Legislative Updates: Virginia Supreme Court: April 21 redistricting referendum can move forward - Cardinal News By Elizabeth Beyer Pro-redistricting group launches campaign with $5 million from donors it doesn't have […]
Legislative Updates: Democrats Unveil Redistricting Proposal By VPAP.ORG A 10-1 map would give Virginia the most aggressive gerrymander of any other state - Cardinal News By David M. Poole Virginia […]
Partial List of Proposed Legislation: Democrats Gone Wild: Radical Progressives Running Richmond – The Bull Elephant This does not include proposed Constitutional amendments, that will likely be ballot referendums either […]
Partial List of proposed Democrat majority legislation: Taxation and Economic Policies: These will punish businesses, consumers, and taxpayers, reversing economic gains under prior leadership. Redistricting and Voting Access: These are […]
Dear friends and citizens, A vital protection from the vile movement that seeks to destroy important elements of Virginia's past has been erased. The Virginia Council has learned that the Capitol […]
Virginia Government updates: Abigail Spanberger sworn in as Virginia's 1st female governor in historic inauguration - CBS News After more than 600 days, Va. lawmakers adjourn 2024 special session • […]
Dear friends and citizens, The organized and possibly foreign funded violent subversion of federal law enforcement we are seeing lately is the physical manifestation of what the political left has been […]
Dear friends and citizens, Sometimes you can't tell people the truth, they need to be shown it. Only then will people find the will to change. Unfortunately, in Virginia, not enough […]
The Virginia CouncilAchievement Report September 1, 2024 – 2025 Preserving History.Advancing Prosperity.For All Virginians. The Virginia Council is made up of citizens who are passionateabout preserving the traditions that make […]
Dear friends and citizens, The interregnum between Christmas and New Year's is a great time for reflection of the year past and prognostication of the year ahead. Between all the holiday […]
Dear friends and citizens, And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. And, lo, the angel of the Lord came […]
Dear friends and citizens, It was wonderful to see so many of our friends, volunteers, & supporters for the annual Christmas party this year. Thanks to those who could join us […]
Dear friends and citizens, The Board of The Virginia Council during this season of gratitude, grace and giving would like to again thank you for your support, in time and treasure, […]
Dear friends and citizens, George Washington's Thanksgiving Proclamation [New York, 3 October 1789] By the President of the United States of America. a Proclamation.Whereas it is the duty of all Nations to acknowledge […]
Dear friends and citizens, 270 years ago, during General Braddock's disastrous attack on Fort Duquesne which cost him his life, George Washington took command and barely escaped the same fate. Musket […]
Dear friends and citizens, ‘Laughter is the best medicine’ is more than an old aphorism, it's now known to be scientifically true. The Cleveland Clinic suggests that laughter can relieve stress, […]
Dear friends and citizens, Understandably the events of the past week have many of us angry confused or despairing. But in times like this we can take consolation in the scriptures […]
Dear friends and citizens, It's a very simple message this week: if you have already voted, thank you! If you prefer to vote on election day, then follow through on Tuesday and […]
Dear friends and citizens, In a constitutional democratic republic, the voters are supposed to decide who their politicians are through the electoral process. How far away from that ideal of town […]
Dear friends and citizens, Large crowds this weekend exercised their First Amendment right to assemble against an imaginary concern: that we are ruled by a king. The fact that they were […]
Dear friends and citizens,from George Washington's Farewell Address, 1796: “Of all the dispositions and habits which lead to political prosperity, religion and morality are indispensable supports. In vain would that man […]
Dear friends and citizens, The discovery of stomach-churning and hateful texts from the Democrat candidate running for Attorney General shocks the collective consciousness and puts the lie to calls for civility […]
Dear friends and citizens, "I never considered a difference of opinion in politics, in religion, in philosophy, as cause for withdrawing from a friend." - Thomas Jefferson to William Hamilton, April […]
Dear friends and citizens, Another voting season is upon us in the Commonwealth. And I wouldn't blame you for feeling, “it's never-ending! When can we go back to just living our […]
Dear friends and citizens, The political assassination of Charlie Kirk, founder and leader of Turning Point USA is a watershed moment in America. On the eve of the 250th Anniversary of […]
"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 […]
Dear friends and fellow citizens, The social battle to define the “Story of America” continues on many fronts. Not since 1976 have we as a Republic taken such a long hard […]
