Dear friends and fellow citizens,
The Virginia Council, with your help, has accomplished so much since its formation in 2021! We’ve had monthly meetings with insightful speakers, thoughtful discussions with national figures at The Virginia Forum, fun patriotic parties, and a weekly newsletter full of stories important to all Virginians. And we thank you for your participation, attendance, and support! As a true grassroots civic organization (no NGO funds here!), we really do owe our thanks to all of you for the success of the last four years.
But there is much more to be done to ensure that our government - municipal, county, and state adheres to and are governed by our Commonwealth’s constitution. Without your attention to these issues our basic liberties, freedoms, and rights are at risk.
If current affairs and the standard of governance have got you wondering, “How have we gotten here?” please consider standing with us to help get the message out that despite our flaws and past transgressions this is a great state to raise a family, grow a business, and we appreciate the sacrifices made by those in our past to get us here today.
The question becomes, “What are you willing to do to make it better?” We are looking for energetic patriots who can help with welcoming new members, forge civic relationships, help educate and inform our electorate, organize meetings and events, and of course, help raise funds that can broaden our reach. As an all-volunteer, unpaid group, reminiscent of De Tocqueville's praise for ‘associations’ in America, we can only be successful with your help.
The best way to overcome discomfort or anxiety is to take action to resolve the source of that concern. Unlike the weather, politics and governance ARE responsive to our complaints and petitions to improve them. Whether it is schools, personal safety, fraudulent spending, defending illegals at the cost of citizens, or destruction of our past, complaining is not enough to correct our course. History’s lessons show that liberties lost are not easily recovered. Join us today and our mission of preserving the best of the past to create the brightest future for all of Virginia’s citizens.
Speaking of stepping up, the Board of The Virginia Council has asked me to step in as Interim Chairman while our founding executive, John Reid, pursues the office of Lt. Governor. Our mission will not change, and our enthusiasm is undiminished. With your support and volunteer efforts we can do even more to educate the electorate on the crucial decisions we face as a society. Respond here if you’d like to become an active member!
Will McGurn
Interim President, The Virginia Council
Virginia Election Updates:
Winsome Earle-Sears outlines pathway to GOP victory in Virginia - Washington Examiner By Mabinty Quarshie
In 2025 Virginia governor's race, Democrat Abigail Spanberger makes appeal based on her bio - CBS News By Hunter Woodall & Fin Daniel Gomez
Earle-Sears offers GOP vision following Dem primary | WVTF By Brad Kutner
Candidates clash over the future of education in Virginia By Cameron Thompson
Hashmi, Jones join Spanberger on statewide Democratic ticket - Cardinal News By Elizabeth Beyer
(4) NOVA Campaigns on X: "Host: “Majority of voters in Virginia are racist.” Dem LtGov nominee @SenatorHashmi: “It’s very disturbing” https://t.co/ztqb0qr15U" / X
John Reid would vote ‘no, no, no’ on in-progress constitutional amendments • Virginia Mercury By Charlotte Rene Woods
Virginia helps lead $7.4 billion national settlement with Sacklers, Purdue Pharma over opioid crisis • Virginia Mercury By Markus Schmidt
With official results pending, Hashmi is apparent victor in Democratic lieutenant governor primary • Virginia Mercury By Samantha Willis
GOP's Earle-Sears warns Dem opponent: 'Objects are closer than they appear' | Fox News By Charles Creitz
Clean Virginia tops Dominion in Democratic primaries By Brandon Jarvis
Hashmi declares victory over Stoney in Democratic LG race By Graham Moomaw
State Sen. Tara Durant announces her intention to run for Congress - Fredericksburg Free Press By FFP Staff
How Richmond voters blocked Levar Stoney’s rise to higher office By Graham Moomaw
Crypto group wades into Virginia special election By Brady Dale
Democrats hoping for anti-Trump backlash in Virginia's race to elect first female governor - Washington Times By Seth McLaughlin
Petersburg councilor shifts independent lieutenant governor bid to write-in campaign By Bill Atkinson
9 more things to know about the statewide primary results - Cardinal News By Dwayne Yancey
Walkinshaw’s frontrunner status sparks debate over fairness in Virginia’s 11th Congressional District Primary By Andrew Kerley
Crypto group wades into Virginia special election By Brady Dale
Virginia AG's Office Defends LG Earle-Sears in Ethics/FOIA Lawsuit over Undisclosed Israel Trip By Josh Stansfield
Both parties face challenges this year in Virginia. Here are some of the big ones. - Cardinal News By Dwayne Yancey
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Virginia Assembly, Senate & Governor updates:
Youngkin advocates ‘commonsense’ in November following Virginia primaries - Washington Examiner By Asher Notheis
Styrofoam containers will soon be banned in Virginia By Katherine Hafner
Rep. Griffith: ‘Big, beautiful bill’ should benefit SW Virginia | WJHL | Tri-Cities News & Weather By Jeff Keeling
Virginia group plans nuclear test reactor to boost research efforts - Cardinal News By Matt Busse
Even members of Congress have no clear idea of unemployment related to Trump cuts | FFXnow By Scott McCaffrey
Loudoun County supervisor criticizes sheriff's ICE cooperation | wusa9.com
By Sophie Rosenthal
