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 to preserve and study the art and monuments and memorials that have been left to us. Sadly, many people don’t value this cultural heritage and have been trained to take offense at generations from the past and to try to erase the people and movements they don’t like. At the Virginia Council we are leading the legal and cultural efforts to stop the destruction of these grand monuments. In just a few days we will announce the newest guests for the Virginia Forum speakers series. I think you’ll be impressed and will want to join us. Please plan to join us for these events and of course we would value your financial donations as we wrap up 2024. If you'd like to contribute before year end, please click HERE. I also plan to announce the details of next year's Freedom Film Festival! Details will be forthcoming, and we are looking for volunteers to help us manage this groundbreaking event. I hope you have had a wonderful holiday, and we will all be excited to welcome the new year soon!  John Reid Founding Chairman 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. Virginia Election Updates: Democrats gear up for special elections in Northern Virginia Dec. 23 Newsletter: Exit interview with Levar Stoney Spanberger and Sears on the issues - by Brandon Jarvis The debate over Virginia's car tax has gone on for years | WVTF How Virginia governor race could highlight growing Democratic divide - Washington Examiner Spanberger reflects on time in Congress, looks ahead to gubernatorial run - Fredericksburg Free Press Virginia Assembly, Senate & Governor updates: As he enters his final year as governor, what will Glenn Youngkin's legacy be? | WVTF Congress passes legislation to provide Hurricane Helene relief - Cardinal News Virginia recycling programs, rates make little progress | VPM Virginia's population growth is driven mostly by immigration - Cardinal News What we'll be talking about in 2025: City Hall, with Jon Baliles How One City Cut Its Poverty Rate By More Than a Third Virginia's minimum wage is set to increase in 2025 ODU’s State of the Commonwealth Report reveals good news about Virginia’s economy | WAVY.com Richmond janitors file federal complaints alleging discrimination and retaliation • Virginia Mercury Virginia lawmakers react after congress passes legislation to keep government funded Birth Rate by Locality  Articles, News, & Quotes: Local residents flock to see annual live Nativity | Religion | dnronline.com By Lori D'Angelo Natural gas projects accelerate as Virginia’s energy needs soar • Virginia Mercury By Charlie Paullin Duke's Mayonnaise: A food that unites Virginia and inspires its fans By Sandy Hausman Term Limits. Now. — Kerry: By Kerry Dougherty (1) Koch's Postulates 🇺🇸 🇮🇱 🇧🇷 on X: "@ScottAdamsSays Democrats have been unreasonably wrong on values for 200+ years: * In 1789, Congress passed, and George Washington signs, a law stating that no territory could become a state if it allowed slavery. * In 1792, the Democrat Party was formed. They are, essentially, the party of" / X Then & Now: Monument to Black Union soldiers finds a home in Rocky Mount - Cardinal News By Lindsey Hull Bert Ellis decries UVa's "lack of budgetary discipline" By Emily Hemphill Trump Should Erect an Arch for America’s 250th Anniversary By Catesby Leigh A Virginia Tech team is working on better ways to detect and identify drones - Cardinal News By Tad Dickens New Barbara Rose Johns statue to be unveiled in 2025 | VPM By Adrienne Hoar McGibbon Drone photographer prosecuted under Espionage Act By Peter Dujardin Funds would rebuild, restore popular recreational trail By Joe Tennis (1) Owen Gregorian on X: "Major Study Finds Universal Basic Income Would Be a Disaster for Society | Frank Bergman, Slay News A new study has found that the social scheme to introduce Universal Basic Income (UBI) would be a disaster for society. The plan involves paying all citizens a basic income, https://t.co/qYDFGkbWDM" / X Confederate soldiers’ remains will be reburied next year – Daily Press By Wilford Kale Then & Now: Danville’s riverfront projects take shape - Cardinal News By Grace Mamon History Off the Beaten Track: Women’s Compassion in War | The Epoch Times By Deena Bouknight About Us | American Battle Monuments Commission  Interviews of Interest Miss Virginia CARLEHR SWANSON Talks About the Miss America Pageant! Our Weekly Conversation With JIM BACON Jim discusses maternal mortality rates and legislation being proposed to alleviate it. KURT ERICKSON Encourages Everyone to Drive Sober This Season Freedom of Speech and Freedom of the Press Issues Don’t Expect Media Apologies—Ever—for the Duke Lacrosse Case 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. Stay Hopeful. Stay Connected. |
