Valerie Richardson
Articles by Valerie Richardson
Rep. Buddy Carter calls for federal probe into transgender-athlete policies at junior colleges
Rep. Buddy Carter, Georgia Republican, on Monday urged the Trump administration to investigate transgender-athlete policies at junior colleges, warning that they may violate Title IX and President Trump's executive order barring males in female scholastic sports. Published November 17, 2025
Heritage exodus grows as George Mason law professor quits over ‘indefensible’ Tucker Carlson defense
A George Mason University law professor has cut ties with the Heritage Foundation as the conservative think tank continues to lose scholars and allies over the leadership's support for podcast host Tucker Carlson. Published November 14, 2025
Texas A&M votes to restrict gender, race ideology in classroom after ‘Gender Unicorn’ outcry
The Texas A&M University System approved policies Thursday aimed at keeping race and gender ideology out of the classroom, clamping down after an uproar spurred by a lecturer caught teaching the "Gender Unicorn" in a children's literature course. Published November 13, 2025
Record number of Americans say free speech going in wrong direction after Charlie Kirk’s killing
The percentage of Americans who say free speech is headed in the wrong direction surged following the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, as shown in a newly released poll. Published November 13, 2025
Ohio board suspends license of doctor who allegedly forced girlfriend to take abortion pills
An Ohio doctor accused of holding down his pregnant girlfriend and cramming crushed abortion pills into her mouth has had his license suspended by the state medical board. Published November 12, 2025
DOJ probes ‘violent riots’ outside Turning Point USA event at UC Berkeley
The Justice Department has launched anti-terrorism and civil rights investigations into the University of California, Berkeley's raucous protest against Turning Point USA. Published November 12, 2025
‘Trans women are women’: Dem Scott Wiener sends message to musician after locker-room attack
California state Sen. Scott Wiener had a message for women fearful of males in their locker rooms: Trans women are women. Published November 11, 2025
Oops: Anchorage School District says disclaimers mistakenly placed on U.S. Constitution booklet
The Anchorage School District triggered an online furor by placing nonendorsement labels on copies of the U.S. Constitution and Declaration of Independence, but it was apparently a mix-up. Published November 11, 2025
Ideological battle on right snowballs as Intercollegiate Studies Institute hit with resignations
Two longtime Intercollegiate Studies Institute board members have stepped down from the conservative organization, saying it has fallen victim to a "post-liberal hijacking" as the battle for the soul of the conservative movement spreads beyond the Heritage Foundation. Published November 11, 2025
Olympics set to ban transgender athletes from female sports ahead of Los Angeles Games: report
The International Olympic Committee is headed toward an across-the-board ban on transgender athletes from female sports following a review of scientific studies showing that male competitors have inherent physical advantages even after testosterone suppression. Published November 10, 2025
Pro-lifers urge Republicans to add Hyde amendment abortion guardrails to Obamacare
Pro-life groups are turning up the heat on Republicans to stop federal Obamacare subsidies from funding insurance plans that include coverage for elective abortions. Published November 9, 2025
Ohio parents win appeals court decision against school district’s anti-misgendering rule
A federal appeals court has ruled that an Ohio school district cannot require students to use opposite-sex pronouns when referring to their transgender and nonbinary classmates, in a decision hailed by supporters as a victory for free speech. Published November 7, 2025
Ted Cruz calls on conservatives to stand up to Tucker Carlson in fight against antisemitism
Sen. Ted Cruz, Texas Republican, is urging conservatives to confront rising antisemitism on the right by naming names -- including that of Tucker Carlson. Published November 7, 2025
Heritage’s antisemitism task force breaks off from foundation, will also probe right-wing threats
The Heritage Foundation's antisemitism task force has split off from the institution "for a season," exiting the conservative think-tank as its members withdraw over President Kevin Roberts' ongoing support for anti-Israel host Tucker Carlson. Published November 6, 2025
‘Clear and present danger’: Liberal firebrand ready to make conservatives miss Pelosi
Conservatives cheering former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's retirement after 40 years in Congress may want to be careful what they wish for. Published November 6, 2025
Heritage president admits ‘I made a mistake,’ resists calls to step down as think tank reels
Heritage Foundation President Kevin Roberts told staffers Wednesday that he "made a mistake" with his much-criticized video defending anti-Israel host Tucker Carlson, but that he wants to stay and clean up what he called "the mess." Published November 5, 2025
NWSL defends Orlando Pride star after she’s accused of being male
Pressure is building on the National Women's Soccer League to implement sex testing amid mounting criticism over a star player suspected of being male. Published November 5, 2025
Jewish groups cut ties with Heritage antisemitism task force over Tucker Carlson defense
The Heritage Foundation's signature antisemitism project was teetering Tuesday as a flurry of Jewish organizations and leaders decamped over the conservative think tank's defense of anti-Israel commentator Tucker Carlson. Published November 4, 2025
Heritage president’s chief of staff resigns in aftermath of Carlson-Fuentes backlash
Ryan Neuhaus, who was chief of staff to Heritage Foundation President Kevin Roberts until Friday, has left the organization as it struggles with the fallout from Mr. Roberts' defense of Tucker Carlson's softball interview with far-right influencer Nick Fuentes. Published November 3, 2025
Transgender athletes still welcome at junior colleges despite NCAA, NAIA restrictions
Major U.S. universities no longer welcome transgender athletes on their women's teams, but biological males seeking to participate in female collegiate sports still have options. Published November 3, 2025
