Valerie Richardson
Articles by Valerie Richardson
Colorado Libertarian Party loses bid for hand count over leaked voting-machine passwords
A Denver judge rejected the Colorado Libertarian Party's request for the state to count the November election ballots by hand, ruling that the Secretary of State has already addressed the breach created by the leak of voting-machine passwords. Published November 5, 2024
Heritage study suggests ER visits from abortion pills rose after FDA lifted in-person requirement
Allowing abortion pills to be dispensed without an in-person medical visit made obtaining them more convenient, but a newly released study indicates that the downside has been an increase in medical complications. Published November 5, 2024
Colorado fights Libertarian Party lawsuit seeking hand count after leak of voting-machine passwords
The online release of Colorado voting-machine passwords created a "serious problem," but not serious enough to take the "extraordinary step" of ordering a hand-count on the day of the general election, according to state attorneys. Published November 4, 2024
Students disciplined for objecting to tampons in men’s restrooms file lawsuit against George Mason
Two students have filed a free-speech lawsuit against George Mason University, accusing school officials of violating their constitutional rights by disciplining them after they raised concerns about installing tampons in the men's restrooms. Published November 4, 2024
Spoiler alert: New York inmate threatens to cost Democrats the House
An incarcerated felon in New York could cost Democrats a House seat -- or even the House -- by siphoning votes from Alaska Rep. Mary Peltola, a scenario made possible under the state's top-four primary and ranked-choice voting system. Published November 4, 2024
Colorado Libertarian Party calls for hand count in lawsuit over leaked voting-machine passwords
Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold has assured voters that the state's voting machines are secure after changing out hundreds of publicly posted passwords, but the Libertarian Party of Colorado says that's not good enough. Published November 4, 2024
San Jose State volleyball assistant coach exits after reportedly filing transgender complaint
A San Jose State University women's volleyball assistant coach has left the team after reportedly filing a Title IX complaint about the squad's male-to-female transgender player. Published November 3, 2024
Female swimmers who fought Roanoke College over transgender athlete back Trump at rally
Former President Donald Trump received a shout-out from a group of female swimmers who pushed back after their college gave a spot on the team to a biological male. Published November 2, 2024
Colorado secretary of state pressured to resign over leaked voting-machine passwords
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis confirmed that the state has changed voting machine passwords that were leaked on the state elections website, but those assurances may not be enough to rescue Secretary of State Jena Griswold. Published November 1, 2024
Going easy on protests jeopardizes universities; Title VI protects Jewish students
University officials made "shocking concessions" to anti-Israel protesters and withheld support from Jewish students as pro-Gaza unrest roiled college campuses in the aftermath of the Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas attack on Israel, according to a long-awaited House report. Published October 31, 2024
Blunders by high-profile surrogates take toll on Harris’ campaign
The problem with having a current president and two former presidents in your campaign corner is that their gaffes become your gaffes, as Vice President Kamala Harris can attest. Published October 30, 2024
Report finds state ballot initiatives require college-graduate reading level
Voters who feel like they need a college degree to understand the initiatives on their state ballots, take heart: You're not wrong. Published October 29, 2024
George Soros missing in action as ‘Soros DA’ George Gascon’s reelection bid flounders
Even George Soros appears to be done with Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascon. Published October 29, 2024
Harris blasted in ad for embracing ‘anti-Catholic hate group’ of drag queens
CatholicVote released a six-figure ad campaign Monday showing Kamala Harris celebrating at the 2019 San Francisco Pride festival with "Sister Roma" and "Sister Honey Mahogany" of the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, a drag-queen collective known for its profane takes on Catholicism. Published October 28, 2024
Ballot measures to decide if ranked choice voting expands to D.C., four states
The ranked-choice voting movement has been rocked by defeats for two years as Republican-led states enact bans on the quirky vote-counting process, but proponents have ample opportunity to reverse their fortunes on Nov. 5. Published October 28, 2024
Gabbard warns transgender athletes in female sports would get ‘radically worse’ under Harris
Vice President Kamala Harris has stayed mum on the issue of transgender athletes competing in female sports, but former Rep. Tulsi Gabbard said the Democrat presidential candidate has actually been "worse than silent." Published October 27, 2024
Transgender golfer Davidson misses LPGA cut as tour reviews gender rules
Transgender golfer Hailey Davidson whiffed at a chance to become the first male-born player to earn a spot on the Ladies Professional Golf Association Tour, but will still be eligible to play pro golf on the developmental tour. Published October 26, 2024
Alabama shines, Michigan brings up rear on annual Faith and Freedom Index
Americans who cherish religious freedom may want to pivot to states such as Alabama and Indiana, but steer clear of Michigan. Published October 25, 2024
Doctor won’t publish study showing no benefit from puberty blockers for fear it will be ‘weaponized’
A researcher who received federal funds for a study on treating transgender youth with puberty blockers has refused to publish the results because she fears they could be "weaponized" to oppose gender-transition drugs for minors. Published October 23, 2024
Harris’ outreach to faith voters undercut by no-exemption abortion stance; religious leaders protest
Vice President Kamala Harris has sought to motivate faith voters with her "souls to the polls" effort in Black churches, but she's also become her own worst enemy with her misfires on religion-related issues. Published October 23, 2024
