Valerie Richardson
Articles by Valerie Richardson
Kirk Cameron brings anti-woke library tour to Billy Graham Library in North Carolina
Kirk Cameron is making plans to appear at another library, only this time he's unlikely to run into any drag queens. Published May 11, 2023
Oregon Senate Republicans refuse to bend as legislative walkout hits ninth day
Oregon Republicans are justly famous for grinding the Democratic-controlled legislature to a halt, and once again they're demonstrating why. Published May 11, 2023
New Washington law lets state ‘hide’ missing minors seeking abortions, sex changes from parents
Washington state parents will no longer be notified immediately if their children run away to obtain an abortion or gender-transition drugs or surgeries. Published May 9, 2023
Senate Republicans bring bill to stop Defense Department from hosting drag shows
The Defense Department would be prevented from using taxpayer funds or facilities to host drag-queen performances under a bill brought by Senate Republicans. Published May 9, 2023
California reparations task force approves proposals for billions to Black residents
The California Reparations Task Force approved recommendations to compensate for the harms of slavery that could translate into billions to the state's Black residents as the panel moved closer to presenting its historic report to the state legislature. Published May 7, 2023
Fox hits Media Matters with a cease-and-desist letter over Tucker Carlson video leaks
Fox Corporation fired off a cease-and-desist letter to Media Matters for America for publishing leaked video of former host Tucker Carlson using salty language and ripping Fox Nation as he banters with staff off the air. Published May 5, 2023
‘Not appropriate’: Senate Republicans chide Navy over drag queen ‘digital ambassador’
The Navy's decision to partner with a drag queen is proving almost as popular as Bud Light's Dylan Mulvaney compact. Published May 4, 2023
Frustration builds as police stonewall release of Nashville shooter’s manifesto
Those waiting for police to release the Nashville school shooter's manifesto may not want to hold their breath. Published May 4, 2023
Interior Secretary Deb Haaland dogged by ethics questions over daughter’s anti-drilling activism
Interior Secretary Deb Haaland is being dogged by ethics questions stemming from her daughter Somah Haaland's activism against oil-and-gas leasing near Chaco Canyon in northwestern New Mexico, an issue pitting the department against the Navajo Nation. Published May 4, 2023
Montana governor signs born-alive abortion bill after voters reject it at ballot box
Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte signed legislation to require medical care for infants born alive after botched abortions just months after voters rejected a similar measure on the state ballot. Published May 3, 2023
ACLU sues over newly signed Oklahoma law banning gender-transition treatment for minors
The ink was barely dry on Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt's signature when the American Civil Liberties Union sued to stop the enforcement of Senate Bill 613, a law banning gender-transition hormones and surgeries for minor children. Published May 2, 2023
Transgender cyclist’s win fuels backlash over rise of male-born athletes racing with women
In the world of women's pro cycling, it's becoming increasingly difficult to avoid racing against male-born athletes who identify as women. Just ask Hannah Arensman. Published May 2, 2023
Montana judge rejects Zooey Zephyr’s bid to return to House floor after censure
A Montana judge refused to block the House censure of Democratic state Rep. Zooey Zephyr for breach of decorum, meaning the lawmaker will likely finish the legislative session without being permitted to enter the statehouse floor. Published May 2, 2023
![Delaware County [Indiana] Councilman Ryan Webb, a Republican, announced April 12, 2023, that he now identifies as a lesbian woman of color. The married father of six has not changed his appearance in any way. (Photo courtesy of Ryan Webb)](https://twt-thumbs.washtimes.com/media/image/2023/05/02/RyanWebb1_c0-178-1057-794_s652x380.jpg?7fb454f1729d78a13d2a01c32fc272ddc8c43676)
Indiana Republican Ryan Webb mocks left by coming out as lesbian woman of color
Republican Ryan Webb may look like a typical straight White male, but he wants the voters of Delaware County, Indiana, to know that he identifies as a lesbian woman of color. Published May 1, 2023
Judge blocks Missouri attorney general’s emergency restrictions on transgender drugs, procedures
A Missouri judge temporarily halted Attorney General Andrew Bailey's emergency restrictions on gender-transition drugs and surgeries, saying current patients would be subject to "immediate and irreparable loss, damage or injury" if the regulations take effect. Published May 1, 2023
ACLU sues to block Montana Legislature’s censure of transgender Rep. Zooey Zephyr
The American Civil Liberties Union has sued to overturn the Montana Legislature's censure of Democratic state Rep. Zooey Zephyr, arguing that the male-to-female transgender lawmaker's free speech rights were violated based on gender identity. Published May 1, 2023
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. splits with Democrats by opposing biological males in women’s sports
A Democratic presidential hopeful says he's against biological males competing against women in sports, and no, it's not President Biden. Published April 30, 2023
Republicans demand Biden administration protect campus free speech after Riley Gaines melee
The Biden administration has been noticeably mum about the mob that harassed former collegiate swimmer Riley Gaines at San Francisco State University, and House Republicans aren't willing to let it slide. Published April 28, 2023
Dylan Mulvaney calls for making it ‘illegal’ to use non-preferred pronouns
Transgender influencer Dylan Mulvaney said it should be against the law to misgender people by using their non-preferred pronouns in a resurfaced video clip making the rounds on social media. Published April 28, 2023
Biden administration sues to block Tennessee law barring transgender surgeries for minors
The Biden administration is challenging Tennessee's newly passed law banning gender-transition drugs and surgeries for children, accusing the state of illegal discrimination based on "transgender status." Published April 27, 2023
