Valerie Richardson
Articles by Valerie Richardson
California Gov. Gavin Newsom admits to feeling anxious as recall looms
California Gov. Gavin Newsom admitted Tuesday that he's "worried" about being recalled from office as organizers prepare to submit petitions to place his political fate on the special-election ballot. Published March 16, 2021
‘My Son Hunter’: Irish filmmakers behind ‘Gosnell’ launch crowdfunding for Hunter Biden movie
A movie about the life and times of Hunter Biden is in the works, but it's not coming out of Hollywood. Published March 16, 2021
Grammy Awards sparks outrage over ‘woke’ speeches, raunchy performances
The 63rd annual awards ceremony that aired Sunday on CBS was on pace to hit a ratings low with a time-zone-adjusted audience of 8.8 million, according to CBS Entertainment. That's a 53% drop from the 18.7 million who tuned in to last year's program. Published March 15, 2021
Gavin Newsom, California governor, launches anti-recall campaign
California Gov. Gavin Newsom launched Monday the start of his fight against the looming ballot campaign to remove him from office, blasting the "Republican recall" as leading national Democrats lined up behind him. Published March 15, 2021
Catholic Action League presses Boston over church vandalism
The Catholic Action League pressed state and local authorities to crack down on church vandalism after two churches were hit Friday in Boston, saying such incidents are "growing exponentially." Published March 14, 2021
Marco Rubio blasts ‘woke’ Amazon, sides with warehouse workers in union battle
Woke corporations that bash conservative values but expect Republicans to defend them from union overreach and Democratic tax hikes can think again, as far as Sen. Marco Rubio is concerned. "When the conflict is between working Americans and a company whose leadership has decided to wage culture war against working-class values, the choice is easy -- I support the workers," he wrote in an op-ed for USA Today. Published March 13, 2021
PETA defends pro-life investigator Daleiden’s undercover probe of Planned Parenthood
Animal-rights activists tend to swing more left than right, but three top advocacy groups have come to the defense of pro-life investigator David Daleiden in his battle with Planned Parenthood over his undercover probe into aborted fetal-tissue sales. Published March 13, 2021
George Floyd family settles lawsuit with Minneapolis for $27 million
The Minneapolis City Council voted unanimously Friday to approve a $27 million settlement to resolve a civil lawsuit filed by the family of George Floyd over his May 25 death while in police custody. Published March 12, 2021
Michelle Lujan Grisham, New Mexico governor, seeks exemption from Biden oil-and-gas crackdown
New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham is pushing the Biden administration for an exemption from its shutdown of oil-and-gas production on federal lands, citing her climate-friendly policies in a state heavily dependent on fossil-fuel revenue. Published March 12, 2021
Xavier Becerra poised for confirmation as Collins, Manchin signal support
California Attorney General Xavier Becerra may be second only to progressive activist Neera Tanden as the president's most hotly contested Cabinet selection, but unlike Ms. Tanden, Mr. Becerra appears headed for confirmation. Published March 11, 2021
Gavin Newsom recall: Organizers brace for signature shenanigans
The recall effort against California Gov. Gavin Newsom continues to outstrip expectations as organizers rocket past the signature threshold, but don't underestimate the ability of state Democrats to claw back signatures. Published March 10, 2021
Recall launched against California school official who compared reopening to ‘slavery’
Gov. Gavin Newsom isn't the only elected official in California being targeted with a shutdown-related recall. Published March 10, 2021
Los Angeles teachers warned not to post vacation photos while resisting in-person learning: report
The Los Angeles teachers' union has voted against returning for in-person learning until its demands are met, but there's nothing to stop instructors from partying over spring break, which could be a problem. Published March 9, 2021
Daines, Lummis place holds on Haaland’s nomination to head Interior
Two Western Republicans placed holds Tuesday on Rep. Deb Haaland's nomination for Interior Secretary, citing concerns about job-killing impact of the New Mexico Democrat's opposition to pipelines and drilling on federal lands. Published March 9, 2021
Benjamin Watson, ex-New England Patriots standout, signals rise of pro-life Black leaders
Former tight end Benjamin Watson was a standout in the NFL -- he won a Super Bowl with the New England Patriots -- and he's already a star in the pro-life movement. Published March 8, 2021
Twelve Republican attorneys general sue Biden over climate executive order
Twelve states filed a lawsuit Monday challenging President Biden's day-one climate-change executive order, saying he lacked the authority to enact what they decried as a massive regulatory expansion that would kill jobs, jack up prices and cripple the economy. Published March 8, 2021
Planned Parenthood ‘slush fund’ in relief bill despite Republican efforts
Among the beneficiaries of the $1.9 trillion stimulus bill passed Saturday was Planned Parenthood, despite the best efforts of Senate Republicans and pro-life groups. Published March 7, 2021
Gannett: ‘Mallard Fillmore’ comic ‘did not meet our standards’
The media giant Gannett denied Thursday dropping the conservative comic "Mallard Fillmore" for political reasons, saying that the strip "did not meet our standards." Published March 4, 2021
Interior pick Deb Haaland avoids committee split after Lisa Murkowski crosses party lines
The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee voted Thursday to advance the nomination of Rep. Deb Haaland to head the Interior Department, narrowly avoiding a deadlock after Sen. Lisa Murkowski, Alaska Republican, crossed party lines to support President Biden's pick. Published March 4, 2021
‘Mallard Fillmore’ dropped by Gannett in ‘unprecedented’ move
The conservative comic strip "Mallard Fillmore" has been plucked. Bruce Tinsley, creator of the 27-year-old cartoon, said he was told this week by his syndication company that Gannett newspapers across the country simultaneously dropped the comic over two strips critical of President Biden and transgender participation in women's sports. Published March 3, 2021
