Valerie Richardson
Articles by Valerie Richardson
George Soros spends millions to bury Republicans, elect liberal prosecutors
Republicans have raised alarm over the specter of bought-and-paid-for county prosecutors beholden to George Soros and their impact on an independent criminal justice system. Published November 16, 2016
Standing Rock Sioux votes to expel rowdy protesters while weighing lawsuit against police
The Standing Rock Sioux tribal council has voted to ask a camp known for its militant anti-pipeline protesters to pack their bags while also preparing for a possible lawsuit against law enforcement. Published November 16, 2016
Barbra Streisand urges Obama to bypass Senate, appoint Supreme Court justice unilaterally
There's been no word so far from Barbra Streisand on whether she will make good on her pledge to leave the country, but she does want President Obama to bypass the Senate and appoint a Supreme Court justice before leaving office. Published November 15, 2016
Company asks judge to stop Obama’s ‘political interference’ in delaying Dakota Access pipeline
The Dakota Access pipeline company asked a federal court Tuesday to override the Obama administration's latest delay of the hotly contested project's final permit. Published November 15, 2016
Dakota Access pipeline: Reservation ranchers struggle to keep buffalo alive amid protests
The anti-pipeline protesters descending by the hundreds on rural North Dakota in support of the Standing Rock Sioux aren't necessarily standing with Beverly Fischer. Or her dead buffalo. Published November 14, 2016
Dakota Access pipeline decision may fall to Trump after Obama refuses to make decision
The Obama administration punted Monday on the Dakota Access pipeline, delaying a decision on the hotly contested project and increasing the likelihood that the final call will be left to the next president, Donald Trump. Published November 14, 2016
Ne-Yo sticking around after all just to spite Trump supporters
R&B singer Ne-Yo left the country as promised shortly after Republican Donald Trump's election victory, but it turns out he's coming back. Published November 14, 2016
North Dakota state capitol locked down to keep out Dakota Access protesters
The North Dakota state capitol was locked down Monday to stop hundreds of Dakota Access protesters from entering and refusing to leave, as they have done in the past. Published November 14, 2016
Republicans call on Clinton, Obama to reel in Soros-linked ‘professional’ anti-Trump protesters
After five days of anti-Trump protests and mayhem led by left-wing groups, including one linked to top Clinton donor George Soros, Republicans said Sunday that it's time for Democrats to call off the dogs. Published November 14, 2016
Lena Dunham won’t move to Canada despite Trump win, blasts those calling on her to keep word
Add Lena Dunham to the list of anti-Trump celebrities who won't be moving to Canada after all. Published November 13, 2016
Dakota Access protesters arrested for slashing tires, blocking roads, attacking officer
Law enforcement arrested 33 Dakota Access pipeline protesters Friday after they slashed tires, destroyed a construction site, blocked county roads and attacked an officer with a stake near Mandan, North Dakota. Published November 12, 2016
Trump foes vow to secede or flee to Canada
Americans unable or unwilling to reconcile themselves to a Trump presidency are getting creative as they search for an escape. Published November 10, 2016
Celebrities change their minds after vowing to leave country if Donald Trump wins
Miley Cyrus, Chelsea Handler and Amy Schumer now have a different message after vowing to leave the country if Republican Donald Trump won the presidency: Never mind. Published November 10, 2016
Republicans flip three governors’ seats
Republicans built on their gubernatorial and legislative dominance in Tuesday's elections, shrugging off an onslaught of Democratic spending to flip three governors' seats. Published November 9, 2016
Thousands of students stage walkouts, rallies to protest Trump win
Thousands of students and others nationwide staged walkouts Wednesday to protest Republican Donald Trump's presidential victory. Published November 9, 2016
George Soros spends $1.15 million to defeat Pete Weir, suburban Colorado D.A., and loses
It was a bad night for Democratic financier George Soros on any number of fronts, but his most embarrassing loss may have come in a down-ballot race in Jefferson County, Colorado. Published November 9, 2016
The so-called faithless elector could decide presidential election for the first time
A so-called faithless elector has never decided the result of a presidential election, but it could happen this year. Published November 9, 2016
Anti-pipeline vandals deface North Dakota pillar of World War II Memorial
The North Dakota pillar of the National World War II Memorial has been spray-painted with anti-pipeline graffiti, prompting the state's congressman to call for the Standing Rock Sioux tribe to denounce the vandalism. Published November 8, 2016
Tom Steyer invests $100 million to get climate change at forefront of 2016 elections
Liberal moneyman Tom Steyer has spent more than $100 million to push climate change to the political forefront, but a down-ballot race in Colorado illustrates how the issue can create headaches for Democrats. Published November 7, 2016
North Carolina bathroom bill weighs heavily in governor’s race
North Carolina Gov. Pat McCrory didn't want his re-election bid to boil down to a referendum on transgender rights, but now that it has, he's not shying away from the issue. Published November 6, 2016
