| "We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.--That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed,” This is why The Virginia Council exists. To keep the founding principles of our country and commonwealth as alive and as vital today as they have been for 250 years. The utterly disgraceful proclamation by Senator Kaine that shocked the conscience of the nation last Wednesday was not a misunderstanding or mistake. It was a confession of the modern political view that imbues the government with special status above the governed. It's the thought that Leviathan's rules and regulators are the legitimate source of our government. This is the creed of the swamp and its haughty disregard for the little people outside the beltway. And this view is antithetical to a functioning representative democracy. Senator Kaine was able to violate another foundational idea underlying our constitutional republic: that a recognition of God's grace and inspiration is crucial to the success of our society. As John Adams said: 'Our Constitution was made only for a moral and religious people. It is wholly inadequate to the government of any other.' Kaine's distortion of American's faith, and his comparison of it to a repressive theocracy, is an indication of how little he appreciates its crucial value in the formation and flourishing of our country. Perhaps Kaine has also forgotten - or has actively repudiated - the immortal words of the late President John F. Kennedy in his eloquent and famous inaugural address delivered in January 1961: "The rights of man come not from the generosity of the state but from the hand of God." We are here to raise our voices in opposition to these evil ideas. They are a deadly political cancer infecting our body politic. If left unchallenged they will be fatal to our country as we know it and pose a dangerous, and perhaps even deadly, threat to every man, woman and child in America. With your voices, and your help, we can stand up for the greatest government ever devised by mankind. And pass this precious heritage on to succeeding generations. Speak up for your rights, act on your principles and our success will be assured. Sincerely,  Will McGurn Interim President, The Virginia Council The next monthly meeting of The Virginia Council will be September 10th, 5:30-8:00 pm at Park Lane Tavern in Short Pump. Michael Watson, Research Director of The Capital Research Center, will discuss the value and importance of Right To Work laws in Virginia Please RSVP Here.  Does Big Labor truly represent the American worker? -Capital Research Center By Michael Watson Virginia Election Updates: James Carville lauds Virginia's Abigail Spanberger's crime message By Julia Manchester Fake News? Spanberger Facebook Page Masquerades as Media By Tyler O'Neil Winsome Earle-Sears targets Abigail Spanberger's record on trans issues in Virginia governor's race - Washington Times By Seth McLaughlin Education returns to center-stage in Virginia gubernatorial race By Jeremiah Poff Racist sign prompts BET co-founder Robert Johnson to give Winsome Earle-Sears' campaign $500K - Washington Times By Jeff Mordock 15 Words Could Change Virginia’s Governor’s Race By Joe Thomas Democrat running for lieutenant governor talks about the race, issues facing Virginia By Henry Graff Reid Visits Loudoun’s Religious Community Ahead of November Election | News | loudounnow.com By Hanna Pampaloni From Youngkin Supporters to Concerned Parents, Dem Nominee for Virginia Lieutenant Governor Has Long History of Smearing Her State’s Voters As Racist and Fascist By Jon Levine Miyares cites early release of inmate in campaign ad Correction: Former inmate highlighted by Miyares campaign did benefit from 2020 reforms. By Luca Powell Trump's 'war on wind' creates headwinds for Virginia's next governor - Cardinal News By Dwayne Yancey Means of Control: Lopsided MOUs Give House Dem Leadership Leverage over 2025 Campaigns By Josh Stanfield In Virginia, 2025 voters may chart the path of reproductive rights for a generation By Yiqing Wang 6 Youngkin Successes as Earle-Sears Runs on His Legacy By Tyler O'Neil Buena Vista has become a political symbol in Virginia. Here's why it's both a challenge and an opportunity for Democrats. - Cardinal News By Dwayne Yancey We need your help today! There have been some victories, but Virginia's monuments and history are still at risk of being erased. The good news is that Reconciliation Monument is being returned to Arlington. Virtual Victory Reconciliation Monument Celebration and Call To Action Special Guests: Chris Bedford & R. Michael Givens But the Richmond statues, monuments, and cannons were sent to Los Angeles, California! Jefferson Davis Statue Removed From Display at Valentine - Style Weekly Please join our legal battle today. Help us fight for an honest and legal process to determine the fate of these historic pieces of art. Decisions made by the mob are not a democratic process, but tyrannical. PLEASE DONATE HERE  Virginia Assembly, Senate & Governor updates: Kaine’s Remarks Spark Debate on Source of Our Rights By Joe Thomas Senator Tim Kaine Tells Americans Their Rights Come From Government By Dmitri Bolt Bishop Robert Barron calls out Sen. Tim Kaine for claiming natural rights come from government (10) Ted Cruz on X: "Our rights don’t come from government or the DNC. They come from God. @timkaine, I suggest the Dems go back and read the words of our Founding Fathers. https://t.co/QRmhTcbbOH" / X Tim Kaine Needs A Copy Of The Declaration Of Independence — Kerry: By Kerry Dougherty Governor’s office responds to Senate Dems’ ‘illogical’ rejection of Youngkin appointees • Virginia Mercury By Nathaniel Cline ‘Stigma is not just an idea by itself’: Virginia doctor aims to sustain drop in overdose deaths during National Recovery Month - WTOP News By Neal Augenstein Dominion proposes