Valerie Richardson
Articles by Valerie Richardson
The Great Undoing: Biden’s squeeze on oil and gas leasing drains conservation fund
A conservation program hailed by the Biden administration as a force for combating climate change is being jeopardized by the president's own tight-fisted approach to oil-and-gas leasing, according to critics. Published November 22, 2022
Lawsuit seeks to reverse FDA’s ‘reckless’ approval of abortion pills
Foes of the abortion pill are taking their fight to court, accusing the Food and Drug Administration of placing "politics over science" when it sanctioned the two-drug pregnancy-termination regimen in 2000. Published November 18, 2022
Colorado’s Boebert clinches House reelection for Republicans as Frisch concedes in tight race
Democrat Adam Frisch conceded the election to Republican Rep. Lauren Boebert, saying the state's automatic recount is unlikely to change the outcome in a race separated by fewer than 600 votes. Published November 18, 2022
Attacks on pro-life facilities post-Dobbs make up 70% of FBI’s abortion-related cases
About 70% of the FBI's abortion-related cases since the leak of the Supreme Court's decision in Dobbs v. Jackson involve attacks and threats against pro-life facilities, according to FBI Director Christopher A. Wray. Published November 17, 2022
Rep. Lauren Boebert deadlocked with Adam Frisch, as recount looms
The political future of one of the GOP's firebrands was still up in the air Thursday, as Rep. Lauren Boebert remained locked in a too-close-to-call contest with Democratic challenger Adam Frisch. Published November 10, 2022
Pro-lifers blame Republican waffling on abortion for red-wave fizzle
The abortion issue was credited with helping shield Democrats from a red tide in Tuesday's midterm election, but as far as pro-life leaders were concerned, the GOP fizzle was self-inflicted. Published November 9, 2022
Kevin Stitt, Oklahoma governor, defeats Democrat Joy Hofmeister in bid for second term
Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt beat back Tuesday a challenge from Democrat Joy Hofmeister, capturing a second term after polls showed her waging an unexpectedly strong campaign. Published November 8, 2022
Beto O’Rourke falls short again as Texas Gov. Greg Abbott captures third term
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott won his reelection bid Tuesday by defeating former Rep. Beto O'Rourke, who trailed the Republican incumbent throughout the campaign despite his national name recognition and image as a rising Democratic Party star. Published November 8, 2022
Colorado Sen. Michael Bennet wins reelection bid against Republican Joe O’Dea
Sen. Michael Bennet, Colorado Democrat, was projected as the winner Tuesday in his bid for a third term, defying the midterm Republican wave by defeating GOP construction company owner Joe O'Dea in the increasingly blue Rocky Mountain state. Published November 8, 2022
Sen. Cruz rebukes White House for ‘no comment’ on attacks on pro-life pregnancy centers
White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre's "no comment" on the attacks on crisis pregnancy centers has become a source of rising frustration and anger for some pro-life advocates. Published November 8, 2022
‘It’s a lie’: White House rejects claim that pro-life activists targeted for federal arrest
White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre denied Monday that the administration is targeting anti-abortion activists, despite a recent rash of arrests, and refused to comment on attacks on pro-life pregnancy centers. Published November 7, 2022
Republicans rip Biden’s energy agenda after he vows ‘no more drilling’
President Biden handed his foes a closing campaign message with his weekend blasts at drilling and the coal industry, providing Republicans with an opening to turn up the heat on his energy policies. Published November 7, 2022
Proposals to expand, limit abortion access lead list of ballot initiatives
Voters across the country will decide rules on elections, drug legalization and sports gaming in Tuesday's election. Abortion rules might be the biggest issue on the ballots. Published November 7, 2022
Democratic-led states appear ready for change, Republicans running strong on quality-of-life issues
Some blue-tinged states are facing the prospect of GOP governors as Republicans ride the red wave in the final days before the midterm election, but nowhere is the phenomenon less expected than in Oregon. Published November 2, 2022
Biden in, Greta Thunberg out: Stage set for infighting at U.N. climate summit in Egypt
President Biden plans to attend COP27, the annual United Nations climate confab, but he won't be rubbing elbows with Swedish teen activist Greta Thunberg. Published November 1, 2022
Red wave: Trafalgar poll shows most voters see Republicans retaking House, Senate
Most U.S. voters believe Republicans will capture both the House and the Senate in next week's election, according to a poll released Tuesday. Published November 1, 2022
Abrams stumbles in final Georgia governor’s debate with dig at sheriffs, ‘good ol’ boys’
Democrat Stacey Abrams said in the final Georgia gubernatorial debate that state sheriffs want to "take Black people off the streets," handing Republicans a talking point on a pivotal issue a little over a week before the election. Published October 31, 2022
Republicans push back as Democrats seek to blame Pelosi attack on GOP
Democrats were quick to blame the GOP for the vicious attack on Paul Pelosi without mentioning the rising tide of violence this year against conservative targets, prompting Republicans to jog the memories of their colleagues across the aisle. Published October 30, 2022
Vermont family sues after being punished in flap over trans student in girls’ locker room
A Vermont coach and his daughter have sued school officials after being rebuked for using male pronouns to describe a male-to-female transgender student in a girls' locker room, arguing that their First Amendment rights were violated. Published October 28, 2022
Catholic voters, bishops kick Biden to the curb in latest woe for Democrats
President Biden isn't feeling the love ahead of the Nov. 8 election from his fellow Catholics. Published October 27, 2022
