Dear Fellow Patriots,
This week our volunteer management team at The Virginia Council spent another full day planning events for 2025.
It’s been a whirlwind since we started and we’ve certainly had our share of ups and downs and disappointments. Arrangements that didn’t come through as we had hoped and the never ending scrapping for financial help to pull off our plan to educate and inspire and push back on the destructive forces in our culture.
Through it all we keep growing and adding new events and lectures and elements that grow our outreach and mission.
I want to thank you for your support in 2024.
Whether you have made a financial donation or purchased tickets for our Virginia Forum speaker series or attended one of our free events or volunteered- YOU have helped us grow and spread the good word about solid conservative principles.
Soon I’ll be sending our 2025 calendar dates so you can start planning to be with us for some exciting events.
In the meantime, I hope you’ll consider volunteering next year or making a tax deductible recurring monthly donation.
I can’t wait to share with you our work to fight to preserve our history and educate the public about the corrupt forces that are harming our society but also our plans to add fun and inspiring events next year.
We must mobilize young working people to care about the past and dream big about the future! That’s what we plan to do in 2025!
Please help by joining us here!!
John Reid
Founding Chairman
of The Virginia Council
Virginia Election Updates:
Youngkin, Scott downplay potential Trump effects on Virginia policy | VPM
Virginia Democrats advance efforts to protect abortion, voting rights, marriage equality | AP News
2 new US congressmen to be replaced in Virginia Statehouse special elections | AP News
Virginia teachers union mourns over Trump victory: 'They will come for us'
State lawmakers consider options for military tuition program
Urban and Rural Voting Changes for President
Va. launches resource hub to improve student and school outcomes amid performance data questions • Virginia Mercury
An Overlooked — and Increasingly Important — Clue to How People Vote - POLITICO
More Virginia localities consider voting system changes • Virginia Mercury
What another Trump term could mean for Virginians' student loan relief - Axios Richmond
The key election statistic: Many Democrats simply didn't vote - Cardinal News
Voter Turnout by Congressional District
America's youngest voters become major election liars
Virginia's Swing Localities
Virginia Assembly, Senate & Governor updates:
$30.5 million paid out to support recovery in Virginia - Cardinal News
How big is the Microporous announcement? Here are 12 ways this matters. - Cardinal News
Jason Miyares on X: "Progressive prosecutors who act like social workers instead of upholding the law endanger our communities. This year, my Protecting Americans Action Fund helped defeat pro-criminal public attorney candidates nationwide because public safety must come first." / X
'Let Us Make Darkness Tremble': Special Message from Lt. Gov. Winsome Sears
Youngkin urges Hurricane Helene survivors to contact officials, shares storm recovery update • Virginia Mercury
VCU students spit on, steal fetal models from pro-life display | The College Fix
Sears may have violated the Defense Department’s directive in campaign communication
Virginia's health department crisis: 20 years in the making - Axios Richmond
Governor Glenn Youngkin | Governor.Virginia.gov Governor Youngkin recognizes November 10-16, 2024, as NURSE PRACTITIONER WEEK in the Commonwealth of Virginia
Youngkin launches Virginia Veterans Network to support military families • Virginia Mercury
Veterans Day, November 11, 2024
The Navy dedicated a new memorial at Little Creek-Fort Story By Steve Walsh
EOD Group 2 holds dedication ceremony for Navy Special Operations Memorial | Top Stories | militarynews.com
By Lt. Chelsea Cannady
PHOTOS: Fredericksburg Veterans Day procession and commemoration - Fredericksburg Free Press By Tristan Lorei
Sunday Story: A Special Force - richmondmagazine.com By Joan Tupponce
PHOTOS: Honoring veterans at Oak Hill Cemetery - Fredericksburg Free Press By Ted Schubel
WATCH: Army veteran speaks on Veterans Day at Historic Germanna - Fredericksburg Free Press By Ted Schubel
‘We thank you’: Veterans honored at Virginia War Memorial’s 68th Annual Veterans Day Ceremony | WRIC ABC 8News By Sahara Sriraman
Articles, News, & Quotes:
Virginia’s largest megasite lands the biggest project Southside has ever seen, after years of trying - Cardinal News By Grace Mamon
Virginia opioid overdose deaths nearing pre-pandemic levels | VPM By Adrienne Hoar McGibbon
Virginia Project on X: "Every parent needs to see if this book, which teaches kids to trade sex in order to obtain gender-altering hormones is in their schools. This one was found in a Loudoun County middle school. Bet it's everywhere. “Seeing Gender” by Iris Gottlieb https://t.co/BRdzSQOVhv" / X
Virginia mother declares 'victory' after school system quietly removes 'X-rated' LGBTQ graphic novel | Fox News By Nikolas Lanum
Supervisor acknowledges 'people are getting frustrated' after Sandston crime By WTVR CBS web staff
Hurricanes Are Not Political. — Kerry: By Kerry Dougherty
Alleged brothel clients from Mass. and Virginia will be identified - Axios Boston By Mike Deehan
Study on physicians' race affecting Black babies' health challenged By Usha Lee McFarling
Stereotype Threats & Studies -- Another Replication Shows Failure Stereotype Threat Is Probably Empty | National Review By Jason Richwine
Rappahannock Tribe, 5 others across U.S. sign preservation agreements with National Park Service | WRIC ABC 8News By Ryan Nadeau
Billboard's future uncertain as Richmond designates Shockoe Hill African Burying Ground a cemetery By Graham Moomaw
Jury awards Abu Ghraib detainees $42 million, holds contractor responsible | AP News By Matthew Barakat
The Jefferson Council Welcomes New President — The Jefferson Council
Appalachian Power explores small modular reactors to meet future energy demand in Virginia By Appalachian Power
Smithfield agrees to pay $2 million to resolve child labor allegations at Minnesota meat plant | AP News
Plans to restore 1776 Commission recall efforts to revise Virginia’s K-12 history standards • Virginia Mercury By Nathaniel Cline
Traveling Bricks | Virginia Museum of History & Culture
John Reid and Yusuf Tejada, at The Virginia Council meeting on Wednesday November 13th shared their insights on the election results in central Virginia. They answered questions from our members about the politics and demographics of the region. Cris Saxman, Executive Director of Virginia FREE was able to add his historical perspective as a former member of the House of Delegates.
