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 have rallied to gather supplies and provisions to help their neighbors who are suffering. It's heartening to see that the good instincts and generosity of our society can still rise to meet a terrible unexpected challenge.
Please click here for ways you can help.
I am acutely aware that people of faith empathize with those in need. That's another reason that we should not allow those who espouse traditional Judeo-Christian values to be driven from popular culture and public life.
Our next speaker at The Virginia Forum has a story to tell about how Hollywood and entertainment bullies deliberately harm and derail the career of anyone who dares to proclaim their faith or conservative political beliefs.
Kevin Sorbo, who is best known as Hercules on the big screen and TV, will share his experiences over decades in Hollywood. It's a tough, outrageous, but very inspiring story! Kevin could not be kept down and he will tell you why!
I have no doubt you will want to hear him in person in just over two weeks. And with our VIP ticket you can meet Kevin at an exclusive reception before the show starts! This event will sell out and VIP tickets are almost gone so lock in today… tickets are available here.
Let's pray for those in need in Virginia and for everyone doing good work to help our people, preserve our past, and advance our future.
John Reid
Founding Chairman
The Virginia Council
Think Hollywood has been taken over by nefarious forces? Well Kevin Sorbo has been fighting for conservative values in Hollywood for years and he is ready to share that story with you. Join us for an evening of surprises as Kevin recounts his experience with Hollywood and what he has done, and continues to do, to fight for his beliefs as a Christian conservative.
Kevin Sorbo received international stardom when he booked the lead role in “Hercules, the Legendary Journeys” which went on to become the most watched TV show in the world. Following that success, Sorbo had the lead role as “Captain Dylan Hunt” in “Gene Roddenberry's, Andromeda”.
Sorbo has shot over 80 movies, most notably: What If, God's Not Dead, Soul Surfer, Reagan, Let There Be Light, Miracle in East Texas and Left Behind: Rise of the Anti-Christ.
He has also appeared in over 20 television shows such as “Just Shoot Me”, “Two and a Half Men”, “Dharma and Greg”, “According to Jim”, “Gary Unmarried”, “Psych”, “Hawaii 5-0”, and “The OC”.
Sorbo has produced and narrated other documentaries such as: Exodus, Proof of Evidence, Before the Wrath, Climate Hustle 2 , Against the Tide, The Quest for the Throne, and Eating With the Enemy.
Kevin released his memoir, “True Strength: My Journey from Hercules to Mere Mortal and How Nearly Dying Saved My Life”. He also co-wrote the follow up book, “True Faith, Embracing Adversity to Live in God's Light”, with his wife, Sam. His latest release is a children's book with Brave Books: The Test of Lionhood.
Sorbo also received the Lee Greenwood American Patriot Award in 2022.
He is the spokesperson for the number one after-school program in California since 1997: A World Fit For Kids.
Sorbo resides in Florida with his wife, Sam and three children.
Virginia Assembly, Senate & Governor Updates:
- List: Ways to donate and help flood victims in Western North Carolina after Hurricane Helene (bpr.org)
- Flood aftermath: Where to find help, how to help - Cardinal News
- Residents who suspect price gouging after Helene can report suspected abuse - Fredericksburg Free Press
- Getting money to rebuild after Helene could take months - Cardinal News
- In visit to Damascus, Vance says he supports call for Congress to reconvene to approve funding for hurricane relief - Cardinal News
- The Floods This Time | City Journal (city-journal.org)
- Uncertainty Clouds North Carolina's 2024 Election After Helene: Here's What We Know | The Epoch Times
- Kaine and Cao clash on immigration, the economy in heated debate at Norfolk State University • Virginia Mercury
- Takeaways from Virginia Senate debate between Kaine and Hung Cao - Washington Examiner
- Republican Senate Candidate Hung Cao Reveals He Helped Recover JFK Jr's Body and Plane During Navy Operation (VIDEO) | The Gateway Pundit | by Anthony Scott
- Crowd unruly as Anderson, Vindman clash in UMW debate - Fredericksburg Free Press
- Virginia House candidates debate abortion and affordability as congressional election nears | AP News
- Swinging for the fences in Virginia swing seat race - Roll Call
- Early voting trends show Republican congressional districts are outvoting Democratic ones - Cardinal News
- Richmond's mayoral candidates say how they'll fix City Hall's service problems (richmonder.org)
- What happens if there is a runoff in the mayoral election? (richmonder.org)
- High stakes - Virginia Business Either Harris or Trump presidency could have big impacts on Virginia
- Nearly 85% of Virginia schools fully accredited this year, a decrease from last year • Virginia Mercury
- Fourth annual Indigenous Sovereignty Conference focuses on Tribal consent | WVTF
- Presidential Donations by Precinct - August 2024 (vpap.org)
- New Voter Registrations - September 2024 (vpap.org)
Monthly Meeting: Brendan Soden of the Secret Service
Park Lane Tavern, Glen Allen, VA 12:00 PM
October 16, 2024
Join us on October 16th to hear from Brendan Soden of the Secret Service, as he shares more about the Service and activities particularly in Richmond, and offers an open Q&A.
