| 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 halls, public servants and representative government have we gotten at this time? Fair play according to the rules, agreed upon by all, with transparency, seems to have been jettisoned for expediency and raw power. Forget decorum, or norms, or settled tradition which have guided the well-worn path of November elections. Not to mention election laws and procedures. For a number of years now we have faced last minute changes in eligibility, unmanned drop boxes, vastly expanded voting seasons, hidden ballot reviews, and even weeks of ballot counting AFTER election day! When colluding party leaders, Secretaries of State, Gerrymandering, media ‘influence’, last minute Judges rulings, selective lawfare, and the dead, moved away, or illegals are on voter rolls, how can we be sure our votes are counted and not diluted? Are the days of actually running on a detailed platform and describing to the people how it would affect our lives gone? How about substantive debates (or any debates) where a critical give and take can further explicate a candidates' position? Or individuals reviewing all this information and making a decision based on the impact on all citizens, not just their party's ambitions? The only way to counter these regressive forces is to get out and vote. And to help everyone else who feels the same way. If they need a hand, a ride, or a kick in the pants, please step forward to do so. If you have the time to act as a poll watcher or poll worker that's even better. But most of all, please don't get discouraged by polls, news reports, or malicious online trolling! Keep the faith and act on your convictions while supporting the candidates who will stand up for you. It's the American, and the Virginia Way. Sincerely,  Will McGurn Interim President, The Virginia Council  Treat yourself to a night of witty humor and pointed commentary from Kyle Mann, editor-in-chief of the hilarious Babylon Bee. Cancel culture has come for the comedians, and no one knows this better than the Bee, which has had dozens of articles censored, fact-checked, and deleted. Join us for an evening of laughter with John Reid as he speaks with Kyle about speaking truth to power through the medium of satire.  PURCHASE TICKETS HERE Virginia Election Updates:  The General Assembly will meet on Monday for a special session By Brandon Jarvis Surprise! 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The Constitution, Bill of Rights, and Liberty  Religious Liberty in the States – Mark David Hall & Paul Mueller Most and least religious U.S. states By Pew Charitable Research Judge sides with disenfranchised voters in challenge to Virginia's felony voting laws | Courthouse News Service By Joe Dodson Richmond’s former FOIA officer faults city for ‘pattern of concealment’ in response to her lawsuit By Graham Moomaw American Heritage Is No Myth By John Daniel Davidson Books about race and gender to be returned to school libraries on some military bases By Elizabeth Blair State AGs Plunge Into Battle Over Proof of Citizenship to Vote By Fred Lucas  Before and After: This is what we are fighting against  Left-Wing Cultural Revolutionaries Behead Statues And Call It Art “The exhibit is itself a manifestation of present hatreds — projected back into our shared past, flung forward at our posterity, and aimed directly at those … alive today who would have preserved these monuments untouched,” he says. “The entire exhibit is a monument to hatred, in the present day, of country and countrymen.” Help us to stop the further destruction and degredation of our historic past today! Help us fight for an honest, legal process to determine the fate of these historic pieces of art from Richmond. Decisions made by the mob are not a democratic process, but tyrannical. There have been some victories, but Virginia's monuments and history are still at risk of being erased. PLEASE DONATE HERE The good news is that Reconciliation Monument is being returned to Arlington. Moses Ezekiel Birthday Observance Registration October 25th, 2025 at Section 16 of Arlington National Cemetary Virginia Congressman John McGuire Former US Navy Seal *Brigadier General John R. Scales, U.S. Army, Retired and Author *Col Rob Manes, USAF Ret., Author (Ceremony Emcee and Reception speaker) *Xi Van Fleet, Author Mao's America: A Survivor's Warning *Teresa Roane, Historian and Archivist Announcing The Virginia Council membership reward program. Sign up today on our website for the various levels of support!" Freedom 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 |