Interviews of Interest
DOUG WILDER Reflects on Last Week's Election Results Former Governor Wilder reveals his thoughts on the Presidental race in Virginia and nationwide and how polling played a part.
HANS VON SPAKOVSKY Addresses 2024 Voting Integrity Hans, from The Heritage Foundation, shares his thoughts on the decrease in Democratic voters compared to the 2020 election.
Chesterfield Mother Speaks Up for Her Parental Rights at School Board Meeting! - YouTube
TODD GILBERT Discusses Proposed Virginia Constitution Amendments
Todd, Republican leader in the House of Delegates gives an update on a state Constitutional amendment promoting abortion, introduced in Virginia.
WATCH: Army veteran speaks on Veterans Day at Historic Germanna - Fredericksburg Free Press By Ted Schubel
JON DECKER RE: Trump's Cabinet Choices Jon Decker, the White House correspondent from Gray TV talks about President Trump's Cabinet picks and the Washington reaction in DC.
The Jefferson Council on X: "TJC President Joel Gardner wants alumni who haven't been paying attention to D.E.I. on campuses to remember the words of Anthony Kronman, the former Dean of Yale's Law School, "The demand for ever greater diversity in higher education is a political campaign masquerading as an https://t.co/kQCcJxE8aJ" / X
Political expert, former Virginia delegate talks swing state move for Trump, local races | DC News Now
Freedom of Speech and Freedom of the Press Issues
Thank national media’s bias for helping Trump stage comeback | Fort Worth Star-Telegram By Cynthia M. Allen
Ian Prior on X: "🚨🚨🚨 On May 28, 2021 the FBI called the Loudoun County Emergency Communications Center to inquire about a report from Loudoun County Public Schools about an angry parent at Stone Bridge High School. Turns out that parent was the father of the sexual assault victim so the FBI https://t.co/KdJfMJrGoJ" / X
VCU students spit on, steal fetal models from pro-life display | The College Fix By Micaiah Bilger
RCI's Benjamin Weingarten On The Fed-Led Proxy Effort To Abridge Free Speech And A Free Press | Video | RealClearPolitics By Tim Hains
Activist who attempted to vandalize US Constitution sentenced to 18 months in prison | Just The News By Misty Severi
Judge denies Loudoun parents' plea to speak at school board meeting on safety By Nick Minock
Archivist urges maximum sentences for climate activists who vandalized founding docs By Chris Harris
The Virginia Council has been blessed with unwavering support from the community since its founding a few years ago. And we decided to add some new ways to thank you for your ongoing assistance in our efforts to educate and inform Virginians.
"Announcing The Virginia Council membership reward program.
Sign up today on our website for the various levels of support!"
Member level: Simple membership is free when you sign up for our email newsletter or attend a monthly meeting.
Liberty level: For an annual contribution of $100 you get the newsletter, access to our monthly meetings and a commemorative Virginia Council lapel pin.
Patriot level: When you step up to make an annual contribution of $250 you receive first access to tickets to our annual Christmas and Patriot Parties, the commemorative Virginia Council pin, and the newsletter and monthly meeting access.
President's Council level: For a commitment of $1000 you receive the newsletter, access to our monthly meetings, 2 lapel pins, 2 invitations to both of our annual parties, and 2 VIP tickets to one Virginia Forum lecture of your choice.
We hope you'll find these rewards an added incentive to help fund our efforts to restore a full view of Virginia's history, monuments & role that government plays in our lives.
We appreciate all your support and encouragement and look forward to bringing you more compelling voices of liberty, freedom, and conscience over the next year.
To become a Liberty, Patriot, or President's Council member, please make a contribution here.
To volunteer, click here.
The Executive Board of the Virginia Council
The Virginia Council
Preserving Virginia’s history and creating a more prosperous future for all Virginians.
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