Valerie Richardson
Articles by Valerie Richardson
Oregon Republicans shut down legislature with walkout to block cap-and-trade bills
The Oregon state legislature adjourned Tuesday after House Republicans joined their Senate counterparts in walking out over cap-and-trade bills designed to combat climate change. Published February 25, 2020
Colorado Republicans, unaffiliated voters lead Dems in early voters for presidential primary
Colorado Republicans have far outpaced Democrats in submitting their ballots for next week's primary election, even though the Democratic presidential race is hotly contested and the Republican nominee is a shoo-in. Published February 25, 2020
Harvey Weinstein after conviction: ‘How could this happen in America?’
An attorney for Harvey Weinstein said the disgraced movie mogul was stunned after Monday's guilty verdict on sexual-assault charges, asking, "How can this happen in America?" Published February 24, 2020
Harvey Weinstein found guilty of third-degree rape in landmark #MeToo case
A New York jury issued Monday a split verdict in the Harvey Weinstein case, finding the onetime Hollywood studio boss guilty of two felony sex crimes, but not the most serious assault charges against him, in an explosive case that galvanized the #MeToo movement. Published February 24, 2020
Derek Christensen starts Eagle Slant as conservative alternative to Drudge Report
As far as Derek Christensen is concerned, there can't be too many Drudge Report alternatives, which is one reason he started his own. Published February 23, 2020
Steve Scalise schools Keith Ellison: ‘I can think of an example’ of ‘Bernie Bro’ behaving badly
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison asked for an example of a "Bernie Bro" behaving badly, prompting a comeback from House Minority Whip Steve Scalise. Published February 20, 2020
Pensacola’s Bayview Cross ruled constitutional in reversal by federal court
A federal court on Wednesday allowed the World War II-era Bayview Cross to remain standing at a public park in Pensacola, Florida, reversing its previous decision in light of a recent Supreme Court ruling in favor of another Christian symbol, the Bladensburg Cross. Published February 19, 2020
Secession fever spikes in five states as conservatives seek to escape blue rule
Separation fever is sweeping the nation as quixotic but tenacious bands of frustrated rural dwellers, suburbanites and conservatives seek to break free from states with legislatures increasingly controlled by liberal big cities and metropolitan strongholds. Published February 19, 2020
Bloomberg’s bucks fund ‘liberal mercenaries’ in crusade against climate change
The backlash has come largely from Republicans, who have accused Michael Bloomberg of bypassing the legislative process and leveraging the power of public prosecutors to crack down on the oil and gas industry. They call it a sign of things to come at the Justice Department if Mr. Bloomberg wins the White House in November. Published February 15, 2020
‘Jeffrey Epstein didn’t kill himself’ reflects Americans’ anti-establishment mood
More than half of Americans believe it's likely that "Jeffrey Epstein didn't kill himself," and that's an ill omen for Joe Biden -- and a good sign for Bernie Sanders. Published February 13, 2020
‘Born Alive Child Physician Relationship’ Act in Colorado defeated by Democrats
Colorado Democrats defeated Tuesday a bill to require doctors to treat infants born alive after a botched abortion over the objections of Republicans who said the legislation was needed to prevent infanticide. Published February 12, 2020
Trump’s move to streamline NEPA infrastructure permits pits greens against business
Before Colorado could reconstruct and widen an aging 10-mile stretch of Interstate 70, the state had to meet the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), a hurdle that soon turned into a brick wall. Published February 12, 2020
Three female students file lawsuit against Connecticut transgender-athlete policy
Three female high school athletes filed a federal lawsuit Wednesday challenging Connecticut's prep sports rules that allow biological males to compete against girls, arguing that the policy robs them of competition and scholarship opportunities. Published February 12, 2020
Virginia House approves bill to join National Popular Vote, bypass Electoral College
The Virginia House of Delegates passed Tuesday a bill to award its electoral votes to the winner of the national popular vote as the newly elected Democratic majority sought to join the pact to leapfrog the Electoral College. Published February 11, 2020
Oscars ceremony hits all-time low in television ratings
If you missed Brad Pitt's jab at the Senate impeachment trial or Joaquin Phoenix's anti-milk missive Sunday at the Oscars, you weren't alone. Published February 10, 2020
Mike Bloomberg advances green agenda with privately paid state climate lawyers
Other Democratic presidential primary contenders may push the Green New Deal, but Michael R. Bloomberg is advancing his climate-change agenda behind the scenes with the help of one Democratic state attorney general at a time. Published February 9, 2020
Virginia Democrats advance bill to join National Popular Vote compact
A Virginia House committee passed Friday a National Popular Vote bill, bringing the measure back from the dead as the state legislature's newly elected Democratic majority sought to join the compact that would render the Electoral College moot. Published February 7, 2020
Pete Buttigieg refuses to condemn late-term abortion
Pete Buttigieg had a chance Thursday to come out against late-term abortion, but he didn't take it. Published February 6, 2020
Project Veritas: Warren staffer irked by focus on ‘identity politics,’ says ‘this is why we lose’
It's not easy being a straight male working on Sen. Elizabeth Warren's presidential campaign in Iowa, judging from the latest Project Veritas undercover sting. Published February 3, 2020
Beyonce, Jay-Z sit during national anthem at Super Bowl
Music superstars Jay-Z and his wife Beyonce remained seated Sunday during the singing of the national anthem at Super Bowl LIV. Published February 2, 2020