New Virginia law targets drug dealers after fentanyl deaths By Cameron Thompson
Vindman, Kiggans cross aisle in bid to get phones out of classrooms By Michael Martz
Exploring the Histories of Black Sites | Mellon Foundation By Timothy Wroten
Alpha-gal syndrome is gaining recognition in Virginia. For those who have the tick-borne illness, it’s long overdue. - Cardinal News By Emily Schabaker
LISTEN: Programs for kids at the Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park - Fredericksburg Free Press By Ted Schubel
VA: Panel approves Barbara Johns statue for U.S. Capitol By Andrew Cain
Articles, News, & Quotes:
(1) Wesley Hunt on X: "We are not defined by the names on buildings or the faces carved in stone, we are defined by our unwavering resolve to fulfill the promise of America. Tearing down statues and erasing history to appease a loud minority isn’t progress, it’s regression. Because when we erase https://t.co/s98DpMPecH" / X
Trump bans 'negative' signage at national parks, asks visitors to report text deemed unpatriotic By Jack Dolan
Army parade, Trump birthday take over D.C., as 'No Kings' protests erupt across nation • Virginia Mercury By Ariana Figueroa & Ashley Murray
Army Secretary stops in Yorktown for Army’s 250th Anniversary By Steve Walsh
ResetUVA, Wahoos4UVA express polar views on University leadership - The Cavalier Daily - University of Virginia's Student Newspaper By Grace Little
Financial Data: 'No Kings' Protests Are Hypocritical Astroturfing By Robert Busek
Fort Walker prepping to revert back to A.P. Hill, but with a twist - Fredericksburg Free Press By FFP Staff
HRBT to break through on latest tunnel, route vehicles onto new bridge this fall By Mick McNamara
Ohio-based hospital chain with facilities in Va. said to profiteer from massive charity-care program • Virginia Mercury By Marty Schladen
The American army in the Revolution was integrated. It would not be again until the Korean War. - Cardinal News By Ben Swenson
Report: Richmond kept millions in business tax credits without notifying owners By Tyler Layne
The lives, legacy of free Black Virginians are the core of the new Richmond exhibition By Vicki L. Friedman
Henrico wins water taste-test award from American Water Works Association - Henrico County, Virginia
A look back at the first 6 months of Caesars Virginia in Danville: more revenue, more visitors, more jobs, more collaboration - Cardinal News By Grace Mamon
Rebuilding one of the nation's oldest Black churches begins at Juneteenth ceremony | AP News By Ben Finley
Organ transplant network chooses new board, drawing criticism By Eric Kolenich
Roanoke's Lucy Addison school is among 9 new Virginia landmarks - Cardinal News By Cardinal Staff
Volunteers keep watch over SML's water quality for nearly four decades | WVTF By Jeff Bossert
'Option C' for new Rappahannock River crossing gets regional endorsement - Fredericksburg Free Press By Jonathan Hunley
Archaeologists unearth foundation of 1760s schoolhouse for Black children | AP News
Virginia doesn’t have statewide data center regulations. Localities are making their own rules. • Virginia Mercury By Shannon Heckt
Before the shopping and the traffic, his family's farm ruled Short Pump By Greg McQuade
State approves application for historic marker about Danville canal - Cardinal News By Grace Mamon
Coleman Hughes: What American Students Aren’t Taught About Slavery By Coleman Hughes
Revival of legendary country music radio show celebrates 10 years - Cardinal News By Jeff Lester
Saving Henry County's past, one document at a time - Cardinal News By Dean-Paul Stevens
Exploring the Histories of Black Sites | Mellon Foundation By Timothy Wroten
LISTEN: Programs for kids at the Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park - Fredericksburg Free Press By Ted Schubel
Interviews & Videos of Interest
Commentary from Bill Bolling - by Brandon Jarvis "Republicans need to bury the hatchet and become a united force if they’re going to have any chance of winning in November."
(4) C'villeBubble on X: "🚨UVA's Larry Sabato on VA LG race: Republican White Gay Male v Democrat Muslim South Asian (India) Female - "This is diversity on steroids. The parties have done a good job in getting a better representation of the population.” 🇺🇸@VA_GOP candidate @JohnReid4VA is the best https://t.co/9RqYVSkkc1" / X
TRUMP Goes ALL OUT For The Army; "No Kings" Attracts CLUELESS Protestors | Ep 476 Sean Spicer interviews Raheem Kassam & John Reid, Republican candidate for Lt. Governor in Virginia.
(2) C'villeBubble on X: "🔶⚔️🔷 Center for Politics' Larry Sabato went on local news and articulated the obvious "There's no strong evidence" No Kings Day of Defiance "shifted public opinion or rattled Republican leadership" 📽️NBC29 https://t.co/YjjQUtliBd" / X
(3) The Jefferson Council on X: "At the latest UVA Board of Visitors meeting, Board Member Doug Wetmore voiced strong concerns about ideological imbalance within the university’s faculty and academic institutions. “You need to have a faculty that attempts to be balanced." Referencing past research, Wetmore https://t.co/rNWkPnS2YP" / X
(4) Brenden Dilley on X: "🇺🇸Good Morning America🇺🇸 https://t.co/4E9igaDOBs" / X
The Constitution, Bill of Rights, and Liberty
Fourth Circuit Upholds Ban on Gun Sales to Under-21s – Bearing Arms By Cam Edwards
8 Killer Quotes From Justice Alito's Latest Sit-Down Interview By Shawn Fleetwood
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
If you are interested in donating appreciated securities, we now have an account to make it easy for you (see the information below).
Contact us HERE for more details.
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