Dear friends and fellow citizens, How did we get to this point in the Commonwealth of Virginia when defending the rule of law, public safety, parental rights and primacy of citizens […]
Dear friends and fellow citizens, “I predict future happiness for Americans, if they can prevent the government from wasting the labors of the people under the pretense of taking care of […]
Dear friends and fellow citizens, The ‘dog days’ of summer are upon us: heat, humidity, and the ‘silly season’ for news and reporting. Among the usual political shenanigans, however, there are […]
Dear friends and fellow citizens, The Mary Washington monument in Fredericksburg has been defaced and spray painted with the anarchy symbol and word ‘ANTIFA’ this week! The obelisk memorial to Mary […]
Dear friends and fellow citizens, The Board of Directors of The Virginia Counci is proud to share our accomplishments over the past year with you. And what a busy and productive […]
Dear friends and fellow citizens, Thanks to all those who braved the heat and humidity to attend the first Patriot Party at Woodside Farms on Thursday night. Lively conversation, good fellowship, […]
Dear friends and fellow citizens, It has been five years since mob-fueled violence was unleashed on the streets of Richmond. The hysterical un-democratic crowds pressured and gave cover for the mayor […]
Dear friends and fellow citizens, Thomas Jefferson, in a letter to Roger Weightman, June 24, 1826 “may it [the Declaration] be to the world what I believe it will be, (to some […]
Dear friends and fellow citizens, “If a nation expects to be ignorant and free, in a state of civilization, it expects what never was and never will be.”Letter from Thomas Jefferson […]
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 […]
Dear friends and fellow citizens, "After dozens of patriots perished at Lexington and Concord, the Colonies reconvened — and by June 14, the delegates had decided that there was only one […]
Dear friends and fellow citizens, From President George Washington's Farewell Address September 19, 1796 "The basis of our political systems is the right of the people to make and to alter their […]
Watch the complete video of The Virginia Council’s May 10 seminar on the great Founder and Virginian, Thomas Jefferson, featuring Dr. Mark Andrew Holowchak and Professor Robert F. Turner, two of the nation’s most respected and knowledgeable Jefferson scholars. Join us as these esteemed experts push back on the slanders, ideologically motivated attacks and agenda-driven but incomplete and inaccurate “histories” that have sought in recent years to undermine Jefferson – and along with Jefferson, the priceless legacy of freedom he left of all of us – and to millions throughout the world.
Dear friends and fellow citizens, Remarks by President Ronald Reagan at a Ceremony Commemorating the 40th Anniversary of the Normandy Invasion, D-day: Forty summers have passed since the battle that you fought […]
Dear friends and fellow citizens, From President Ronald Reagan’s Memorial Day speech at Arlington Cemetery on May 31, 1982. "Words are even more feeble on this Memorial Day, for the site before […]
Dear friends and fellow citizens, “Of all the enemies to public liberty war is, perhaps, the most to be dreaded, because it comprises and develops the germ of every other. War […]
John Reid hosts Q&A with Dr. Carol Swain
Dear friends and fellow citizens, Thomas Jefferson to William Ludlow, September 6, 1824 “I think myself that we have more machinery of government than is necessary, too many parasites living on the […]
Dear friends and fellow citizens, From Thomas Jefferson's First Inaugural Address March 4, 1801. "But every difference of opinion is not a difference of principle. We have called by different names brethren […]
Dear friends, President James Monroe, from his inaugural address given March 28, 1817: "What raised us to the present happy state? How did we accomplish the Revolution? How remedy the defects of […]
Dear friends, In recent days we have witnessed the continued acknowledgement and celebration of some of the oldest religious traditions in human history. The timeline of our society is not just […]
Dear friends, There was a time when it was routine to sit and listen to seniors and to read voraciously about the past. Today’s society digests pop culture analysis of history […]
Dear friends, I am so excited to welcome former Virginia Governor Doug Wilder to the Virginia Forum on Tuesday, April 15th. Governor Wilder is one of the most interesting and […]
Dear friends, We got great news this week when President Trump issued an executive order that begins the process of restoring the art and monuments that were wrongly altered and destroyed […]
Dear friends,We present a special guest for the letter this day: Mr. President, it is natural to man to indulge in the illusions of hope. We are apt to shut our eyes […]
Dear friends, There’s no doubt fewer and fewer people believe at first glance what they read online, on TV and in the newspaper. Both right and left seem to have developed […]
