Valerie Richardson
Articles by Valerie Richardson
Democrats take heat for ignoring own coronavirus rules
When Steve Adler, the mayor of Austin, Texas, urged his constituents last month to stay home -- even as he and his family vacationed in Cabo San Lucas -- he showed all the symptoms of an ailment sweeping the Democratic Party: shutdown chutzpah. Published December 3, 2020
Trump administration slates Arctic National Wildlife Refuge leasing sale for early January
The Trump administration announced Thursday that it will move forward with oil-and-gas development in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, scheduling a leasing sale to be conducted two weeks before the presidential inauguration. Published December 3, 2020
Project Veritas: CNN veep says pro-Trump Cuban-Americans ‘very attracted to bullies’
A CNN senior vice president chalked up President Trump's support in Miami to some Cuban-Americans being "very attracted to bullies," which she called "terrifying," according to audio recordings released late Wednesday by Project Veritas. Published December 3, 2020
Black Lives Matter hit with grassroots revolt in power struggle over control, money
Black Lives Matter is facing a rebellion within its own ranks as regional affiliates seek greater control over the movement and demand answers about where millions of dollars in donations have gone. Published December 2, 2020
CNN calls law enforcement over Project Veritas sting exposing ‘partisan political agenda’
CNN alerted law enforcement after Project Veritas revealed that it had listened in on the network's morning news call for two months, releasing clips of top executives taking aim at President Trump, Sen. Lindsey Graham and Fox News. Published December 2, 2020
Warnock ripped in NRA ad for mocking concealed-carry in church
The National Rifle Association failed to see the humor in the Rev. Raphael Warnock's joking about concealed-carry holders in church. Published December 1, 2020
Liberal celebrities turn Georgia into Hollywood East in bid to flip Senate
Those whipping up support for Democrats Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock include Mark Hamill, John Legend, Julia Louis-Dreyfus and Kerry Washington, while Ariana Grande and Demi Lovato are promoting voter registration efforts through the pro-Democrat Vote Save America's Georgia Project. Published November 30, 2020
Jon Ossoff, Georgia Democrat, comments on coronavirus lockdown
Georgia Republicans sounded the lockdown alarm Sunday after Democratic Senate candidate Jon Ossoff said he would consider supporting a temporary shutdown to combat the novel coronavirus if recommended by public-health experts. Published November 29, 2020
Oregon Gov. Kate Brown urges residents to call cops on shutdown violators
Oregon Gov. Kate Brown wants residents to call the police on their neighbors over violations of the state's latest coronavirus shutdown. Published November 22, 2020
Tlaib on climate: ‘We’re going to make sure Biden administration sticks to our timeline’
Former Vice President Joseph R. Biden hasn't been sworn in, but already the House Democratic "squad" is bringing the heat on the Green New Deal. Published November 20, 2020
Enormous lines greet grand opening of In-N-Out Burger’s first Colorado restaurants
Burger-loving Coloradans lined up Friday by the hundreds -- if not thousands -- to welcome the long-awaited arrival of In-N-Out Burger, which unveiled Friday its first two locations in the Centennial State. Published November 20, 2020
How Biden’s electrical vehicle push may be a hidden boon for the coal industry
Before Democrats like presumptive President-elect Joseph R. Biden trade up to electric vehicles as part of a U.S. green-energy future, they might want to kick the tires on what that would mean for the environment. Published November 20, 2020
Mask effectiveness study from Denmark counter to CDC recommendation
Debate is raging over the randomized study published Wednesday in the Annals of Internal Medicine that found that novel coronavirus infection rates were nearly the same between those who were told to wear masks and those who were not. Published November 19, 2020
Bill Weir, CNN correspondent, accused of ‘outrageous sexism’ for Kelly Loeffler marriage comment
A CNN correspondent was accused Wednesday of "outrageous sexism" after he suggested that Sen. Kelly Loeffler's success was based on her marriage. Published November 18, 2020
Tim Walz coronavirus shutdown draws Minnesota Republicans’ ire
Minnesota Republicans on Wednesday ripped Democratic Gov. Tim Walz after he issued a four-week prohibition on social gatherings, fitness centers and in-person dining at restaurants and bars, saying he was hurting small businesses. Published November 18, 2020
Raphael Warnock Georgia Senate bid undercut by past military, Israel comments
Republicans are framing the two Georgia Senate run-off races as the firewall holding back a left-wing takeover of the federal government, and the Rev. Raphael Warnock is inadvertently providing them with plenty of help. Published November 18, 2020
Benjamin Watson, former NFL star, blasts Raphael Warnock’s ‘reproductive justice’ platform
Former NFL tight end Benjamin Watson went on the offensive Tuesday against the Rev. Raphael Warnock's call for "reproductive justice," arguing that abortion is "not justice." Published November 18, 2020
Raphael Warnock pressured to quit Georgia Senate race
The Rev. Raphael Warnock was back in hot water Tuesday for saying in 2011 that Americans cannot serve both God and the military, prompting Sen. Tom Cotton to suggest that the Democratic candidate should withdraw from the Georgia Senate run-off race. Published November 17, 2020
Biden electric vehicles drive raises environmental concerns
Before Democrats like presumptive President-elect Joseph R. Biden trade up to electric vehicles as part of a U.S. green-energy future, they might want to kick the tires on what that would mean for the environment. Published November 17, 2020
Richard Hopkins, Pa. postal whistleblower placed on unpaid leave, raises $233,000 on crowdfunding
Pennsylvania postal worker Richard Hopkins took a financial hit after coming forward with ballot back-dating allegations, but fortunately for him, there's crowdfunding. Published November 17, 2020
