Valerie Richardson

University of Colorado names first-of-its-kind scholar in conservative thought

One of the nation's most liberal universities has announced it has successfully completed its quest to hire a conservative professor. Published March 13, 2013

Judge enters not guilty plea for Aurora theater-shooting suspect

A judge entered a plea of not guilty Tuesday on behalf of Aurora theater shooting suspect James Eagan Holmes after rejecting a request from his attorneys for more time to formulate a plea. Published March 12, 2013

Bloomberg vows to fight reversal of NYC soda ban

New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg's landmark ban on big sugary sodas fell flat Monday after a state judge invalidated the rule. Published March 11, 2013

Outdoor Channel striking tents in Colo. if gun bill passes

Colorado stands to lose its status as a premier hunting and sports-shooting destination if the governor signs gun-control bills now rolling through the state legislature, according to an executive producer for the Outdoor Channel. Published March 9, 2013

Ex-DEA chiefs, czars urge action against states legalizing pot

The Obama administration is facing rising national and international pressure to nullify efforts in Colorado and Washington state to implement new laws legalizing recreational marijuana use. Published March 5, 2013

Pump shotgun on banned list doesn’t sit well with Colorado hunters

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. | A widely used hunting shotgun would be banned under a package of gun-control bills sponsored by Democrats sailing through the Colorado General Assembly, according to state Republicans. Published March 3, 2013

Study: Debt-limit votes colored by personal bottom lines

Voters trying to predict how candidates will vote on the economy may want to look beyond party ID or interest-group scorecards. The real tell may be their investment portfolios, according to a just-released analysis of one of the key votes of President Obama's first term. Published March 2, 2013

Stop the presses! Human Events to shutter newspaper after 70 years

Human Events, the venerable Washington-based conservative newspaper, will cease publishing its weekly print edition after nearly 70 years but will continue to operate its popular websites, the publisher announced Wednesday. Published February 27, 2013

States set sights on Colorado firearms business; gun-control bills scorned

In one sign of the price states may pay for restricting gun rights, more than a dozen states are jostling to land a Colorado firearms company that has vowed to leave the state if the governor signs into law tough gun-control legislation. Published February 22, 2013

Colo. lawmakers clash over Democrat’s guns and rape comment

Colorado Republican women called on Democrats to denounce state Rep. Joe Salazar's remarks about rape and guns, but instead he received a vote of confidence. Published February 20, 2013

Colorado House OKs 4 gun bills

The Colorado House approved four gun-control bills Monday after lobbying by the White House and in spite of warnings that they would drive firearms and ammunition manufacturers out of the state. Published February 18, 2013

Hunt for endangered species: Conservative professor targeted for post at liberal college

Coming soon to the University of Colorado at Boulder, what many had assumed was an extinct or at least endangered species: the conservative professor. Published February 17, 2013

Vice President Biden twists arms to get Colorado House to move on gun control

The Colorado House gave preliminary approval to four gun-control bills Friday after a marathon floor debate and some arm-twisting by Vice President Joseph R. Biden. Published February 16, 2013

Chris Dorner’s wallet and California driver’s license found after shootout, blaze: Sources

Los Angeles police are still waiting on the results of tests of charred remains for proof positive that Christopher Dorner is dead, as a lengthy manhunt for the former cop-turned-killer ended in a “bittersweet” shootout Tuesday evening. Published February 12, 2013

Shootout or suicide likely fate of L.A. fugitive; ‘Not going to be taken alive’

A massive Southern California manhunt entered its sixth day without running to the ground shooting suspect Christopher Dorner, leading to questions as to how long the former Los Angeles police officer can elude authorities. Published February 11, 2013

Legislators feeling the heat on gun laws

No state may be better positioned to enact sweeping gun-control laws this year than Colorado, but as state Democrats are discovering, nothing is every easy when it comes to the firearms issue. Published February 10, 2013

Shooter leaves bodies, manifesto in his wake

A massive manhunt reached into California mountains, to neighboring states and even into Mexico as authorities continued their search for a bitter and angry ex-policeman suspected of killing three people and terrorizing Southern California in a vendetta against his former department. Published February 7, 2013