by Dr. Ann McLean and Patricia N. Saffran President Trump created Executive Order 13933 on June 26, 2020, "Protecting American Monuments, Memorials, and Statues and Combating Recent Criminal Violence", with […]
Dear friends,I was so glad to see so many friendly faces for our monthly meeting this week where we learned about the plans for Virginians to celebrate the 250th anniversary […]
Dear friends, Could emotional maturity and objective Truth be on the horizon after years of half-truths and juvenile name-calling by revisionist historians? The Virginia Council is pleased to sponsor a four-part series, […]
Dear friends, We have a very important anniversary starting this year that will roll into next year! It’s the 250th birthday of the USA and there will be ceremonies noting every […]
Humpty Dumpty’s Theorem and Lessons in Political Demagoguery By Scott Daniels, PhD In a scene from Lewis Carroll’s fairy tale, Through the Looking-Glass,[i] Alice and Humpty Dumpty have a sophisticated […]
Dear friends, You probably know that for 8 years I hosted a very popular radio talk show on one of the oldest and largest radio stations in America. I’ve worked in […]
Dear friends The arrival of a new Presidential administration in Washington gives us a great opportunity to stop the mindless destruction of our historic public art and monuments, to fairly and […]
Dear friends Our first monthly meeting last week was a fascinating illumination of the good, the bad, and the ugly at the state capitol this year. Some of the important […]
Dear friends, Thank you for the letters and phone calls so many of you have offered to support the legislation our friends Delegate Wren Williams and Senator Glenn Sturtevant introduced […]
Dear friends,The inauguration of the 47th president, Donald Trump, is just one day away, and the coverage surrounding this historic event is sure to be thrilling! Our upcoming Virginia Forum […]
Dear Fellow Patriots, Let’s be honest- 2025 is off to a rough start. Fires on the west coast, shocking water shutdowns in our own capital city in Richmond and a very […]
Dear Fellow Patriots, Happy New Year! As we start the new year, I hope we will all make an effort to thoughtfully engage on the issues before us. A new administration […]
Dear Fellow Patriots, The new year always reminds me of the short period of time we have on this earth and how important it is for an educated and wise society […]
Dear Fellow Patriots, It’s not a coincidence that the time of year that most people love and cherish with passion is centered around the time honored ancient religious and cultural […]
Dear Fellow Patriots, Merry Christmas friends! We were delighted to welcome guests from so many backgrounds and faiths to our annual Christmas party this week. One thing we all share […]
Dear Fellow Patriots, “When the past no longer illuminates the future, the spirit walks in darkness” - Alexis de Tocqueville in Democracy in America This is the time of year for thanksgiving […]
Dear Fellow Patriots, I hope this message finds you well during this wonderful season of gratitude and celebration. If you’re already a Virginia Council member or donor, we can’t wait to see […]
Dear Fellow Patriots, As we approach Thanksgiving, I want to take a moment to reflect on the many blessings we share as a community. Chief among them is the gift of […]
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 […]
Dear Fellow Patriots, We are careful not to be a political organization but after the elections of last week it does appear clear that a large number of Americans are reevaluating […]
Dear Fellow Patriots, This email is reaching you on the eve of an incredibly important and polarizing election. I do hope that in the midst of the conflict and debate you […]
Dear Fellow Patriots, “Don’t wait around for someone else to save you, take action here!”Kevin Sorbo, actor and founder of Sorbo Studios In that one quote on Wednesday night at The Virginia […]
Dear Fellow Patriots, I can’t wait to see you this coming Wednesday night for Kevin Sorbo’s hard hitting Virginia Forum presentation about how Hollywood has gone from an industry designed […]
Dear Fellow Patriots, It's a busy time right now so let me share two quick things.Number one: we hope you'll join us this Wednesday, October 16, at 12 noon for our monthly […]
Dear Fellow Patriots, Last Sunday, we didn't fully know just how bad the destruction was in Virginia from the terrible winds and subsequent flooding from hurricane Helene. This week, Virginians […]
Dear Fellow Patriots, Hooray for Hollywood?I don't think so! But I will cheer for the few brave souls in entertainment who will break with the people who are ruining entertainment […]
Dear Fellow Patriots, I am so excited to see you at Wednesday's upcoming Virginia Forum presentation by Xi Van Fleet; the brave author who escaped from Communist China! There are […]
Dear Fellow Patriots, Perhaps you’ll agree with me when I say that the American political landscape has been troubling for a long time, but students of history know our people […]