Brendan Soden is a native of Richmond, VA, and graduate of Benedictine HS and Belmont Abbey College. He was employed as a Senior Special Agent with the US Secret Service from 1972 to 2001, serving in part on the Vice-President's Protection Detail in Washington, DC, during the tenure of Walter Mondale and George Bush Sr. He has worked on counterfeit, check forgery, credit card fraud, intelligence cases, and protection of numerous Heads of State, Presidents and Vice-Presidents, the Kennedy and Rockefeller families and Secretary of State Henry Kissinger.
Subsequent to this, Soden worked as a Special Agent with the Treasury IG for Tax Administration from 2001 to 2017, in Richmond, investigating IRS employees, threats against the IRS, and false claim and IRS impersonation cases. He is happily married to his wife, Gerri, and has two sons, Connor and Flannan, and a daughter, Shannon, all in government service, who've filled his retired life with three beautiful grandchildren.
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Articles, News & Quotes:
Christopher Columbus statue tossed into lake in Virginia finds new home in NYC 'burbs (nypost.com) By Jorge Fitz-Gibbons
U. Virginia BIPOC Alumni-Student Mentoring Program Challenged By Equal Protection Project (legalinsurrection.com) By William A. Jacobson
UVA facing new complaint alleging racial discrimination (29news.com) By Kate Nuechterlein
VCU showing increase in reported rapes on campus, following undercount last two years (msn.com) By Madison McNamee
Virginia School Bus Aide Allegedly Sexually Assaulted Disabled 4- And 5-Year Olds (dailywire.com) By Luke Rosiak
Va. school board to pay $575K to fired teacher who refused to use transgender student's pronouns • Virginia Mercury By Nathaniel Cline
Documentary premiere spotlights the role of Rosenwald Schools in educating Black students (richmonder.org) By Tim Wenzell
'Woke' tour guide service put on hold at UVA | The College Fix By Colleen Dean
Virginia Teacher Who Makes Kids Criticize Israel Is Daughter Of Imam At Al Qaeda-Linked Mosque (dailywire.com) By Luke Rosiak
Death of Red Guard, Bête Noir of Cultural Revolution, Sparks Reflection on Weibo (chinadigitaltimes.net) By Alexander Boyd
Mystery over Jamestown gravestone, believed to be oldest in US, may be solved (nypost.com) By Patrick Reilly
Archaeologists uncover new details about 400-year-old tombstone in Jamestown | Fox News By Andrea Margolis
Interviews of Interest:
Actor KEVIN SORBO Joins the Show (audacy.com) Kevin relates his experiences working in liberal Hollywood, blacklisting, and now successfully creating faith-based movies and media
JOE MORRISSEY Critiques Last Night's Debate (audacy.com) Joe reviews the Vance/Walz debate and who he thought won by being themselves
VCU Hillel Director JOEL BOND RE: The Jewish Experience on Campus (audacy.com) Joel talks about the current situation on campus where some Jewish students are hiding their identity to avoid harassment
Attorney TIM ANDERSON Addresses 2024 Voting Integrity (audacy.com)Tim discusses the Registrar's 7,400 ballot error in Virginia Beach.
Should the U.S. Use its Diplomatic and Military Power Around the Globe to Ensure America's Security? (youtube.com) At Virginia Military Institute Vivek Ramaswamy vs. John Bolton debate "Should the U.S. use its diplomatic and military power around the globe to ensure America's security?
First Amendment Updates: Freedom of Speech and the Press
The Counter-Constitutional Movement: The Assault on America's Defining Principles – JONATHAN TURLEY By Jonathan Turley
My Speech in Washington: "Rescue the Republic" (racket.news) By Matt Taibbi
Walter Kirn's "Rescue The Republic" Speech (With Transcript) (racket.news) By Walter Kirn
Virginia rural newspapers are still fighting to stay alive | VPM By Chris Lassiter
Liberty and Death: Patrick Henry's Family Devotion | The Epoch Times By Andrew Benson Brown
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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.
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- 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.
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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
