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 amazing author who escaped the horrors of Mao's Cultural Revolution in Communist China- is our presenter that night.
She was on the radio with me last week and told some of the dramatic story that has made her one of the most sought-after voices in America, fighting against the unrecognized rise of Marxist theory and now full-blown communism in America.
Listen to my radio chat with Xi here!
Perhaps you are like I used to be: skeptical that an actual cultural revolution is underway here in America, manipulating patriots into silence and ushering in oppression by communist sympathizers- her story might just open your eyes and sound the alarm!
We want you to be a part of the peaceful and reasoned and educated COUNTER revolution that helps to preserve the best traditions, customs and policies from our past.
We need your help - and buying tickets and attending the Virginia Forum is one way to empower patriots to stand up. Purchase your tickets for Xi's compelling presentation by clicking HERE.
Also, please RSVP for next week's special monthly meeting on Wednesday, September 18th, when we will hear from Robert Stilson of the Capital Research Center on the pressing problem of “dark” money being used in modern political campaigns and distorting our nation's politics.
RSVP here to join us at Park Lane Tavern in West Broad Village.
Stay tuned for more on our projects and efforts. We welcome you to the movement to protect our past and create a prosperous society for all of us.
John Reid, Founding Chairman
The Virginia Council
Monthly Meeting: Dark Money with Robert Stilson
Wednesday, September 18th, 12 noon at Park Lane Tavern, Short Pump, Va
Join The Virginia Council's monthly meeting to hear from our guest Robert Stilson of Capital Research Center as he delves into Dark Money in Politics: Influence, Sources and Threats.
About Robert Stilson
Robert Stilson is a senior research analyst at the Capital Research Center. He specializes in investigating nonprofit activism and funding. He has a B.A. from Hanover College and a J.D. from University of Richmond School of Law, where he graduated magna cum laude.
To register for this event, please click here.
Please pre-register since seating is limited.
Virginia Assembly, Senate & Governor Updates:
- Youngkin rips Virginia's sanctuary sheriffs, 'neglecting their duty' - Washington Examiner
- Governor Youngkin defends new public schools' accreditation system | 13newsnow.com
- GOP's Winsome Sears Looks to Make History by Filing For Virginia Governor in 2025 | The Gateway Pundit | by Ben Kew
- Judge: no restraining order on Planned Parenthood facility (richmond.com)
- Governor Youngkin defends new public schools' accreditation system | 13newsnow.com
- UVA No. 1 in National College Free Speech Rankings (virginia.edu)
- We Asked Four Candidates about Transparency in Government; Three Responded (potomaclocal.com)
- Verifying claims in local campaign ads: Jen Kiggans | 13newsnow.com
- Virginia Health Department Employee Embezzles $4 Million - The Daily Muck
- National Park Tourism in Virginia Contributes $2.3 Billion to State Economy - The Roanoke Star
- RFK Jr. no longer on the Virginia ballot for president, but five others are - Axios Richmond
- New Voter Registrations - August 2024 (vpap.org)
- WATCH: Historic Germanna to mark the 300th anniversary of the first Spotsylvania County Courthouse - Fredericksburg Free Press
Articles, News & Quotes:
Virginia's top elections official warns of possible delays in mail-in voting this year • Virginia Mercury By Markus Schmidt
“Bert, You Useless, Racist, Fat [Bleep]!” | Bacon's Rebellion - Democracy Thrives in Sunlight (baconsrebellion.com) By James A. Bacon
Dispute Over Pre-Civil War Cemetery Farm Brewery Broad Run | News | princewilliamtimes.com By Cher Muzyk
Northern Virginia's population decline is a problem for the whole state - Cardinal News By Dwayne Yancey
Free Speech Is On The Ballot — Kerry: (kerrydougherty.com) By Kerry Dougherty
How Virginia is addressing the dark side of gambling • Virginia Mercury By Markus Schmidt
Chronic absenteeism down in Richmond and across Va. By Em Holter & Anna Bryson
NOVA Republicans launch push to enroll Republicans in absentee voter list with end goal of changing early vote laws (virginiascope.com) By Brandon Jarvis
Majority of Sweet Briar College faculty oppose new transgender admissions policy (wset.com) By Alexia Stanbridge
Southwest and Southside Virginia election information - Cardinal News By Brooke Stephenson & Dwayne Yancey
CORTEZ: Timeless Lessons Remain in Reagan Film (substack.com) By Daniel Cortez
Virginia may pause effort to allow dredging for crabs during winter | Fisheries | bayjournal.com By Jeremy Cox
Virginia's top elections official warns of possible delays in mail-in voting this year • Virginia Mercury By Markus Schmidt
“Bert, You Useless, Racist, Fat [Bleep]!” | Bacon's Rebellion - Democracy Thrives in Sunlight (baconsrebellion.com) By James A. Bacon
Dispute Over Pre-Civil War Cemetery Farm Brewery Broad Run | News | princewilliamtimes.com By Cher Muzyk
Northern Virginia's population decline is a problem for the whole state - Cardinal News By Dwayne Yancey
Free Speech Is On The Ballot — Kerry: (kerrydougherty.com) By Kerry Dougherty
How Virginia is addressing the dark side of gambling • Virginia Mercury By Markus Schmidt
Chronic absenteeism down in Richmond and across Va. By Em Holter & Anna Bryson
NOVA Republicans launch push to enroll Republicans in absentee voter list with end goal of changing early vote laws (virginiascope.com) By Brandon Jarvis
Majority of Sweet Briar College faculty oppose new transgender admissions policy (wset.com) By Alexia Stanbridge
Southwest and Southside Virginia election information - Cardinal News By Brooke Stephenson & Dwayne Yancey
CORTEZ: Timeless Lessons Remain in Reagan Film (substack.com) By Daniel Cortez
Virginia may pause effort to allow dredging for crabs during winter | Fisheries | bayjournal.com By Jeremy Cox
Interviews of Interest:
Glenn Youngkin (audacy.com) Governor Youngkin discusses the heartbreak of the slain hostages, improvements to the performance, assessment and support of the school system with the highest level of funding ever in Virginia.
Xi Van Fleet (audacy.com) Xi Van Fleet talks about her new book, Mao's America, and the spread of Marxist ideology in academia and the political sphere in the U.S. and what we can do to combat it.
Cleta Mitchell (audacy.com) Cleta Mitchell, Chairwoman of the Election Integrity Network, informs us about election integrity, citizenship for voter registration, and remedies to improve trust in the system.
Elizabeth Pipko (audacy.com) We hear from our good friend Elizabeth Pipko -- who talks to John about Hamas' murder of Jewish hostages this past weekend.
Victoria Cobb (audacy.com) We check in with The Family Foundation's Victoria Cobb -- who chats with John about the epidemic of transgender/biological male participation in women's sports.
Watch Sunday Morning: Creating a memorial to the horrors of World War I - Full show on CBS Correspondent Faith Salie talks with Joseph Weishaar, who was a 25-year-old architectural intern when his design for the memorial beat out more than 360 applicants from over 20 countries; and with artist Sabin Howard, for whom devising and sculpting the 60-foot-long sculpture dramatizing the horrors of war, titled "A Soldier's Journey," was itself a battle between those frequent belligerents: artist and bureaucracy.
Sabin Howard on the Unveiling of "A Soldier's Journey" (youtube.com) Judicial Watch interviews Sabin Howard: “Let's make art great again.”
Join Us!
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.
To become a Liberty, Patriot, or President's Council member, please make a contribution here.To volunteer, click here.
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.
- The Executive Board of the Virginia Council
