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 will make it a point to vote.
While I respect the private individual decisions that each citizen will make this year, and while I must note that our organization is nonpartisan, may I encourage you to study and consider the various candidates and their statements and positions about the past and the future.
As a lifelong student (if not scholar) I believe there is tremendous value in preserving the tributes to and from the past so that we and future generations may learn from them.
These include statues, memorials, art, books, music and even tombs.
There seems to be a growing movement to rewrite all of our history with a particularly negative world view and in some cases to erase our history completely.
I don’t think this mindset is healthy or intellectually enlightened. In fact, I’d argue it deliberately robs our children and adult citizens with the mile markers that tell our stories and leaves us poorer, weaker, and more vulnerable to confusion and bad judgment in the future.
At the Virginia Council we remain committed to preserving history for ALL our citizens and studying our past with curiosity and not condemnation.
We want our leaders and people to make informed judgements that will be most likely to spread prosperity and success to the greatest number of our citizens. The past provides important insight into where we came from and what ideas work and which ones do not.
As you make up your mind and vote this year, I hope you will spend a little time contemplating who - in every office, grand or small - will be a force for those noble goals and that you will follow your conscience - as free men and women always should.
With hope for the future,
John Reid
Founding Chairman
of The Virginia Council
Please join us for a post-election discussion with Yusuf Tejada
at 12pm, noon on Wednesday, November 13th
at the Park Lane Tavern in Glen Allen, VA.
Yusuf Tejada is a seasoned professional with a strong background in political campaign management, legislative affairs, and legal administration. Has served as Chief of Staff for Del. David Owen (House of Delegates 57th District) and Del. Tim Anderson (House of Delegates 83rd District), where he managed constituent services and coordinated communications during the legislative session. He worked at the Law Office of Gary Byler P.C. for 7 years as a Bodily Injury File Handler and Property Damage Department Head.
Employed by the Trump Campaign as the Regional Field Director for Richmond County, Richmond City, Henrico County, Hanover County, Charles City, New Kent, King William, Essex, Middlesex, Sussex, Lancaster, Westmoreland and King & Queen for the 2024 Presidential Campaign.
To RSVP to the Free Monthly Meeting click HERE.
Virginia Election Updates:
This ‘yes’ or ‘no’ question is on every single ballot across Virginia - WTOP News
BREAKING: Supreme Court Allows Virginia to Remove 1,600 Alleged Noncitizens from Voter Rolls - Three Liberal Justices Dissent | The Gateway Pundit | by Jim Hoft
NEW: Supreme Court Hands Virginia a Huge Win on Election Integrity, Biden DOJ Hardest Hit – RedState
Republicans applaud ruling allowing Virginia to remove noncitizens from voter rolls | Just The News
Supreme Court Allows Virginia to Remove Noncitizens From Voter Rolls | The Epoch Times
Va.: Here's what officials said about Supreme Court's ruling
Virginia citizens make plans to vote after finding they've been wrongly purged from rolls | AP News
90% Of Americans Only Want U.S. Citizens Voting In American Elections: Poll
Roy quizzes DOJ on 'coordination' with left-wing groups over suits challenging states' voter roll purges | Fox News
Virginia Attorney General Celebrates Supreme Court’s Election Integrity Ruling › American Greatness
Meet some Virginians who almost lost their right to vote after being declared 'noncitizens' - Cardinal News
House panel demands ActBlue disclose verification practices in probe into possible foreign money | Just The News
Congress Must Do More To Prevent Noncitizens From Voting
What’s on the line in Northern Va. on Election Day? Here are the races to watch - WTOP News
November 2024 Early Voting Turnout by Precinct
Virginia Assembly, Senate & Governor updates:
Richmond electoral board chair calls for action in campaign finance reporting
Stoney says voters don't want major change at City Hall, cites new report showing improvements
‘Dysfunctional’ reputation on the ballot as some School Board candidates and donors pitch better governance
Campaign finance reporting issues pop up in mayoral race at final pre-election deadline
Who is responsible for vetting local campaign finance reports? | VPM
HRSD will use $1 billion from the EPA to turn more sewage into drinking water
Menhaden fishing company requests increased buffer for future offshore wind projects • Virginia Mercury
Former State Sen. Frank Ruff dies
Chesterfield community convenes 'People’s Hearing' absent a county-held one • Virginia Mercury
Salem, Virginia was the site for a Trump rally for Republican candidates days before the election. President Trump appeared with Senate candidate Hung Cao and Governor Glenn Youngkin.
