender athletes in female sports
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem killed legislation Monday that would bar transgender athletes from girls' and women's sports, refusing to sign the bill after it was returned to her unchanged despite her request for revisions. Published March 29, 2021
Eric Trump: Hunter Biden ‘obviously lied’ on background check for gun purchase
Eric Trump accused Hunter Biden of lying on a federal background check form to purchase a firearm, a felony, adding that if any of the Trumps had done so, "we'd be in jail for the rest of our lives." Published March 29, 2021
Kamala Harris defies critics, joins Bill Clinton for ‘empowering women’ event
Vice President Kamala Harris engaged Friday in a friendly talk on empowering women with former President Bill Clinton, refusing to bow to the outcry over her decision to appear, despite her #MeToo bona fides, with a man accused throughout his career of sexual misconduct. Published March 26, 2021
Court thwarts pro-life efforts to paint ‘Black Preborn Lives Matter’ on District street
Pro-life activists seeking to paint a "Black Preborn Lives Matter" message this Saturday on a street facing a Planned Parenthood clinic in Northeast Washington, D.C. will have to do so without the court's blessing. A federal district court judge refused Friday to issue a preliminary injunction stopping police from enforcing the District's defacement ordinance, even though city officials allowed "Black Lives Matter" to be painted on a street leading to the White House the previous summer. Published March 26, 2021
Asa Hutchinson signs bill barring transgender athletes from female sports in Arkansas
Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson signed Thursday legislation barring transgender athletes from competing in girls' and women's sports, an issue gaining steam in Republican-led state legislatures despite pushback from LGBT and business groups. Published March 25, 2021
Jack Phillips, Christian baker, back in court for rebuffing gender-transition cake
Not even his high-profile 2018 victory at the Supreme Court could halt the legal saga of Masterpiece Cakeshop owner Jack Phillips. Published March 25, 2021
David Dorn to posthumously receive award from Congressional Medal of Honor Society
An organization representing Congressional Medal of Honor recipients said Thursday it plans to honor David Dorn, a retired St. Louis police captain who was shot and killed last year as he sought to protect his friend's shop amid Black Lives Matter protests. Published March 25, 2021
