Valerie Richardson
Articles by Valerie Richardson
Florida Gov. Rick Scott sends in highway patrol as disorder rises at Parkland high school
Florida Gov. Rick Scott is sending state highway patrol troopers to assist with growing disorder at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, including four arrests and the suspension of a deputy who fell asleep while guarding the school. Published March 21, 2018
Gun control walkouts stick schools with political, legal fallout
The gun control movement notched a public relations coup with last week's massive school walkouts, but now school districts that pitched in to ensure the protest's success are stuck with the rising political and legal fallout. Published March 20, 2018
Todd Rokita’s anti-Louis Farrakhan resolution spurs call to condemn Donald Trump instead
A delegation of black organizations made the rounds Monday on Capitol Hill to promote a proposal condemning President Trump and lobby against an anti-Farrakhan resolution introduced by Rep. Todd Rokita, Indiana Republican. Published March 19, 2018
Radio host Howie Carr plans to sneak Elizabeth Warren’s DNA
Boston radio host Howie Carr revealed Friday that he attempted six years ago to obtain a DNA sample from a pen cap she removed with her teeth before she signed a book--and said he plans to try it again unless she agrees to take a test voluntarily. Published March 18, 2018
Cherokee genealogist slams Elizabeth Warren’s ancestry claims as ‘ludicrous’
A Cherokee genealogist on Wednesday dismissed Sen. Elizabeth Warren's claims of Indian ancestry as "ludicrous," arguing that the Massachusetts Democrat "has no respect for true Native Americans." Published March 15, 2018
Students walk out of schools into Democratic rallies during National School Walkout
Thousands of students walked out of school Wednesday -- and headed straight for political rallies starring top Democrats. Published March 14, 2018
Chicago GOP alleges ‘political indoctrination’ in complaint against school gun-control walkouts
The Chicago Republican Party has filed a complaint against the city's school system over Wednesday's walkouts for gun control, accusing the schools of violating laws against "political indoctrination" on public property. Published March 14, 2018
Louis Farrakhan link to Black Caucus members, Women’s March leader draws outrage
Members of the Congressional Black Caucus and Women's March co-President Tamika D. Mallory have come under fire this month for failing to condemn Louis Farrakhan after revelations that they met with or appeared at events with the notorious anti-Semite. Published March 13, 2018
Some teachers expected to cut class with students at National School Walkout for gun control
Ordinarily teachers frown on class-cutting, but any number of K-12 instructors are planning to join students who walk out of class Wednesday in a show of support for gun control. Published March 13, 2018
Betsy DeVos accuses ‘60 Minutes’ of selective editing, omissions after rocky interview
Education Secretary Betsy DeVos pushed back Monday after being reamed by the left for her choppy "60 Minutes" interview, accusing the show of ignoring test-score data she provided beforehand and pointing to selectively edited footage. Published March 12, 2018
Maxine Waters renews impeachment call after Trump’s ‘very low I.Q. individual’ insult
Rep. Maxine Waters, California Democrat, repeated her call for Congress to impeach President Trump after he called her a "very low I.Q. individual" at his Saturday rally. Published March 11, 2018
Jeff Flake wants Donald Trump to face primary challenge in 2020
Sen. Jeff Flake, Arizona Republican, said Sunday he thinks someone should run against President Trump in the 2020 GOP primary. Published March 11, 2018
Mike Pompeo, CIA director, says no indication Russian meddling changed 2016 election outcome
CIA Director Mike Pompeo said Sunday there's no doubt the Kremlin meddled in the 2016 election but there's also no evidence that it made any difference. Published March 11, 2018
Elizabeth Warren’s story of racist grandparents disputed by Cherokee genealogist
Sen. Elizabeth Warren sought Sunday to bolster her shaky claims of Cherokee ancestry with the story of how her racist grandparents drove her parents to elope. Published March 11, 2018
Elizabeth Warren fears Donald Trump to be ‘taken advantage of’ by Kim Jong-un
Sen. Elizabeth Warren, Massachusetts Democrat, said she supported a "diplomatic approach" to North Korea but worried President Trump would be "taken advantage of" by Kim Jong-un. Published March 11, 2018
Elizabeth Warren ‘not running for president’ in 2020
Sen. Elizabeth Warren, Massachusetts Democrat, said repeatedly Sunday that she is not running for president in 2020, but demurred when asked if she would serve the full six years if reelected in November. Published March 11, 2018
Betsy DeVos says teachers carrying guns in classroom ‘an option’ for states
Education Secretary Betsy DeVos says that states and localities seeking to protect schools against shooters should consider allowing teachers to carry firearms in the classroom. Published March 11, 2018
Donald Trump unveils ‘Keep America Great!’ as 2020 slogan
President Trump unveiled his 2020 campaign slogan at a Saturday rally, saying his signature 2016 rallying cry, "Make America Great Again" is no longer relevant after a little over a year in office. Published March 11, 2018
Oakland coffee shop’s refusal to serve police officers stirs uproar
An Oakland coffee shop has been flooded with scalding online reviews after refusing to serve uniformed police officers, citing "the physical and emotional safety of our customers and ourselves." Published March 10, 2018
Rep. Andre Carson blasts Jewish group calling for him to resign over Farrakhan connection
Rep. Andre Carson, Indiana Democrat, swung back Friday at Jewish Republicans calling for him and other Congressional Black Caucus members to resign over their association with Nation of Islam leader Louis Farrakhan. Published March 9, 2018