higher utility rates, new rate class for data centers • Virginia Mercury By Shannon Heckt Nuclear fusion company raises $863M, much bound for Chesterfield - Virginia Business By Josh Janney Governor Youngkin announces partnership between VSP and Liberty University By Austin Hicks This Labor Day, Ask Why States Like CA Restrict Freelance Work By Jennifer Oliver O'Connell Nursing homes, health care associations sue Youngkin over vetoed nursing home bill • Virginia Mercury By Charlotte Rene Woods As Dept. of Ed prepares for new academic benchmarks, education leaders call for more transparency • Virginia Mercury By Nathaniel Cline Virginia might have to pay $234 million a year to preserve enhanced insurance premium tax credits; without them, consumers will see costs rise - Cardinal News By Emily Schabacker & Elizabeth Beyer Back to School 2025: In-State Public College Costs By VPAP.ORG  We are proud to announce: Julio Rosas, fearless journalist at Blaze Media is our next speaker for The Virginia Forum! September 30th at The Cultural Arts Center in Glen Allen “At the Scene: The ICE Raids & The Street Resistance" Julio Rosas is a nationally known field reporter who has covered the 2020 BLM and Antifa riots, the Biden-Harris border crisis, the crime wave in the United States' biggest cities, and is currently covering the anti-ICE riots and protests sweeping the country. Purchase Tickets Here  If you were there to see Andy Ngo, do not miss this chance to hear and meet Julio Rosas! The Ongoing Anti-ICE Resistance In Southern California “At the processing center in Miramar, it was then discovered after fingerprints were taken that the Dominican had a criminal history in the U.S. beyond just being here illegally.”  WATCH: ICE busts violent criminal illegal alien — who then makes the situation a lot worse | Blaze Media Articles, News, & Quotes: Hitachi Energy to invest $457 million, add 825 jobs in Halifax County - Cardinal News By Matt Busse (1) ((( C'villeBubble ))) on X: "🚨@GeorgeMasonU Board announced it wants to negotiate a settlement with @CivilRights But @vademocrats may have--how you say in their language?--F*cked This Up Dems blocked 10 of 16 @GovernorVA appointees to GMU Board. There's no quorum for vote on a settlement Link in https://t.co/v5hd9PWEky" / X Judge won’t rule on Fairfax, Arlington schools lawsuit to prevent federal funding freeze - WTOP News By Scott Gelman Virginia schools, Dept. of Ed make arguments in lawsuit over federal funding – NBC4 Washington By Drew Wilder Virginia EMS restores millions and implements new oversight after audit report reveals fraud | WRIC ABC 8News By Sahara Sriraman Fairfax County Public Schools Tells Registrars to Destroy Student Identification Documents - IWFeatures By Stephanie Lundquist-Arora Federal ‘Yes In God’s Backyard’ bill could help Va. faith-based groups build affordable housing • Virginia Mercury By Charlotte Rene Woods Richmond wants to bring back vandalized police statue By Eric Kolenich Robert E. Lee Returns to West Point – RedState By Streiff Fort A.P. Hill reverting name to honor three Medal of Honor recipients By Rob Cardwell HRL removes DEI from resident staff training, restructures multiculturalism committee - The Cavalier Daily - University of Virginia's Student Newspaper By Lucia Gambacini DOJ lawyer had a history of legal action against U.Va. before Ryan’s resignation - The Cavalier Daily - University of Virginia's Student Newspaper By Grace Little & Anita Broderick How Richmond’s tax sale fund swelled to $9M, with no clear use for the money By Graham Moomaw RPS has been without an auditor since May, when the previous one departed quietly By Victoria A. Ifatusin Regional, state leaders gather to discuss solutions to ongoing water issues | WRIC ABC 8News By Jamal Williams Sen. Warner says classified meeting is canceled after Loomer criticism | AP News By David Klepper & Mary Clare Jalonick Former FCPS after-school staffer sentenced for child sex crimes | FFXnow By Jared Serre Trump, Youngkin and Bernie agree: US should acquire stake in defense companies By Brad Kutner RANKED: Here are Virginia's highest-earning localities | State | insidenova.com By Stacker Amid complaints about living conditions, the Navy may let private contractors take over its barracks By Steve Walsh Norfolk port project funding to be withdrawn amid federal cuts to offshore wind projects • Virginia Mercury By Shannon Heckt Experts Warn: Offshore Wind Projects Threaten U.S. Security By James A. Bacon A hole in downtown Fincastle and a hole in our history - Cardinal News By Dwayne Yancey Scientists see trouble in the number of osprey chicks in the Chesapeake Bay | WVTF By Pamela D'Angelo PHOTOS: Dahlgren trail crew relocates rail car - Fredericksburg Free Press By Ted Schubel Virginia giant Peter Francisco was George Washington's 'one-man army' By Greg McQuade  Interviews & Videos of Interest The Virginia Press Room: Standardized Tests, Data Center Lawsuits, and a Registrar Resignation Thomas Jefferson Births West Point Military Academy By Dr. Mark Holowchak From Jail Cells to Cancel Culture - Why Christians Must Wake Up, W/Amb. Sam Brownback By The Family Foundation The Constitution, Bill of Rights, and Liberty Here's the Loudoun County Title IX Transgender Scandal Video By Tyler O'Neil America First Legal launches parent action center for school rights | Fox News By Rachel del Guidice Trump’s Department of Education CONFIRMS Biden Regime WEAPONIZED the Agency Against Christians | The Gateway Pundit | by Jim Hᴏft Victor Davis Hanson | Restoring America By Kevin Roberts The Little Sisters' Fight Continues By Thomas Jipping 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.  The Virginia Council Preserving Virginia’s history and creating a more prosperous future for all Virginians. Stay Hopeful. Stay Connected. P. O. Box 5 Manakin-Sabot, VA 23103, United States |
