Valerie Richardson
Articles by Valerie Richardson
Tom Steyer’s climate plan calls for crackdown on ‘environmental crimes against humanity’
Like other Democratic presidential primary hopefuls, Tom Steyer seeks to make America carbon-free sooner rather than later, but he's the first to demand a crackdown on "environmental crimes against humanity." Published September 27, 2019
ADL sparks backlash after adding ‘OK’ sign, ‘bowlcut,’ anti-antifa logo to ‘hate’ list
Bad news for fans of Spock, John Denver and Howard Wolowitz of "The Big Bang Theory": The nerdy but lovable bowl cut is now a symbol of hate, according to the Anti-Defamation League. Published September 26, 2019
Andrew Pollack, Parkland victim’s father: Shooting was ‘avoidable’
Andrew Pollack is convinced that the shooting would never have happened but for the ultra-woke disciplinary approach that allowed 19-year-old Nikolas Cruz to buy an AR-15: He had no criminal record, despite 45 visits by Broward County sheriff's deputies to his home. Published September 10, 2019
Elizabeth Warren’s call to ban fracking ‘everywhere’ fuels alarm over economy, energy imports
Sen. Elizabeth Warren, Massachusetts Democrat, said Friday she would immediately ban fracking if elected president, drawing pushback from critics who said the move would cripple the U.S. oil-and-gas industry and force the nation to import fossil fuels. Published September 7, 2019
Gary Hart to stump with Michael Bennet in New Hampshire
Sen. Michael Bennet, Colorado Democrat, announced Friday that he has been endorsed by former Colorado Sen. Gary Hart, the onetime Democratic presidential primary contender whose 1988 bid was derailed by a sex scandal. Published September 6, 2019
Drew Brees defends pro-Bible video, blasts ‘completely untrue’ rumors designed to ‘get hits’
New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees defended his Bring Your Bible to School Day video but also found time to play offense, accusing some critics of trying to generate hits on social media by spreading "completely untrue" rumors. Published September 6, 2019
Green New Deal Republican alternatives shunned by Democrats
Instead of debating how many trillions the Green Deal will cost, House Republicans have a suggestion for Democrats: Pass a slew of GOP-backed bills aimed at reducing greenhouse-gas emissions without razing the U.S. economy and energy sector. Published September 5, 2019
Drew Brees blitzed by the left over video for Bring Your Bible to School Day
He has yet to throw a pass in the 2019 NFL regular season, but New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees is already feeling the heat for starring in a Focus on the Family video promoting Bring Your Bible to School Day. Published September 5, 2019
DOE slaps Michigan State with largest-ever $4.5M fine for Nassar-related violations
The Education Department slapped Michigan State University with a record $4.5 million fine Thursday as part of an agreement over the school's "systemic failure" to protect students from serial molester Dr. Larry Nassar. Published September 5, 2019
Joe Biden bloody eye during CNN climate town hall raises health questions
Former Vice President Joe Biden's left eye appeared to fill with blood during Wednesday's CNN town hall on "the climate crisis," raising questions about his health. Published September 4, 2019
‘Climate crisis’ media coverage raises alarm about journalistic objectivity
With its town hall Wednesday on climate change, CNN joined nearly 200 media outlets vowing to increase their coverage of the "climate crisis," raising concerns that the real crisis may be less about rising temperatures than the erosion of journalistic objectivity. Published September 4, 2019
Boston judges reject prosecution’s bid to drop charges against protesters at Straight Pride Parade
Activists hoping to be let off with a slap on the wrist after being arrested for disrupting last weekend's Straight Pride Parade have run into resistance from Boston judges. Published September 4, 2019
Ayanna Pressley urged by police to pull support for activists arrested at antifa-fueled protest
A Boston police union leader on Tuesday urged Rep. Ayanna Pressley to withdraw her support for activists arrested at an antifa-fueled counter-protest, saying her support for a bail fund serves to "encourage criminal and disruptive behavior." Published September 3, 2019
Wildfire season lessened as Trump administration mobilizes to reduce risk
After years of destructive blazes, the U.S. wildfire season has been blessedly below average, and the Trump administration wants to keep it that way. Published September 2, 2019
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Ayanna Pressley push fundraiser for arrested ‘Straight Pride’ protesters
The antifa activists arrested Saturday at Boston's Straight Pride Parade received a helping hand from Reps. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Ayanna Pressley. Published September 2, 2019
Seth Aaron Ator identified as Odessa shooter
Armed with an "AR-type weapon," the West Texas gunman was headed to a crowded movie theater in Odessa when police gunned him down. Published September 1, 2019
Rick Scott: ‘I don’t want to take guns away from law-abiding citizens’
Sen. Rick Scott rejected Sunday the concept of buying back firearms from gun owners, a proposal gaining support among Democrats this year after mass shootings. Published September 1, 2019
McAleenan calls mass shootings ‘absolutely’ a homeland security threat after Texas rampage
Acting Homeland Security Secretary Kevin McAleenan said Sunday that mass shootings "absolutely are a homeland security threat" after the rampage in West Texas that left seven dead and 21 injured. Published September 1, 2019
Trump warns coastal residents to ‘be careful’ as Hurricane Dorian hits Category 5
President Trump added weatherman to his list of roles Sunday as he posted Hurricane Dorian updates and urged coastal residents to take care. Published September 1, 2019
FEMA chief: ‘Plenty of money’ for Hurricane Dorian despite budget transfer
Hurricane Dorian slammed into the Bahamas Sunday at Category 5 strength as debate raged over the Trump administration's decision to divert disaster-relief funds to immigration enforcement. Published September 1, 2019
