Valerie Richardson
Articles by Valerie Richardson
Marsha Blackburn, Ted Cruz probe Bud Light’s Dylan Mulvaney ad for targeting underage drinkers
As if Bud Light didn't have enough problems, now Senate Republicans are looking into whether the brand is marketing to underage consumers. Published May 19, 2023
Indiana counselor sues after being fired over criticism of transgender pronouns
An Indiana counselor fired after criticizing the school's transgender plan is taking the school district to court, arguing that the policy violates her religious beliefs by compelling her to use students' cross-sex names and pronouns without requiring parental notification. Published May 19, 2023
Adidas ripped for male modeling women’s swimsuit as sportswear goes woke
First Nike teamed up with transgender influencer Dylan Mulvaney to promote its sports bras, and now Adidas is using an intact male model to hawk its women's swimwear. Published May 18, 2023
What is a woman? Tennessee has the answer, with Gov. Bill Lee signing bill defining sex in state law
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee signed legislation defining the word sex in state law, becoming the second state this year to provide an answer to the increasingly polarizing question, "What is a woman?" Published May 18, 2023
Life after Tucker: Lachlan Murdoch says Fox does ‘best thing for the company in long term’
Fox Corp. Executive Chairman and CEO Lachlan Murdoch defended the company's strategic vision after the break-up with top-rated news host Tucker Carlson, saying the network's focus is on doing "the best thing for the company" in the long haul. Published May 18, 2023
Rep. Cori Bush brings ‘Reparations Now’ resolution to address $14 trillion ‘wealth gap’
Rep. Cori Bush, Missouri Democrat, said she is bringing a congressional resolution in support of reparations for slavery, arguing that federal action is needed to address the $14 trillion "Black-White wealth gap." Published May 17, 2023
Dodgers scratch award for drag queens dressed like nuns after Catholic backlash
The Los Angeles Dodgers may have dodged a Bud Light moment after canceling plans to honor a bawdy collective of drag queens who dress up as nuns. Published May 17, 2023
North Carolina 12-week abortion bill becomes law after Republicans override veto
The North Carolina Legislature voted Tuesday to override Gov. Roy Cooper's veto of a bill banning most abortions after 12 weeks' gestation, clearing the necessary three-fifths threshold on a party-line vote with no votes to spare. Published May 16, 2023
FBI raid on home was meant to ‘instill fear in pro-life America,’ Mark Houck tells House panel
The Justice Department might want to forget about the Mark Houck debacle, but there's no chance of that happening with House Republicans in charge. Published May 16, 2023
Kirk Cameron to unveil children’s book ‘Pride Comes Before the Fall’ during Pride Month
Kirk Cameron plans to release a children's book about pride on the first day of June, but don't expect to see it featured at any LGBTQ Pride Month celebrations. Published May 16, 2023
CNN comes in fourth place behind Newsmax in Friday night ratings
It looks like CNN has more to worry about than Fox News Channel and MSNBC. Published May 16, 2023
Muslim parents join conservatives in confronting LGBTQ books
It turns out Muslim parents and Moms for Liberty have at least one thing in common: Both are alarmed about the infusion of LGBTQ books and materials in school classrooms and libraries. Published May 16, 2023
Sports Illustrated features transgender model on cover of swimsuit issue
Transgender models are becoming almost as popular as bikinis when it comes to the Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue. Published May 15, 2023
Vandals burn flags on flagpole at free-market Heartland Institute
Vandals burned two flags flying on a flagpole outside the headquarters of the Heartland Institute, a free-market think tank known for its climate skepticism. Published May 14, 2023
One nation, divided by abortion: Blue, red state chasm widens after fall of Roe
Polls show Americans favor limiting abortions to the first trimester in most cases, but that's not where lawmakers are heading after the Supreme Court overturned the Roe v. Wade decision. Published May 14, 2023
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
