Valerie Richardson
Articles by Valerie Richardson
‘Woke insanity’: Scooter-riding teens arrested for scuffing Pride street mural spurs backlash
You may be able to get away with spray-painting graffiti on statues of American heroes in Washington, D.C., but don't try putting skid marks on the Pride street mural in Spokane. Published June 12, 2024
Transgender Lia Thomas fails in challenge to rules that bar her from elite women’s races
Transgender swimmer Lia Thomas failed in her challenge against rules that stop her from competing in elite women's races because judges ruled she did not have standing to bring the case. Published June 12, 2024
Northwestern President Michael Schill on hot seat as calls for resignation rise
No university president is facing more pressure to resign over campus antisemitism than Northwestern's Michael Schill, and that was before last weekend's anti-Israel graduation walkout. Published June 11, 2024
Two park police injured, one ranger assaulted in weekend’s pro-Gaza protest outside White House
Two U.S. Park Police officers were injured and a park ranger was assaulted during a weekend anti-Israel protest near the White House that drew thousands of demonstrators who left a trail of graffiti-covered statues and trash in their wake. Published June 10, 2024
Student banned from wearing ‘There Are Only Two Genders’ shirt to school loses appeal
A federal appeals court has ruled against a Massachusetts eighth-grader whose school forbade him from wearing a T-shirt with the message "There Are Only Two Genders" -- a decision he is likely to further appeal. Published June 10, 2024
Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla answers question about race with pivot to Christian faith
Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla refused to take the easy layup when faced with a question about being a Black head coach in the NBA Finals, instead turning the focus from race to faith. Published June 10, 2024
Cotton: Hold Hamas responsible for Palestinian casualties in hostage rescue, not Israel
Those chastising the Israeli Defense Forces over its hostage-rescue casualty count might want to refocus their ire on the kidnappers themselves, as far as supporters of Israel are concerned. Published June 9, 2024
Cotton calls on Biden to charge pro-Hamas ‘lunatics’ who defaced statues
Sen. Tom Cotton urged the Biden administration to crack down on the pro-Palestinian protesters who vandalized statues and threw objects at a park ranger during Saturday's protest near the White House. Published June 9, 2024
Trump guilty verdict ‘not a factor’ in deadlocked 2024 presidential race, poll shows
Former President Donald Trump's conviction in the hush money trial barely budged the needle in the 2024 presidential race, a contest that remains too close to call, according to a newly released poll. Published June 9, 2024
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem gets into it with CNN host Dana Bash over dog-shooting episode
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem returned to the Sunday talk shows after being ripped last month for shooting her dog, but unlike the ill-fated canine, the story just won't die. Published June 9, 2024
White House rips Hamas for placing civilians ‘in the crossfire’ after hostage rescue
The White House kept up the pressure on Hamas to accept a cease-fire and hostage deal following Saturday's Israeli hostage rescue mission, holding the terrorist group responsible for civilian deaths by embedding military installations among Palestinian non-combatants. Published June 9, 2024
Harvard faculty drops mandatory diversity statements in latest blow to DEI push
The Harvard Faculty of Arts and Sciences announced that it will scrap diversity statements in hiring, eliminating the requirement for tenure-track applicants to submit what critics have decried as ideologically motivated loyalty oaths. Published June 3, 2024
‘All kids’ invited to Georgetown public library for ‘Children’s Pride Parade,’ LGBTQ festival
A Georgetown public library is kicking off Pride Month with a Children's Rainbow Festival, an event for "all kids" that encourages them to make "pride bracelets," dress in "rainbow wear," and participate in a Sidewalk Children's Pride Parade. Published May 30, 2024
‘Menstruators’: Biden’s administration’s workplace advice on menstruation doesn’t mention women
The Labor Department posted tips online on how employers can make the workplace more "menstruation-friendly" without once mentioning women, using instead gender-neutral terms such as "menstruators" and "menstruating employees." Published May 30, 2024
‘Take Back Title IX’ bus tour sends message to Biden by kicking off in Scranton
President Biden may not want to remind voters about his administration's hotly debated reworking of Title IX, but advocates for female sports have no intention of letting the matter drop. Published May 29, 2024
Transgender track star fuels push in New Hampshire to ban biological boys in girls’ sports
Transgender athlete Maelle Jacques has accumulated title after title in girls' high school track, but the New Hampshire teen's winning streak may be coming to an end. Published May 29, 2024
Abortion pill reversal fight heats up in New York as pro-lifers sue AG Letitia James
Pro-life pregnancy centers have sued New York Attorney General Letitia James for targeting their promotion of abortion pill reversals, accusing her of violating their First Amendment rights with a politically motivated clampdown. Published May 28, 2024
Senator wants answers after report of crew being prevented from flying U.S. flag at Denali park
A flag flap erupted at Denali National Park in Alaska following a report that the superintendent has banned construction workers from flying the stars and stripes. The National Park Service denies the claim. Published May 26, 2024
No regrets: Butker stands by speech, says backlash shows Catholic values ‘hated by many’
Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker said the backlash over his commencement speech extolling traditional marriage roles should be a wake-up call for Catholics. Published May 25, 2024
Harvard rabbi walks off stage during graduation over speaker’s ‘antisemitic rhetoric’
Jews had plenty of reasons to feel unwelcome at this year's Harvard graduation, thanks to the Palestinian flag-waving, but the last straw for Rabbi Hirschy Zarchi was the graduation speaker. Published May 25, 2024
