Valerie Richardson
Articles by Valerie Richardson
Former CBS News abortion reporter jumps to Planned Parenthood
Kate Smith, the former CBS News reporter covering abortion, fueled a flare-up over liberal media bias Monday by announcing that she has gone to work for Planned Parenthood. Published April 25, 2022
Feminist lecturer says Harvard canceled her because ‘I do not believe there are male women’
Devin Jane Buckley isn't on board with the gender-identity movement, which apparently means she can't give a lecture on British romanticism and philosophy at Harvard. Published April 25, 2022
Madison Cawthorn dismisses ‘goofy vacation photos’ showing him in lingerie
Rep. Madison Cawthorn, North Carolina Republican, swung back after photos of him wearing women's lingerie during a cruise-ship game made the rounds, saying it would take more than 'goofy vacation photos' to scuttle his political career. Published April 23, 2022
Fox hosts Hannity, Gutfeld roast ex-colleague Chris Wallace after CNN+ flops
Some Fox personalities couldn't resist taking jabs at former colleague and ship-jumper Chris Wallace after the collapse of his new gig at CNN+, a casualty of the new management's decision Thursday to scuttle the streaming service after just 30 days. Published April 22, 2022
Montana court halts law requiring surgery to change sex on birth certificate
A Montana court blocked a newly passed state law requiring surgery before allowing those born in the state to amend their birth certificates to align with their gender identity. Published April 22, 2022
CNN faces ridicule, questions for nixing touted streaming service after 30 days
CNN+ turned out to be a minus. The cable news giant said Thursday that its much-hyped streaming service will shut down on April 30 after just one month, a mortifying crash-and-burn for the ratings-challenged network as it struggles to find its footing amid upheavals in management and ownership. Published April 21, 2022
Republicans look to block Biden’s new ‘woke,’ trans-friendly approach to airport security
House Republicans introduced Thursday legislation to block the Biden administration's newly issued screening policies aimed at improving the airport experience for transgender passengers, calling the updates a threat to national security. Published April 21, 2022
CNN will shut down struggling streaming service
CNN+, the cable network's highly touted streaming service, will shut down on April 30 after just one month, according to the network. Published April 21, 2022
New Jersey’s pregnant inmates spur outrage over transgender transfers
Last year, the New Jersey Department of Corrections agreed to house inmates based on their gender identity after being sued by the American Civil Liberties Union. This year, two female prisoners are pregnant. Published April 21, 2022
Denver reminds 420 Festival attendees that public pot smoking is illegal
It's April 20, but the city of Denver reminded those planning to attend Wednesday's Mile High 420 Festival at Civic Center Park that smoking pot is strictly prohibited. Published April 20, 2022
California bill to protect pregnant women from liability stokes infanticide fears
Democratic legislators determined to make California a sanctuary state for abortion have triggered a backlash with a bill that pro-life advocates contend crosses the line from codifying Roe to decriminalizing infanticide. Published April 19, 2022
Colorado Republican sues to have ‘Let’s Go Brandon’ included on ballot
Republican Dave Williams wants his nickname included on the congressional primary ballot, but his nickname isn't "Dave": It's "Let's Go Brandon." Published April 18, 2022
Eighteen states rip Biden administration’s proposed crackdown on charter schools
Eighteen Republican governors slammed Monday the Biden administration's effort to restrict federal grants to charter schools, accusing the administration of seeking to position itself as a "national charter school board." Published April 18, 2022
Kansas Gov. Kelly faces override threat after vetoing women’s sports, parental-rights bills
Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly, a Democrat, vetoed Friday a bill to bar male-born athletes from female sports, setting up a showdown with the Republican-controlled legislature. Published April 16, 2022
Sen. Feinstein insists she’s able to serve after report questioning her mental fitness
Sen. Dianne Feinstein insisted she is still able to serve Friday following a report citing anonymous lawmakers concerned that the 88-year-old California Democrat no longer has the ability to do the job. Published April 15, 2022
Kentucky’s Riley Gaines makes splash by blasting ‘unfair’ rules after swimming against Lia Thomas
If there's one thing women's collegiate swimmers dare not say, it's that they think competing against Lia Thomas is wrong, but Riley Gaines clearly didn't get the memo. Published April 14, 2022
Kentucky legislators easily override Democratic governor’s veto of Save Women’s Sports bill
Kentucky state legislators voted overwhelmingly Wednesday to override Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear's veto of a bill barring male-born athletes from girls' and women's sports. Published April 13, 2022
Mike Pence declares ‘Emma Weyant won that race,’ not Lia Thomas
Add former Vice President Mike Pence to the list of those declaring that Emma Weyant, not Lia Thomas, was the true winner of a swimming title at last month's NCAA Division I women's championships. Published April 13, 2022
Hillsdale rides classical education boom as parents seek alternatives to woke K-12 schools
For parents frustrated with the woke classroom instruction in their local K-12 schools, Hillsdale College is expanding its footprint. Published April 13, 2022
Twitter cancels Juanita Broaddrick as list of banned conservatives grows
Clinton accuser Juanita Broaddrick has been kicked off Twitter over her COVID-19 tweets, joining the growing list of prominent conservatives jettisoned from the tech platform for violations of its policies. Published April 11, 2022
