Valerie Richardson
Articles by Valerie Richardson
Nick Sandmann, Covington Catholic teen, NBCUniversal lawsuit can proceed, judge rules
A federal judge ruled Thursday that Covington Catholic student Nicholas Sandmann's $275 million lawsuit against NBCUniversal may proceed on limited grounds, as he had with similar cases against The Washington Post and CNN. Published November 21, 2019
Matt Drudge, Drudge Report anti-Trump pivot alarms conservatives
From the airwaves of Fox News to talk radio to the right-wing blogosphere, conservative voices across the nation are asking: What happened to Matt Drudge? Published November 21, 2019
‘Climate emergency’ chosen as ‘word of the year’ after 100-fold increase in usage
Sticklers will note that it's actually two words, but "climate emergency" has been chosen the "word of the year" by Oxford Dictionaries, which cited a hundred-fold increase in the term's usage. Published November 21, 2019
John Hickenlooper bid for Senate snubbed by progressive activists in favor of Andrew Romanoff
Former Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper's downhill coast to the Democratic Senate nomination may have just hit a mogul. Published November 20, 2019
Impeachment hearings draw low ratings as most Americans tune out
There are about 330 million Americans. According to the ratings, nearly 320 million of them aren't watching the House impeachment proceedings against President Trump. Published November 20, 2019
Free-market group’s ad warns Thanksgiving will be a turkey under Green New Deal
If the Green New Deal takes effect, you may soon be scootering to Grandma's house for Thanksgiving, according to an ad airing prior to Wednesday's Democratic presidential primary debate. Published November 20, 2019
Mark Ruffalo, ‘Incredible Hulk’ actor, draws GOP ire at House hearing on PFAS movie ‘Dark Waters’
They didn't turn green or gain super strength, but House Republicans were plenty outraged over the Democratic decision to call a hearing Tuesday featuring Incredible Hulk actor Mark Ruffalo showcasing his latest movie. Published November 19, 2019
Most Americans want abortion clinics held to same medical standards as hospitals: Poll
Most Americans support holding abortion clinics to the same health-and-safety standards as hospitals, an issue rising to the forefront as blue-state legislatures seek to lower requirements while red states seek to raise them. Published November 19, 2019
Colorado feels California influence on electric cars, National Popular Vote
Coloradans are drawing a line in the asphalt when it comes to California's growing influence on their SUVs, trucks and votes. Published November 18, 2019
House Republicans call on ABC to explain why it spiked Jeffrey Epstein story
Top House Republicans turned up the heat Sunday on ABC News, calling on the network to explain why it sat on a story about convicted sex-offender Jeffrey Epstein and whether it contacted authorities with evidence of sex-trafficking. Published November 18, 2019
Colin Kaepernick throws NFL for loop by moving workout
Most NFL teams opt out after Kaepernick moves workout at last minute. Published November 16, 2019
Prince Andrew: ‘I kick myself’ for staying with convicted sex-offender Jeffrey Epstein
Britain's Prince Andrew said that staying with billionaire sex-offender Jeffrey Epstein was the "wrong thing to do," adding "I kick myself on a daily basis" for that decision. Published November 16, 2019
George Soros pushes to remake criminal-justice system with leftist prosecutors
Back in the day, district attorneys sought to throw the book at criminals, but thanks to progressive mega-donors like George Soros, today's prosecutors look increasingly like San Francisco's Chesa Boudin. Published November 14, 2019
Greta Thunberg takes flak for returning to Europe on ‘plastic yacht’
Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg eschews jet travel based on her opposition to greenhouse-gas emissions, but her return trip to Europe isn't entirely carbon-neutral. Published November 14, 2019
George Stephanopoulos of ABC News has Bill Clinton conflicts resurface amid impeachment, Epstein
It's hard to imagine Steve Bannon being hired to host "Meet the Press," or Kellyanne Conway anchoring the impeachment saga of a President Hillary Clinton, which explains why the journalism business still doesn't know quite what to make of George Stephanopoulos. Published November 13, 2019
Juanita Broaddrick urges ABC’s Amy Robach to release Epstein, Clinton reporting
Juanita Broaddrick has urged ABC anchor Amy Robach to release her story on billionaire sex-offender Jeffrey Epstein, including her reporting his association with former President Bill Clinton, saying that "his victims deserve to know." Published November 13, 2019
Mazie Hirono: ‘Believe in climate change as though it’s a religion. It’s not a science’
Environmentalists have been accused of treating climate change more like a religion than a policy issue, and Sen. Mazie Hirono may be on board with that approach. Published November 13, 2019
Harvard student council backs groups blasting Crimson for quoting ICE
Covering both sides of the story is standard journalistic practice, but the Harvard Crimson is being ripped for reaching out for comment to Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Published November 12, 2019
Hoyt Hutchinson, ‘Baby Trump’ balloon stabber, raises thousands for defense on GoFundMe
Hoyt Hutchinson, the Alabama man who ripped a hole in the "Baby Trump" balloon at Saturday's football game, has raised $42,000 in two days for his defense on GoFundMe. Published November 11, 2019
‘Alliance of World Scientists’ climate emergency declaration hit for fictional signers
There was something goofy about the petition signed by 11,258 "world scientists" from 153 countries declaring a "climate emergency." Published November 11, 2019
