Valerie Richardson
Articles by Valerie Richardson
Defying the gavel: State legislators risk censure, removal by breaking strict rules of decorum
Montana state Rep. Zooey Zephyr had already run afoul of the House leadership by accusing legislators of having "blood on your hands," but after a raucous protest at the state capitol, the Republican majority declared enough. Published April 27, 2023
Tucker Carlson’s Twitter video views outnumber Fox News audience in old time slot
Tucker Carlson may no longer be hosting a show on the Fox News Channel, but he still knows how to pull in an audience. Published April 27, 2023
What is a woman? Kansas Legislature has the answer with Women’s Bill of Rights
The Kansas Legislature overrode Gov. Laura Kelly's veto of a bill enacting a biological definition of the word "woman," a measure that prevents courts and government officials from redefining the term to include biological men who identify as women. Published April 27, 2023
Kansas enacts law saving babies born alive
The Kansas Legislature overrode Gov. Laura Kelly's veto of a bill requiring doctors to try to save babies born alive after botched abortions, one of three abortion-related bills that GOP lawmakers are seeking to enact over the Democratic governor's opposition. Published April 27, 2023
Tucker Carlson breaks silence after Fox News exit: ‘True things prevail’
Tucker Carlson broke two days of public silence on Wednesday evening by issuing a cryptic message hinting about his future, saying that there remain a few places where "you can still find Americans saying true things." Published April 26, 2023
Newsmax reports surge in viewers after Tucker Carlson’s exit from Fox News
The Fox News Channel's loss of top-rated host Tucker Carlson has apparently become Newsmax's gain. Published April 26, 2023
Al Sharpton demands ‘full explanation’ from CNN on firing of ‘superb journalist’ Don Lemon
CNN's decision to part ways with longtime anchor Don Lemon didn't exactly shock media-watchers, but it did blindside Al Sharpton. Published April 26, 2023
Senate Democrats, Republicans trade extremism charges on abortion bill to ‘codify Roe’
Democrats accusing Republicans of abortion extremism had the charge thrown back in their faces at a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on the Women's Health Protection Act, legislation that would lift virtually all limits on pregnancy termination. Published April 26, 2023
What’s next for Tucker Carlson? Offers pour in as Fox-watchers debate network’s future
Tucker Carlson may be out of a job today, but don't expect him to remain unemployed for long. Published April 25, 2023
Michigan students sue school district for banning ‘Let’s Go Brandon’ sweatshirts
Two middle school students sued a Michigan school district after they were ordered to shed sweatshirts emblazoned with "Let's Go Brandon." The pupils are accusing the district of viewpoint discrimination for banning the anti-Biden slogan while allowing other political and social messaging. Published April 25, 2023
Rebuke of transgender legislator spurs protests, arrests at Montana Legislature
At least seven demonstrators were arrested at the Montana State Capitol on Monday after a raucous crowd interrupted the legislature with a noisy protest to support a transgender lawmaker who was suspended from speaking on the floor for incendiary remarks. Published April 24, 2023
Drama swirls as Don Lemon ‘terminated by CNN’ after 17 years
CNN announced the exit Monday of longtime anchor Don Lemon, and not surprisingly, there was drama. Published April 24, 2023
Tucker Carlson’s exit from Fox News shakes up political, media terrain
Fox News Media shook the U.S. broadcasting and political landscape by announcing Monday that it has parted ways with top-rated primetime host Tucker Carlson, a stunning move with implications for the network's audience primacy, litigation battles, and the 2024 election. Published April 24, 2023
Bud Light executive takes leave of absence after Dylan Mulvaney uproar: Reports
The Bud Light marketing executive who sought to update the beer's "fratty" image has reportedly taken a leave of absence following boycotts and outrage over the brand's partnership with a transgender influencer. Published April 22, 2023
North Carolina on verge of transgender sports ban after hearing from injured female athlete
The North Carolina General Assembly has advanced a women's sports bill after a teen volleyball player disclosed the extensive injuries she suffered from being hit in the face with a ball spiked by a male-born competitor who identifies as female. Published April 21, 2023
What is a woman?: Kansas governor sets up override fight with Woman’s Bill of Rights veto
Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly vetoed a first-of-its kind bill defining what it means to be a woman, putting her at risk of being overridden again on a contentious cultural issue by the Republican-controlled legislature. Published April 20, 2023
Doug Burgum signs North Dakota bill banning gender-transition drugs, surgeries for minors
Red states are passing bans on gender-transition treatment for minor children faster than the American Civil Liberties Union can sue them. Published April 20, 2023
House Republicans pass bill with message to male-born athletes: Quit competing with women
House Republicans passed a bill barring male-born athletes from female scholastic sports, declaring their participation a violation of Title IX and forcing Democrats to go on the record on a hot-button social issue that could come back to haunt them in 2024. Published April 20, 2023
Washington bill to ‘hide’ children seeking gender transition, abortions from parents stokes alarm
The idea that parents who don't support their child's gender transition need to be pushed aside is gaining steam in blue-state legislatures, starting with Washington. Published April 19, 2023
Education secretary repeatedly declines to answer after Republican asks ‘what is a woman’
Democrats keep taking a pass when pressed to define "woman," and so Republicans keep asking. Published April 19, 2023