Dear Fellow Patriots, The Virginia Forum's fall season is just two weeks away, set to begin Wednesday night, September 25th and our speaker couldn't be more timely. Xi Van Fleet- the […]
Dear Fellow Patriots, Summer is almost done and we enter the long sprint towards another national Election Day in America. Presumably our citizens will make a careful inventory of what […]
Dear Fellow Patriots, You know I was in Milwaukee for the GOP convention a few weeks ago and my radio job took me to Chicago this week for the Democrats […]
Dear Fellow Patriots, I am thrilled to announce that Xi Van Fleet will be speaking at The Virginia Forum! As a dedicated American patriot, she passionately educates others about the […]
Dear Fellow Patriots, I am thrilled to announce that Xi Van Fleet will be speaking at The Virginia Forum! As a dedicated American patriot, she passionately educates others about the […]
Dear Fellow Patriots, What do your kids, grandkids, neighbors, or even friends know about the history of our nation? For those of us over the age of 50 there's a […]
Dear Fellow Patriots, I am returning from a week abroad in very different countries. A few days in Tunisia. A few nights in Algeria. A long weekend in Paris, France […]
Dear Fellow Patriots, Many of us had hoped that the arrogant but barbarian attitude of the race hustlers and intellectual elitists to disrupt, move and destroy art and monuments would […]
Dear Fellow Patriots, The summer should give us all a short break to reorganize and reprioritize what we plan to do with our lives in the second half of any […]
The Virginia Council condemns in the strongest and most unequivocal terms possible the horrific act of political violence aimed at former President Donald Trump during his political rally in Pennsylvania, this […]
Dear Fellow Patriots, In celebration of our nation's 248th anniversary, The Virginia Council welcomes a very special guest as the writer of our weekly letter to our members and friends. […]
Dear Members,Thank you to the overflowing group of great Virginians and guests who joined us this past week for our monthly meeting focused on the destruction of art and monuments […]
This decision is a first step (of many) in putting a stop to the historical and cultural destruction in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Everything you need to know about the Reconciliation Memorial at Arlington National Cemetery.
You’d think that in Williamsburg, of all places, the foundational principles of Western civilization would be cherished and defended.
A piece of Virginia's history is under threat of being removed to satisfy the ideological objectives of a congressional "Naming Commission."
On November 15, members of The Virginia Council dove into the election results and various campaign strategies alongside our founding chairman John Reid, the president of WRS Consulting Aaron Evans, and business leader and former VA House of Delegates candidate Riley Shaia.
"The Virginia Council denounces in the strongest possible terms the vile, vengeful, and repugnant act of destroying in a blast furnace the Robert E. Lee statue that stood for decades in Charlottesville."
Refusing to be intimidated, event organizers scrambled again to find a third venue.
"Antifa exists only to destroy. ... But this is our hometown, and we will not tolerate it."
The Arlington Reconciliation Monument is in fact a time capsule carrying valuable historical lessons from the past.
Elements of Antifa in Virginia aggressively attempted to cancel our event by carrying out an organized harassment campaign on our venue. They even threatened the safety of our speakers and guests.
Journalist Andy Ngo has again faced the relentless push of cancel culture as his address scheduled this week in Richmond, Virginia, saw multiple venue cancellations due to pressure and threats from Antifa.
This goes far beyond "backlash" and into the territory of dangerous, potentially violent extremism,
The event featuring conservative journalist Andy Ngo was first canceled citing 'current political climate'
"Violent extremists resort to what they are best at and we will not be cowed," Ngo said.
The Westin (Marriott Corp.) has joined The Commonwealth Club, backing out from hosting the Virginia Forum with Andy Ngo at the last minute under Antifa’s pressure.
Reid stated that he had made the call to move the event to a "larger venue" outside the city of Richmond.
"The planned removal of the Reconciliation Memorial is misguided and divisive."
Investigative reporter Andy Ngo joins John Reid to report on criminal activity that very few (other) journalists are willing to pay attention to.
International network to work with Virginian civic leaders to promote liberty, prosperity, and beauty at the local level
"We just want an honest debate," the activists insisted. "We need to face our history and contextualize it," they claimed.
We were pleased to co-host a lecture in Richmond alongside Common Sense Society, featuring the British intellectual and well-known author Douglas Murray.
America is amazing not by accident, but by design. It is time we understood that design, and paid due reverence to the designers themselves.
