Valerie Richardson
Articles by Valerie Richardson
Rashida Tlaib’s Passover greeting falls flat
Rep. Rashida Tlaib, Michigan Democrat, offered Passover greetings to her "Jewish sisters and brothers" with a graphic that included two fluffy loaves of bread. There's just one problem: Jewish people don't eat leavened bread on Passover. Published April 21, 2019
Resignations of two top Kim Foxx deputies feeds post-Smollett turmoil
Two top deputies to Chicago prosecutor Kim Foxx have announced their resignations on the heels of the uproar over her office's handling of the Jussie Smollett case. Published April 19, 2019
Sol Pais is dead: Manhunt over for woman obsessed with Columbine massacre
Add the brief but tragic odyssey of Sol Pais to the story of Columbine High School as Colorado prepares to mark the 20th anniversary of the infamous school shooting. Published April 17, 2019
Sol Pais sought: Denver-area school closures prompted by manhunt for woman obsessed with Columbine
Virtually every school in the greater Denver metro area closed Wednesday after the FBI launched a "massive manhunt" for a Miami woman described as armed, dangerous and obsessed with the Columbine High School massacre. Published April 17, 2019
Roe v. Wade abortion ruling’s possible overturn further divides red, blue states
In New York, it's easier than ever to obtain an abortion up until the moment of birth. Not so in states like Kentucky, Mississippi and Ohio, which passed bills this year banning most abortions after the detection of a fetal heartbeat, or as early as six weeks. Published April 15, 2019
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis adds fuel to recall fire by signing red-flag firearms bill
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis signed Friday a hotly debated red-flag bill allowing courts to order firearms confiscated from those deemed an extreme risk to themselves or others, stoking an already fiery campaign to recall Democratic state legislators. Published April 13, 2019
‘Gosnell’ star Dean Cain accuses media of lying about abortion film before White House screening
"Gosnell," a 2018 movie about convicted abortion doctor Kermit Gosnell, is scheduled to be screened Friday at the White House, sending an unabashedly pro-life message from the Trump administration and touching off a media dust-up. Published April 12, 2019
Steve and Bridget Tennes of Country Mill Farm fight East Lansing to stay out of gay-wedding business
All Steve and Bridget Tennes want is to sell their apples, peaches and blueberries at a Michigan farmers market without being required to get into the same-sex wedding business, and they are hoping for an assist from Colorado baker Jack Phillips. Published April 11, 2019
National Popular Vote catches fire in blue states as Democrats seek to upend Electoral College
After seven failed attempts in 12 years, the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact suddenly caught fire this year in Oregon, finally winning passage in the Democrat-controlled state Senate. Published April 10, 2019
Washington Post denies ‘anti-Trump bias’ in bid to dismiss Nick Sandmann defamation lawsuit
The Washington Post has asked a federal court to dismiss the defamation lawsuit filed by Covington Catholic student Nicholas Sandmann, disputing his counsel's allegation that the newspaper's coverage of his face-off with a Native American man was tainted by "an anti-Trump bias." Published April 10, 2019
Maxine Waters grills banks on student loan crisis even though feds took over in 2010
House Financial Services Committee chairwoman Maxine Waters was brought up short Wednesday after she targeted banking chiefs over the student loan crisis, even though the federal government took over student lending in 2010. Published April 10, 2019
Cliven Bundy’s federal lands claim rejected by Nevada judge, calling it ‘simply delusional’
A judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by cattle rancher Cliven Bundy seeking to have the 59 million acres of federal land within Nevada's borders declared state property, calling the legal argument "simply delusional." Published April 10, 2019
Bobby Rush calls National Fraternal Order of Police ‘sworn enemy of black people’
The National Fraternal Order of Police called Tuesday for Democrats to denounce Rep. Bobby Rush after he disparaged the officers' union as the "sworn enemy of black people" at a press conference for Chicago prosecutor Kim Foxx. Published April 9, 2019
Jody Hice pushes House vote on Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s Green New Deal
Rep. Jody Hice, Georgia Republican, said Tuesday he plans to introduce a discharge petition to force a House vote on Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's Green New Deal, saying that voters "need to know where their representatives stand." Published April 9, 2019
Devin Nunes sues McClatchy newspaper chain for $150M alleging defamation, conspiracy
Rep. Devin Nunes, California Republican, filed Monday a $150 million defamation lawsuit against McClatchy newspapers, alleging that the media company engaged in a conspiracy to destroy his reputation and derail his committee's Clinton and Russia investigation. Published April 9, 2019
Jared Polis, Colorado Democrats face recall effort over leftist agenda
The last time Colorado Democrats held the governor's office and both legislative houses, the party's aggressive progressive agenda on gun control touched off a voter revolt that culminated in the recalls of two state senators. Published April 8, 2019
Presidential Committee on Climate Security must be independent, skeptics say
If you're going to set up a presidential panel to review federal climate research, say supporters, it should probably consist of people other than federal climate researchers. Published April 8, 2019
Republican Party in Humboldt County, California, plagued by broken windows, ‘random’ vandalism
The random acts of vandalism against the Humboldt County Republican Party headquarters are starting to look less random. Published April 8, 2019
Socialists to outnumber Republicans on Chicago City Council after leftist wave
Published April 5, 2019
Massachusetts tribe moves forward on casino push without Elizabeth Warren’s support
A Massachusetts tribe seeking to build a $1 billion casino resort has renewed its push for a congressional boost, but this time without the conspicuous support of Sen. Elizabeth Warren, who may have done more to hurt the effort than help it. Published April 4, 2019
