Valerie Richardson
Articles by Valerie Richardson
Israeli airstrikes destroy only Planned Parenthood clinic in Gaza Strip
The only Planned Parenthood-affiliated clinic in the Gaza Strip was demolished by Israel Defense Forces warplanes following the deadly Hamas attack on Israeli civilians, prompting a round of Israel-bashing. Published October 13, 2023
Democrats pressed to unseat legislator who refused to condemn Hamas at rally
Colorado Democrats are coming under pressure to force out a newly appointed state legislator after he flippantly refused to denounce Hamas atrocities against Israeli women and children while attending a pro-Palestinian rally. Published October 12, 2023
Billionaire alum calls for halt to donations until UPenn leaders resign over ‘anti-Jewish hate’
A billionaire alumnus of the University of Pennsylvania has called on donors to "close your checkbooks" until the schools leadership confronts the pro-Hamas and antisemitic sentiments on display following the terrorist attack on Israeli civilians. Published October 12, 2023
Rowdy protesters detained at Riley Gaines’ Real Women’s Day speech at Penn State
Former college swimmer Riley Gaines received a less-than-warm welcome from Penn State University as she kicked off the first Real Women's Day. Published October 12, 2023
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine urges ‘no’ vote on pro-choice ballot measure as early voting starts
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine called for voters to reject a proposal that would allow virtually unlimited abortion in the Buckeye State, as the campaign on the abortion-rights measure Issue 1 heats up ahead of next month's election. Published October 11, 2023
Black Lives Matter Chicago blasted for celebrating Hamas attack with paraglider image
Black Lives Matter Chicago apparently doesn't think Israeli lives matter. Published October 11, 2023
Riley Gaines launches Real Women’s Day to laud biological females versus ‘honoring men’
Riley Gaines was tired of seeing Women's History Month being co-opted to honor transgender trailblazers like Rachel Levine and Lia Thomas -- and she wasn't the only one. Published October 10, 2023
Pressure builds on Biden to refreeze $6 billion for Iran following attack on Israel
Republicans pressed the Biden administration to reverse its decision to free up $6 billion in funds for Iran, an issue quickly becoming a rallying cry for the GOP in the aftermath of the bloody Hamas attack on Israel. Published October 10, 2023
Pro-life pregnancy center files FACE Act lawsuit against abortion rights activists
A New York crisis pregnancy organization has sued two pro-choice activists under the Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances Act, sending a message to the Biden administration over its lopsided record on abortion-related prosecutions. Published October 9, 2023
Gretchen Whitmer hit for failing to mention Israel in vague call for ‘peace in region’
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer finally used the "I" word--as in Israel--after facing intense criticism for expressing sympathy for the unnamed people of an unnamed region impacted by something that happened. Published October 8, 2023
Roanoke Democrat says women losing to transgender athletes should train ‘harder’
A Virginia Democrat has a suggestion for female athletes worried about being defeated by male-born competitors: Work harder. Published October 6, 2023
Roanoke female swimmers win cheers from Youngkin for opposing biological male on team
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin congratulated the Roanoke College female swimmers for successfully resisting the college's decision to let a male-born athlete compete on the women's team based on gender identity. Published October 5, 2023
Justice Dept. comes under pressure to charge activist in attack on pro-life pregnancy center
The recent conviction of a New York woman for vandalizing a pro-life pregnancy center has Attorney General Merrick Garland coming under pressure to walk the talk. Published October 5, 2023
Black pastors urge voters to ‘save Black lives’ by defeating Ohio pro-choice measure
Black pastors in Ohio are joining other faith leaders in the fight to beat back an abortion rights amendment on the state's November ballot, an issue that the pastors describe as life or death. Published October 4, 2023
Babylon Bee takes on New York AG Letitia James over state’s hate speech law
New York Attorney General Letitia James has another adversary in her fight to defend the state's hate speech law: the conservative Christian wags at the Babylon Bee. Published October 4, 2023
Wisconsin judge throws out school’s pronoun policy in win for parents’ rights
A Wisconsin judge ruled on Tuesday against a school district's policy of adopting students' preferred pronouns and names without obtaining parental consent, a decision cheered as a "groundbreaking legal win" for parents' rights. Published October 3, 2023
Gavin Newsom ripped for tapping Maryland’s Laphonza Butler to fill California Senate seat
California Gov. Gavin Newson named abortion-rights leader Laphonza Butler to fill the late Sen. Dianne Feinstein's seat, selecting a Democratic operative who checks all the boxes except for one -- she doesn't currently live in California. Published October 2, 2023
Boy who stood up for Gadsden flag promotes courage at Brave Books reading
Not every 12-year-old spends his weekends doing speaking engagements, but Jaiden Rodriguez has been in demand ever since he refused to remove his Gadsden flag patch at school. Published October 1, 2023
Former Loudoun superintendent found guilty of retaliatory firing of teacher
A Loudoun County jury found former superintendent Scott Ziegler guilty of unlawfully discharging a teacher who reported being repeatedly groped by a student. Published September 29, 2023
House adds anti-abortion guardrails to bill reauthorizing global AIDS relief
The House has voted to reauthorize the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief after adding pro-life protections, teeing up a showdown with the Senate as Republicans accuse the Biden administration of seeking to expand the program's mission to allow promoting abortion. Published September 29, 2023
