Valerie Richardson
Articles by Valerie Richardson
Gov. Kate Brown makes Oregon latest blue state to join National Popular Vote
Oregon Gov. Kate Brown signed Wednesday a bill to join the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact, bringing to 16 the number of jurisdictions that have joined the accord to bypass the Electoral College. Published June 12, 2019
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker signs late-term abortion bill at celebratory ceremony
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker drew enthusiastic whoops and cheers from the crowd Wednesday at a festive ceremony that saw him sign a bill creating a "fundamental right" to abortion and clearing the way for late-term procedures. Published June 12, 2019
Jack Phillips, Colorado baker, faces new legal battle, this time over cake for transgender person
Colorado baker Jack Phillips is going to court once again over his refusal to prepare a transgender-themed birthday cake. Published June 12, 2019
Google, Facebook prompt journalism groups’ calls for congressional help
Journalists have traditionally kept an arm's length relationship with lawmakers, but as news outlets continue to shed jobs and fold, press advocates want members of Congress to step in and save the industry from Google and Facebook. Published June 11, 2019
Phil Scott, Republican Vermont governor, signs bill protecting abortion rights
Vermont Gov. Phil Scott signed Monday a sweeping no-limits abortion bill, creating a "fundamental right" to the procedure as a bulwark against the Supreme Court's 5-4 conservative majority. Published June 11, 2019
Linda Sarsour blasts Black-Jewish Caucus over Jewish Republican’s role
Women's March co-leader Linda Sarsour has come out swinging against the newly formed Congressional Black-Jewish Caucus, citing the involvement of a Jewish GOP congressman. Published June 11, 2019
Michael Stelzer, Missouri judge, keeps open state’s last abortion clinic for now
A state judge ruled Monday that Missouri's last abortion clinic will remain open while a battle over its application renewal unfolds, despite what the governor described as "numerous violations of state laws and regulations." Published June 10, 2019
Trump deal pressures Mexico to slow migration or face tariffs
President Trump inked a road map with Mexico, and -- contrary to some media carping otherwise -- he did win, at least on paper, some significant concessions from the nation's southern neighbor. Published June 9, 2019
Amy Klobuchar credits abortion drop to Planned Parenthood
Sen. Amy Klobuchar, Minnesota Democrat, on Sunday credited Planned Parenthood, the nation's largest abortion provider, with reducing the number of U.S. abortions. Published June 9, 2019
Martha Barcena, Mexican ambassador, denies CBS News claim she contradicted Donald Trump
Mexico's Ambassador to the U.S. Martha Barcena refuted Sunday a CBS News report saying that she contradicted President Trump during an interview on "Face the Nation," prompting the network to backtrack on its claim. Published June 9, 2019
Ron Johnson: Donald Trump leveraged tariffs ‘brilliantly’ in Mexico border deal
Sen. Ron Johnson, Wisconsin Republican, said Sunday that President Trump negotiated "brilliantly" with Mexico by securing a border-security deal days after threatening to impose tariffs. Published June 9, 2019
Iowa poll: Beto O’Rourke in free-fall, Pete Buttigieg and Elizabeth Warren rising
Former Texas Rep. Beto O'Rourke emerged as the biggest loser in the Iowa Poll released Sunday as his support plummeted, but he insisted that he's not worried. Published June 9, 2019
Bernie Sanders: Border surge ‘serious problem,’ not ‘crisis’
Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders said Sunday that the arrival of record numbers of illegal immigrants on the southern border was a "serious problem," but not a crisis. Published June 9, 2019
Donald Trump rips New York Times over ‘false’ Mexico border deal report
President Trump came out swinging Sunday after the New York Times sought to discount his achievement on a border deal with Mexico, saying the plan had been in the works months before he threatened to impose tariffs. Published June 9, 2019
Joe Biden mocked after posting Obama friendship bracelet for Best Friends Day
Former President Barack Obama has held off on endorsing a Democratic presidential primary candidate, but Joe Biden appears to believe they're still best buddies. Published June 9, 2019
Michael Bloomberg Beyond Carbon campaign aims to shut down coal plants, block natural gas
Billionaire Michael Bloomberg has pledged to spend $500 million to shut down coal-fired plants by 2030 -- and prevent natural gas from replacing it -- in part by bankrolling candidates who support his climate change agenda. Published June 9, 2019
Pro-lifers warn Biden’s flip-flop on Hyde Amendment will backfire in 2020
Former Vice President Joseph R. Biden may have placated progressives by switching positions on taxpayer-funded abortions, but he also put his brand at risk by swerving to the left of moderate and working-class voters at the heart of his 2020 election strategy. Published June 8, 2019
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Ohio jury awards $11 million to bakery owners targeted by Oberlin College student protests
The owners of an Ohio bakery who sued for libel after being targeted by student protests has won an $11 million verdict against Oberlin College. Published June 7, 2019
Katrina Jackson, ‘Whole Life Democrat,’ abortion position bucks party stance
Louisiana state Rep. Katrina R. Jackson has been called plenty of names -- a fake Democrat, a traitor, even a Republican -- but she prefers another label: "whole life Democrat." Published June 6, 2019
Play about affair between FBI agents Strzok, Page secures new venue
A stage production about former FBI officials Lisa Page and Peter Strzok has secured a new location after being dropped from one theater over security concerns. Published June 6, 2019
