Curated News from The Virginia Council 3/29/25

Legislative updates:

(2) American Firearms Association on X: "THE BRUTAL LESSON OF VIRGINIA Virginia is delivering a brutal lesson in real time to gun owners across the country. After taking back the Governor’s mansion in last November’s off-year elections, Democrats have absolutely decapitated the Second Amendment in Virginia, and" / X

Governor’s New Chief Energy Officer Tied To Billionaire Obsessed With Population Control | The Daily Caller By Sean Hustedde

(1) Mark Moran for U.S. Senate on X: "Since the establishment is already mad at me, here’s another truth…Virginia Democrats are completely wrong on the Second Amendment. After facing a personal safety issue, I got a gun. It made me realize how extreme our party’s stance has become. Dan Helmer’s (loser) July 1st" / X

Barack Obama's Orwellian Argument for Virginia Redistricting By Tyler O'Neil

Kaine and Warner give big money to redistricting campaign By Brandon Jarvis

Cocky Virginia Dems Starting To Sweat Over April's Referendum By M.D. Kittle

(4) Victoria Manning on X: "Virginia Democrats want to make it easier to cheat in elections. Check out 8 new laws they adopted on the topic. I also outline over 60 dangerous bills passed this session. 🧵 https://t.co/ilziTd3rvc" / X

Victim’s Family Calls for Immigration Enforcement Following Murder By Shirleen Guerra

After past vetoes, Democratic-controlled legislature sends Virginia Equal Pay Act to governor • Virginia Mercury By Markus Schmidt

General Assembly sends slate of immigration bills to Spanberger's desk By Keyris Manzanares

Virginia Government updates:

Democrat Admits To ‘Unfair’ Map — While Keeping Voters In The Dark By Ben Domenech

Redistricting Unfairness Started in Democrat Controlled New York, Not Texas By Shaun Kenney

Four weeks before April 21 referendum, early voting shows stronger turnout in GOP-leaning areas • Virginia Mercury By Markus Schmidt

(6) Americans for Public Trust on X: "Millions have been poured into Virginia’s redistricting fight, with a majority of funds stemming from liberal dark groups. $33M+ in favor vs. $3M opposed — a massive funding gap in the redistricting fight. 👉 https://t.co/QDf45gppmN https://t.co/mmLAC9EsHj" / X

Readers posed questions about redistricting. Here are the answers. - Cardinal News By Dwayne Yancey

Abigail Spanberger faces a national test with Virginia redistricting - POLITICO By Brakkton Booker

(1) CORTEZ: Recent ODU, Fairfax Violence Points Toward Wider Spanberger Issues By Daniel Cortez

Arlington commonwealth’s attorney responds after subpoena from House GOP over Miller protests - WTOP News By Ciara Wells

Eastern District of Virginia | Richmond postal employee sentenced to four years in prison for $1.5M stolen check fraud scheme | United States Department of Justice

Articles, News, & Quotes:

Mark Holmberg - As the No Kings rallies begin again, I ask... | Facebook Why does the left protest constantly when they’re not in power, when they don’t like what’s going on?

Virginia referendum sparks debate over Congressional district maps, with claims of 'power grab' by political parties | 13newsnow.com By

Jefferson Institute leader: The dangerous mission creep of public school mental health screenings - Cardinal News By Derrick Max

Illegal immigrant accused of groping high school girls hit with new charges | Fox News By Landon Mion

(1) Richmond Wins 2026 "City of Darkness" Award By Josh Stanfield

Dominion produces first power from Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind project • Virginia Mercury By Shannon Heckt

Cost of Norfolk floodwall project balloons to $6 billion, completion slated for 2037 By Jim Morrison

Medicaid payment halt leaves thousands without care as Fishing Point, state clash over fraud probe By Yiqing Wang

Lego’s $1.5 billion Virginia plant takes shape as global hub – Daily Press By Sean Jones

Millions Gather To Express Total Ignorance About Political System | Babylon Bee

History, Tradition, & the 250th Anniversary of Independence:

Christopher Columbus Statue Installed at White House By Elizabeth Troutman Mitchell

From George Washington to Officers of the Army, 15 March 1783

Three Words and a Quiet Revolution By Philip Shucet

Declaration of Independence Center for the Study of American Freedom | Ole Miss

Dolley Madison by Catherine Allgor - In Pursuit

The Real Heroes of the Founding – Modern Age By Casey Chalk

Nathan Hale: One Life to Give | PragerU

The Constitution, Bill of Rights, & Liberty:

Consent Decree Brings an End to 'Orwellian' Speech Suppression By Tyler O'Neil

Poll: 83% Of Voters Want Ballots 'Received By Election Day' By Maisy Jefferson

SCOTUS Ruling to Impact the Future of Mail Ballots By Fred Lucas

Lawmakers Probe Role of Liberal Groups in Census Miscounts By Fred Lucas

The Digital Leviathan "What is the information state? It is a regime that governs not through legislature or courts or votes, but through the invisible digital architecture that now mediates nearly every dimension of public life. Siegel’s definition is evolutive: “a state organized on the principle that it exists to protect the sovereign rights of individuals” is replaced by “a digital leviathan that wields power through opaque algorithms and the manipulation of digital swarms.”