Valerie Richardson
Articles by Valerie Richardson
National Nurses United posts ‘terrifying’ graphic of health care worker stomping ‘ICE’
The nation's largest nurses union is being accused of stoking radicalism over a poster pledging to "crush ICE" that shows a health care worker's Crocs shoe trampling on the Immigration and Customs Enforcement acronym. Published February 10, 2026
IOC pressured to rescind boxer’s women’s gold medal after male chromosome disclosure
Calls for the International Olympic Committee to revoke a sex-disputed boxer's gold medal resurfaced after the athlete acknowledged carrying a gene found in biological males and undergoing treatment to reduce testosterone. Published February 9, 2026
Female skier who identifies as male to compete against women at Olympics
An openly transgender athlete will be competing at the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics, but don't expect any protests from advocates of single-sex women's sports. Published February 8, 2026
Super Bowl becomes a battle of the halftime shows between Bad Bunny and Kid Rock
If the Super Bowl matchup between the Seattle Seahawks and the New England Patriots winds up being a snoozer, take heart: There's always the halftime showdown. Published February 6, 2026
‘Do not call me cisgender’: Rep. Hageman draws cheers online for rejecting ‘made-up word’
Rep. Harriet Hageman struck a nerve when she declared that she doesn't want to be referred to as a "cisgender woman." Published February 5, 2026
Nike hit with federal employment probe into allegations of anti-White discrimination
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission announced an investigation Wednesday into allegations that Nike discriminated against White employees and applicants in pursuit of the company's diversity targets. Published February 4, 2026
J.D. Vance dogged by calls to denounce Tucker Carlson
The same Tucker Carlson conundrum that devastated The Heritage Foundation is looming over the presidential prospects of Vice President J.D. Vance. Published February 4, 2026
Washington Post lays off one-third of workforce, closes sports and books departments
The embattled Washington Post began slashing newsroom staff Wednesday, eliminating its sports department and shrinking its local and international desks amid a sharp loss of subscribers under billionaire owner Jeff Bezos. Published February 4, 2026
Jury awards $2 million to detransitioner in first malpractice trial over ‘gender-affirming care’
A woman who underwent a double mastectomy at age 16 as part of a gender transition has won $2 million in damages against her medical providers, a groundbreaking verdict that bodes ill for the billion-dollar "gender-affirming care" business. Published February 2, 2026
‘Melania’ documentary delights audiences, foils naysayers with successful opening weekend
"Melania" blew past expectations in its debut, opening to the strongest ticket sales for a documentary in a decade and reaping rave reviews from moviegoers despite scathing takes from critics. Published February 1, 2026
Babylon Bee scores free-speech win as judge rejects Hawaii’s ban on election deepfakes
A federal judge has struck down a Hawaii law banning "materially deceptive" media and advertising in state elections, handing another First Amendment victory to the Babylon Bee. Published January 31, 2026
Gay marriage back on the table as conservatives launch campaign to nix Obergefell
A decade after the Supreme Court made gay marriage the law of the land, momentum is building on the right to reestablish the traditional definition of matrimony in the name of prioritizing children over adults. Published January 30, 2026
San Jose State found in violation of Title IX for biological male on women’s volleyball team
San Jose State University came under pressure to apologize to female athletes after the Trump administration concluded that the school ran afoul of Title IX by allowing a biological male to play on the women's volleyball team. Published January 28, 2026
First lady Melania Trump bets on herself with release of groundbreaking documentary
Melania Trump has worn many hats in her career, from fashion model to jewelry designer to children's advocate, and with her eponymous documentary, she's adding another: gambler. Published January 28, 2026
Transgender-skeptical liberals fight Illinois law blocking ‘Democrat’ in group name
A group of Democrats opposed to gender ideology has filed a First Amendment challenge to an Illinois law that prohibits the organization from using "Democrat" in its incorporated title without the party's permission. Published January 27, 2026
J.D. Vance wins pro-life 2028 GOP presidential straw poll
Vice President J.D. Vance was the top choice for the Republican presidential nomination in a straw poll conducted at the National Pro-Life Summit, the latest in a series of polls putting him at the front of the 2028 pack. Published January 26, 2026
Wisconsin chancellor Jennifer Mnookin named Columbia U. president after two years of turmoil
Columbia University has tapped University of Wisconsin-Madison Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin as its fourth president in the last five years, announcing her selection as the Ivy League institution seeks to regain its footing after two years of campus turbulence. Published January 26, 2026
Feds find New York school district violated federal law by scrapping Indian nickname
A Long Island school district that dropped its "Thunderbirds" nickname to comply with New York's Indian mascot ban is facing pressure to reverse its decision from the Trump administration. Published January 23, 2026
‘Wild, Wild West’: Pro-lifers press FDA to restore safeguards on abortion pill
Pro-life advocates have amplified their pleas to restore federal safety measures on the abortion pill, arguing the risks to women have soared under lax rules that allow them to obtain the powerful drugs with virtually no medical oversight. Published January 23, 2026
Americans overwhelmingly support pro-life pregnancy centers: Poll
Years of Democratic attacks on pro-life pregnancy centers have failed to put a dent in their popularity, as evidenced by a newly released survey. Published January 22, 2026
