Valerie Richardson
Articles by Valerie Richardson
Former San Antonio mayor Julian Castro kicks off 2020 presidential bid with blast at border wall
Former San Antonio Mayor Julian Castro announced Saturday his candidacy for the 2020 Democratic presidential nomination, positioning himself as a foil to President Trump on immigration and border security. Published January 12, 2019
Boulder police brush off pedophile’s confession in JonBenet Ramsey murder
Police have dismissed a convicted pedophile's confession to the murder of JonBenet Ramsey in Boulder, Colorado, saying the claim has already been investigated. Published January 12, 2019
Scott Israel, former Broward County sheriff, vows to fight after governor removes him from office
Almost one year after a lone gunman murdered 17 students and staff at a Florida high school while an armed deputy cowered outside, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis suspended Broward County Sheriff Scott Israel on Friday. Published January 11, 2019
Equal Rights Amendment a bid to enshrine abortion in Constitution, pro-lifers say
Forty years ago, Phyllis Schlafly led the successful drive to derail the Equal Rights Amendment, but this time, the most formidable opposition is coming from the pro-life movement. Published January 10, 2019
Rhode Island Senate Democrats threatened to block Sen. Warren’s push for Indian casino
A bill sponsored by Sen. Elizabeth Warren to pave the way for an American Indian casino died last year in the Senate, and two of her fellow New England liberals may be to blame. Published January 10, 2019
Tulsi Gabbard calls out fellow Democrats for ‘religious bigotry’ over Knights of Columbus flap
Rep. Tulsi Gabbard of Hawaii has criticized her fellow Democrats for targeting a judicial nominee over his membership in the Knights of Columbus, calling it "religious bigotry." Published January 10, 2019
Gavin Newsom-Donald Trump feud threatens FEMA California wildfire funds
California Gov. Gavin Newsom kicked off his first two days in office by calling the White House incompetent, decrying the proposed border wall with Mexico, vowing "sanctuary to all who seek it," and then asking President Trump to double spending on wildfire prevention. Published January 9, 2019
Rep. Rashida Tlaib calls anti-Semitism uproar ‘farce,’ says being Palestinian ‘causes a lot of fear’
Rep. Rashida Tlaib, Michigan Democrat, has swung back against those accusing her of anti-Semitism after her comment about dual U.S.-Israel loyalties, calling the situation a "farce" and arguing that being Palestinian "causes a lot of fear." Published January 9, 2019
Gavin Newsom, Bill de Blasio push for health care for illegal immigrants in California, New York
Health care proposals in California, New York City reopen the thorny debate over providing taxpayer-funded benefits to people living in the U.S. illegally, an idea that flies in the face of President Trump's fight against illegal immigration and places that offer them sanctuary. Published January 8, 2019
Rashida Tlaib says ‘They forgot what country they represent’ tweet referred to senators, not Jews
After her obscenity-laced tirade at President Trump, Rep. Rashida Tlaib has touched off another uproar, this time over anti-Semitism. Published January 8, 2019
Gavin Newsom seeks to add more illegal immigrants to California health care plan
Newly sworn-in California Gov. Gavin Newsom, vowing to provide "sanctuary to all who seek it," has proposed extending state health care coverage to more illegal immigrants living within the Golden State's borders. Published January 8, 2019
Trey Gowdy rips Elizabeth Warren lobbying claim as ‘demonstrably and factually untrue’
Former Rep. Trey Gowdy denied Monday Sen. Elizabeth Warren's claim that he left Congress for a "fat lobbyist paycheck," calling the allegation "demonstrably and factually untrue." Published January 7, 2019
Jack Phillips case: Judge rejects Colo.’s bid to dismiss discrimination suit filed by baker
A federal judge has rejected Colorado's motion to dismiss a lawsuit filed by Christian baker Jack Phillips, who has accused the state of targeting him based on his religious beliefs with its latest civil-rights investigation. Published January 7, 2019
Boulder, Colorado ‘assault weapons’ ban met with mass noncompliance
Boulder, Colorado's newly enacted "assault weapons" ban is meeting with stiff resistance from its "gun-toting hippies," staunch liberals who also happen to be devoted firearms owners. Published January 3, 2019
NFL ratings rise by 5 percent in 2018 as anthem protests drop
The NFL's television ratings rose during the 2018 regular season even as the number of kneelers fell. Published January 2, 2019
Social Security forgives debt of daughters whose ‘dead’ father turned up alive 47 years later
Two sisters faced with repaying the federal government $100,000 after their "dead" father turned up alive -- 47 years later -- received some good news in the waning hours of 2018. Published January 2, 2019
Rosanna Arquette blasts Women’s March anti-Semitism
Actress Rosanna Arquette has raised the possibility that she may be a no-show at the third annual Women's March over concerns about anti-Semitism. Published January 1, 2019
Women’s March anti-Semitism charges split Planned Parenthood, National Organization for Women
Rarely do you see a divide between the National Organization for Women and Planned Parenthood, but the two feminist powerhouses have taken different approaches when it comes to the embattled Women's March. Published December 31, 2018
Organizers cancel Women’s March in New Orleans as support drops ‘drastically’
Organizers of the Women's March in New Orleans have decided to cancel their Jan. 19 sister march, saying that participation and fundraising have dropped "drastically" in the wake of outrage surrounding the national co-chairs. Published December 31, 2018
Kamala Harris, Mazie Hirono target Brian Buescher Knights of Columbus membership
Senate Democrats are facing renewed charges of anti-Catholic discrimination after quizzing a judicial nominee about his membership in the Knights of Columbus. Published December 30, 2018
