Valerie Richardson
Articles by Valerie Richardson
Gold Star relative reports threats in wake of Arlington National Cemetery ‘mudslinging’
Vice President Kamala Harris was aiming at former President Donald Trump when she blasted his appearance at Arlington National Cemetery, but Gold Star family member Christy Shamblin was stung by the backlash. Published September 9, 2024
Middle-aged transgender runner Valentina Petrillo edged by female athletes again at Paralympics
Going through male puberty wasn't enough to give transgender runner Valentina Petrillo the advantage against female athletes at the 2024 Paris Paralympic Games. Published September 6, 2024
Study finds 75% of women treated at ERs after taking abortion pills rated ‘severe or critical’
Women who visit emergency rooms after taking abortion pills are more likely to be seen for serious medical problems than their cohorts whose pregnancies end with surgical abortions or live births, according to newly released research. Published September 5, 2024
As students return, universities brace for resurgence of protests
Universities are reopening for the 2024-25 academic year with a host of protest guardrails designed to head off the anti-Israel mayhem that enveloped campuses last year, and it won't be long before they find out whether their policies pass the test. Published September 4, 2024
Leaked Nashville manifesto shows shooter obsessed with changing genders
The Nashville mass shooter agonized over gender identity, wallowed in self-pity, ripped Christianity, and plotted cold-blooded murder in the weeks before opening fire at the Covenant School, killing three children and three staff members. Published September 3, 2024
Vermont Christian school appeals after being banned for forfeiting game against transgender player
A Vermont Christian school has gone back to court after being kicked out of the state sports league for refusing to compete against a male-born player in girls' basketball. Published September 3, 2024
Philadelphia Eagles say ads endorsing Harris for president are fake
Sorry, Pennsylvania Democrats, but the NFL's Philadelphia Eagles haven't actually thrown their support behind Vice President Kamala Harris. Published September 2, 2024
Transgender runner Valentina Petrillo comes up short in women’s track at Paralympics
A transgender runner who won nearly a dozen men's disabled titles before transitioning to female failed to qualify for the women's 400-meter final at the Paralympic Games, but the athlete still has another chance for a medal. Published September 2, 2024
Trump declares he will vote ‘no’ on Florida’s pro-choice Amendment 4 after pro-life backlash
Former President Donald Trump came out against Florida's Amendment 4, promising to vote against the sweeping pro-choice measure a day after alarming pro-life advocates by wavering on the issue. Published August 30, 2024
Trump alarms pro-lifers by waffling on Florida’s pro-choice Amendment 4
Former President Donald Trump dismayed pro-life advocates with his comments on Florida's Amendment 4, but his campaign said he has yet to decide how he will vote on the sweeping abortion-rights ballot measure. Published August 29, 2024
Idaho Gov. Brad Little signs order opposing Biden administration’s ‘radical’ Title IX rule
The Biden administration's rule adding "gender identity" to Title IX has been temporarily blocked in 26 states, but Idaho Gov. Brad Little isn't taking any chances. Published August 29, 2024
Vermont urges public to replace ‘son,’ ‘daughter’ with gender-neutral ‘child,’ ‘kid’
People need to stop referring to children as "sons" or "daughters" and instead adopt gender-inclusive language, as far as the state of Vermont is concerned. Published August 28, 2024
Republican AGs warn Brown University against divesting from Israel as vote looms
Most states have laws barring them from doing business with entities that discriminate against Israel, which could be a problem for Brown University. Published August 28, 2024
Tough week for pro-lifers as activists convicted, pregnancy center attacked after DNC
It was a rough week for pro-life advocates, and that was before another pregnancy resource center was vandalized. Published August 27, 2024
Kirk Cameron’s See You at the Library draws packed crowds despite Guinness snub
Guinness World Records was a no-show, but Kirk Cameron is confident that this year's See You at the Library event set a milestone for children's story hours. Published August 26, 2024
Pro-life pregnancy centers win temporary injunction against Letitia James attacks
A federal judge has blocked New York Attorney General Letitia James from taking legal action against pro-life pregnancy centers that promote the use of progesterone to reverse the abortion pill process, citing the threat to their free speech rights. Published August 22, 2024
Planned Parenthood bus outside DNC sees eight abortion patients, does nine vasectomies
The Planned Parenthood mobile clinic stationed near the Democratic National Convention provided abortion pills to eight patients and performed nine vasectomies during its highly publicized two-day stint in Chicago. Published August 22, 2024
Florida Supreme Court allows financial statement on abortion ballot measure in win for pro-lifers
The proposed Florida abortion amendment will include a somber warning about its financial impact, including the possibility that taxpayers may wind up paying for the procedures if the measure passes. Published August 21, 2024
House committee subpoenas multiple Columbia officials for documents in antisemitism probe
A House committee announced it has issued subpoenas to six Columbia University officials, accusing them of slow-walking the congressional investigation into rising antisemitic activity at the Ivy League institution. Published August 21, 2024
University of California vows to enforce bans on protest encampments, masks as fall term nears
University of California President Michael Drake said the 10-campus system will consistently enforce bans on activist encampments, barriers and masking, moving to head off protest mayhem before the 2024-25 academic year. Published August 19, 2024