Trump invites 'brave' women's swim team that 'stood up to' transgender athlete to rally stage | Fox News By Ryan Morik
Trump in Salem encourages people to vote Tuesday By Luke Weir
Articles, News, & Quotes:
Student overdoses drop dramatically in Northern Virginia after Youngkin's executive order By Nick Minock
New resource hub launches to support Va. adults with substance use disorders • Virginia Mercury By Charlotte Rene Woods
Virginia’s schools must lead in the fight against the opioid crisis • Virginia Mercury By Zubin Mehta
Hotel Petersburg opens as first local upscale boutique hotel By Thad Green
Billing, Upcoding and Hospital Revenues | Bacon's Rebellion - Democracy Thrives in Sunlight By James A. Bacon
Matrix of Liberty: The National Monument to the Forefathers | The Epoch Times By Jeff Minick
People in 17 Virginia localities now qualify for federal aid in Helene recovery - Cardinal News By Elizabeth Beyer
Blue Ridge Holler concert series to help Hurricane Helene victims - Friends of the Blue Ridge
The Crooked Road turns 20 - Cardinal News By Ralph Berrier Jr.
Chairman Smith Calls for States to Investigate Nonprofits Engaged in Antisemitic and Illegal Activity, including Supporting Terrorism – Ways and Means
C'villeBubble on X: "🚨Article: "The protestors were instructed not to speak to the media." Has UVA verified its Anti-Israel groups are NOT involved w/ national orgs being investigated for ties to terror? AG Miyares & US House are pursuing the cases. UVA's groups include Faculty for Justice in… https://t.co/oB2Qm9IZ5O" / X
Eitan Fischberger on X: "3. State of Virginia: Americans for Justice in Palestine Educational Foundation and Americans Muslims for Palestine https://t.co/uLKNTyQzQZ" / X
VMI visiting professor led Columbia University group that blamed Israel for Oct. 7 By Jackson Walker
Don Lemon asked VCU students if they're voting for Harris or Trump - Axios Richmond By Sabrina Moreno
Inside a 1760 schoolhouse for Black children is a complicated history of slavery and resilience | AP News By Ben Finley
Richmond history: Before the Fall Line Trail, there was the Ashland Electric Railway By Daniel Payne
Virginia’s Ashland Dam: If they remove it, will the fish come? | Fisheries | bayjournal.com By Whitney Pipkin
A dig for the distant past on Belle Isle By Andy Thompson
Interviews of Interest
Catching up With Fox News' MIKE EMANUEL! Mike is Chief Washington correspondent for FOX News Channel (FNC) and discusses the election and the Virginia ballot issue.
REVA TRAMMELL RE: Richmond's Real Estate Tax Reva Richmond city council member talks about her efforts to lower the Richmond property tax rate.
DR. BEN CARSON Calls in to the Show! Dr. Carson dials in to report on the election and the future of America.
The Latest UVA News With JIM BACON Jim, member of the Jefferson Council speaks about the UVA Medical School ‘upcoding’ abuses reported by scores of faculty members.
Saturday Night Live - SNL on X: "What’s That Name: Election Edition https://t.co/Or2H0CD2HZ" / X
Freedom of Speech and Freedom of the Press Issues
SHOCKING: 4 in 5 Americans think ‘words can be violence’ | The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression
Most of Virginia has one or no local news sources in election year - Axios Richmond
John Stossel Expertly Highlights Just How Biased the Corporate Media Is – RedState
College Student Journalists Need to Stand Up for Free Speech By Roger Ream
Samuel B. Parker on X: "In response to a FOIA request, Steve Skinner in City Council's chief of staff's office quoted me $96.29 just for taking the time to estimate how much it would cost to fulfill the request. Reporters are lucky to have dedicated FOIA funds and attorneys at their disposal, but ... https://t.co/MApkTfT4J4" / X
What is the SJA?: A Q&A with the Director of the Center for Excellence in Journalism Ryan Wolfe | The Fund for American Studies
Medill report shows local news deserts expanding - Medill - Northwestern University
Match Exceeded: TFAS Supporters Raise $200K+ for Campus Journalism Efforts | The Fund for American Studies
Buying the News: How Leftwing Donors Are Taking Over Local Journalism | RealClearInvestigations
Loudoun County parents ask court to allow them to speak at school board meetings
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Virginia Dept. of Elections: Upcoming Elections
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
The Virginia Council
Preserving Virginia’s history and creating a more prosperous future for all Virginians.
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