Valerie Richardson
Articles by Valerie Richardson
Eric Swalwell’s snarky anti-GOP tweet on church shooting blasted after news of China motive emerges
Rep. Eric Swalwell's swipe at House Republicans over the deadly California church shooting appears to have backfired, thanks to a connection the Golden State Democrat had with a woman believed to be a spy for the People's Republic of China. Published May 17, 2022
South Carolina governor signs bill barring male-born athletes from female sports
South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster has signed legislation barring male-born athletes from girls' and women's scholastic sports, drawing kudos from advocates for fairness in female athletics and criticism from the gender-identity movement. Published May 17, 2022
California church shooting under investigation as an anti-Taiwan ‘hate incident’
Authorities said Monday that the deadly California church shooting is being investigated as a hate crime fueled by the suspect's reported anti-Taiwan animus. Published May 16, 2022
Judge nixes California law setting quotas for female members on corporate boards
A Los Angeles judge has struck down California's first-in-the-nation law requiring corporate boards to adhere to gender quotas, calling the measure unconstitutional. Published May 16, 2022
House Pro-Choice Caucus rejects ‘choice’ as Dems struggle with abortion messaging
They caved to the left on "woman" and "mother," and now Democrats are prepared to abandon a time-honored triumph of political branding: the word "choice" as shorthand for "abortion." Published May 16, 2022
California church members hogtied suspect in deadly shooting
Congregants hog-tied the suspect in Sunday's deadly California shooting and confiscated both of his firearms, an act of bravery credited by authorities with saving lives. Published May 15, 2022
‘Never say never’: Melania Trump teases 2024 run, calls Vogue ‘biased’ after snub
Former first lady Melania Trump may never appear on the cover of Vogue, but she isn't closing the door on another stint in the White House. Published May 15, 2022
Bette Midler slammed after telling women to ‘try breastfeeding’ amid baby formula shortage
Entertainer Bette Midler came under criticism Friday after telling mothers to "try breastfeeding" in response to the nationwide baby formula shortage. Published May 13, 2022
Texas Supreme Court allows state to pursue gender-transition child-abuse investigations
The Texas Supreme Court has lifted a halt on state child abuse investigations when minors undergo gender-transition treatment. Published May 13, 2022
Most battleground voters oppose ‘transgender agenda’ on education, sports, medicine: poll
Most voters in battleground states oppose key priorities of the transgender-rights movement, including allowing male-born athletes in female sports and gender-transition medical treatment for children, according to a newly released poll. Published May 12, 2022
Frustration builds over DOJ’s lackluster response to protests at Supreme Court justices’ homes
A few hours after Attorney General Merrick Garland promised to beef up Supreme Court security, it was business as usual in front of Justice Brett M. Kavanaugh's house. Published May 12, 2022
Protester says Amy Coney Barrett, who gave birth five times, doesn’t understand pregnancy
Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett has given birth five times, but a protester in front of her house said the conservative jurist doesn't realize what it's like to undergo a full-term pregnancy. Published May 12, 2022
U.S. Marshals ordered to protect Supreme Court justices amid rising protests
Attorney General Merrick Garland has ordered the U.S. Marshals Service to help protect Supreme Court justices amid rising Republican outrage over abortion-rights activism targeting their homes. Published May 11, 2022
Manchin joins Senate Republicans in blocking Democratic abortion bill
Senate Democrats came up short Wednesday in their bid to pass legislation erasing abortion limits as Republicans stood firm in a display of political theater triggered by last week's leaked Supreme Court draft showing that Roe v. Wade is living on borrowed time. Published May 11, 2022
Police investigate claim that ‘Jane’s Revenge’ attacked Wisconsin Family Action building
Police are investigating after a group calling itself "Jane's Revenge" reportedly claimed responsibility for Sunday's attack on the Wisconsin Family Action building in a message warning of more violence unless pro-life organizations disband. Published May 11, 2022
Republicans, Democrats trade extremism charges in showdown on doomed abortion bill
A bill to wipe out abortion restrictions nationwide took center stage Wednesday as Senate Democrats teed up a bill that has virtually no chance of passage but allows both sides to play to their base. Published May 11, 2022
Lauren Boebert calls Lori Lightfoot ‘insurrectionist’ after mayor’s ‘call to arms’ on Supreme Court
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot met with pushback on the right after declaring that the Supreme Court's leaked draft opinion on abortion was a "call to arms." Published May 10, 2022
New White House press secretary called Fox News ‘racist,’ made ‘stolen election’ claims
Karine Jean-Pierre is preparing to take over for Jen Psaki as White House press secretary at the end of the week, and her previous blasts at those who don't share her progressive views are drawing fresh media attention. Published May 10, 2022
Senate Republicans urge Biden administration not to cave to left on hunting, fishing
Senate Republicans on Tuesday addressed growing fears that the Biden administration may curtail hunting and fishing on national wildlife refuges after opting to settle rather than fight an environmental lawsuit. Published May 10, 2022
Democrats keep laser-focused on support for Roe, ignore widespread backing of abortion restrictions
Democrats are touting polls showing that most Americans favor upholding Roe v. Wade, but what they're not saying is that voters also want to see significant restrictions on abortion that the left opposes. Published May 9, 2022
