Valerie Richardson
Articles by Valerie Richardson
Bernie Sanders supporters say superdelegate system unfairly favors Hillary Clinton
There's something deeply undemocratic about the Democratic Party's heavy reliance on superdelegates in selecting its presidential nominee, as far as those backing Sen. Bernie Sanders are concerned. Published March 6, 2016
Nancy’s Reagan’s anti-drug crusade came to define her role as first lady
First lady Nancy Reagan was better known for her shrewd political instincts than her policy chops, except when it came to her fight against drug abuse. Published March 6, 2016
Ted Cruz wins Colorado in unofficial straw poll
The Colorado Republican Party declined to hold a presidential straw poll on Super Tuesday, so John Brackney decided to conduct one himself. Published March 4, 2016
Brian Pagliano’s immunity deal could indicate Hillary Clinton grand jury probe
At least three conclusions can be drawn from media reports that federal prosecutors have agreed to an immunity deal in exchange for cooperation with former State Department computer tech Bryan Pagliano. Published March 3, 2016
Washington Supreme Court to hear appeal of florist fined for refusing to serve gay wedding
The Washington Supreme Court has agreed to hear the case of a florist penalized for declining to prepare floral arrangements for a same-sex wedding. Published March 3, 2016
David Daleiden, pro-life investigator, takes multiple honors at Weyrich Awards
Pro-life investigator David Daleiden was the big winner at Wednesday's 2016 Weyrich Awards Dinner, picking up honors in three different categories at the high-profile conservative event. Published March 3, 2016
Abortion clinic technicians got bonus pay for fetal tissue
The House Select Investigative Panel on Infant Lives produced documents at its first hearing Wednesday showing that technicians at an abortion clinic were paid extra for the number of fetal body parts they obtained. Published March 2, 2016
Donald Trump rejected by conservative millennials
Donald Trump enters the annual Conservative Political Action Conference this week as the Republican presidential front-runner, but he is still getting the cold shoulder from millennial voters like Kyle Foley. Published March 1, 2016
Tim Scott blasts Donald Trump for failing to denounce KKK
Sen. Tim Scott, the Senate's only black Republican, denounced Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump for failing when prodded Sunday to denounce the Ku Klux Klan. Published February 28, 2016
Donald Trump refuses to condemn KKK as campaign veers into nativist territory
Sen. Jeff Sessions, who led the fight against the 2013 Senate immigration bill, endorsed Donald Trump's presidential bid Sunday, breaking his own precedent to boost the billionaire businessman just ahead of the biggest day on the primary election calendar. Published February 28, 2016
Tulsi Gabbard resigns from DNC post to endorse Bernie Sanders
Hawaii Rep. Tulsi Gabbard announced she is resigning from her Democratic National Committee post to endorse Bernard Sanders' bid for the presidential nomination. Published February 28, 2016
Ted Cruz speculates Trump’s tax returns could show Mafia ties, Planned Parenthood support
Ted Cruz said Sunday that Donald Trump is "hiding something" by not releasing his most recent tax returns. Published February 28, 2016
Christie defends Trump endorsement as ex-campaign official blasts governor’s ‘political opportunism’
Chris Christie defended Sunday his endorsement of Donald Trump, as a former Christie campaign official condemned the move as "an astonishing display of political opportunism." Published February 28, 2016
Trump goes on defense over Mussolini quote, David Duke endorsement
Donald Trump was grilled Sunday on his opinion of Italian fascist leader Benito Mussolini and white nationalist David Duke, after both popped up in references to his campaign. Published February 28, 2016
Australians say they were paid by Labor Party to work for Bernie Sanders in Project Veritas video
Young Australians say they are being paid to work for Sen. Bernard Sanders' campaign by the Australian Labor Party in what appears to be a violation of U.S. election law, according to an undercover video released Thursday. Published February 25, 2016
Wildlife groups sue Obama administration to force tougher sage grouse rules
Wildlife groups filed a lawsuit Thursday to force the Obama administration to further restrict oil and gas development, grazing and other economic activity on Western lands in the name of protecting the greater sage grouse. Published February 25, 2016
Planned Parenthood dented as American Cancer Society backs away from breast exams
Threatened with cuts to its state and federal funding, Planned Parenthood has fought back by touting its non-abortion services, starting with its "life-saving breast cancer screenings." Published February 24, 2016
Obama admin blasted for allocating water for endangered fish but not California farmers
Despite wetter-than-average weather in California, some farmers are looking at another year of a zero federal water allocation even as the billions of gallons of water continue to be dumped into the ocean in order to save a three-inch fish. Published February 24, 2016
Robert, Cynthia Giffords give up legal fight over same-sex marriage on New York farm property
The owners of a New York farm fined $13,000 for declining to host a same-sex wedding on their property have chosen not to appeal a court ruling against them, bringing an end to the high-profile legal battle after more than three years. Published February 23, 2016
Dynel Lane, Colo. woman, found guilty of attempted murder, cut unborn baby from mother’s womb
A Boulder County jury found Dynel Lane guilty Tuesday of first-degree attempted murder, assault and unlawful termination of a pregnancy for cutting the unborn baby from the womb of a seven-months' pregnant woman. Published February 23, 2016
