Dear Fellow Patriots,
The summer should give us all a short break to reorganize and reprioritize what we plan to do with our lives in the second half of any given year.
At The Virginia Council we are busy making plans for our fall Virginia Forum speakers series, our educational seminars, our legislative agenda to close loopholes being exploited by cultural Marxists to ruin society, and most importantly our efforts to use the law and courts to stop the destruction of our historic sites, memorials, monuments, art, and tombs.
Next week we will announce our next Virginia Forum speaker. That Forum event will be September 25th once again at the Glenn Allen Cultural Center. This speaker is someone you've seen on national television and most recently with Tucker Carlson and her message is a warning to our society.
I can't wait to introduce you to her!
Also in the coming weeks I'll share more of the legal plans we are executing to attempt to save the statues that have already been dismantled and damaged and stop more decay.
On September 28, we'll convene our third annual Virginia Media Summit, bringing together journalists and aspiring journalists from across the Commonwealth. Our goal is strengthening existing outlets - and helping create new ones - that will provide fair, accurate and balanced reporting; allow a wide variety of opinions - including those often silenced or ignored conservative and traditionalist voices - to be heard; and help roll back the dangerous “news desert” in Virginia where local news of any sort is not available to the public. If you would like to help support this initiative please let us know.
Our organization is all VOLUNTEER but it costs money (more than anyone would ever expect) to work with lawyers and venues and contractors and we count on your support to help us make these events and plans happen.
Please make a donation to fund the effort to save our unique culture in Virginia here if you can.
Thank you.
John Reid
Founding Chairman, The Virginia Council
Virginia Assembly, Senate & Governor Updates:
- Virginia is America's Top State for Business in a record-setting year (cnbc.com)
- What Youngkin would bring to a Trump ticket - Washington Examiner
- State survey shows barriers to prenatal care access for Medicaid patients • Virginia Mercury
- Sens. Kaine and Warner weigh in on Biden's stamina, mental acuity to serve as president (wjla.com)
- Virginia public colleges, universities, asked to verify that investments aren't politically motivated - Cardinal News
- Youngkin orders school divisions to develop cellphone policies - Fredericksburg Free Press
- 102 graves of enslaved African Americans discovered next to Fairfax County waterpark (wjla.com)
- Kaine and Warner support future Ukraine NATO membership, but say war must be won (wjla.com)
- Youngkin signs bill to promote nuclear energy in Virginia | WRIC ABC 8News
- (3) Nick Minock on X: "New: I'm hearing Loudoun County Chair Phyllis Randall is telling people that Rep. Abigail Spanberger promised her a position in Spanberger's cabinet. Spanberger is running for Governor of Virginia. My latest story on Randall ⬇️" / X
- Do speed cameras and license plate readers in Virginia go too far? (wtkr.com)
- U.S. Postmaster tells Virginia officials the system has made 'sustainable' improvements | WRIC ABC 8News
- Spirit of Virginia (vpap.org)
Articles, News, & Quotes:
- Migrant children in Virginia: Where are they and are they getting an education? • Virginia Mercury By Nathaniel Cline
- “The First Amendment is Out of Control”: Academic and Media Figures Rally Against Free Speech – JONATHAN TURLEY By Jonathan Turley
- Down the Memory Hole | Bacon's Rebellion - Democracy Thrives in Sunlight (baconsrebellion.com) By James A Bacon
- Progressives build massive, cloaked online powerhouse (axios.com) By Lachlan Markay
- The Twilight of Influence | City Journal (city-journal.org) By Howard Husack
- Shadowy Advertising Cartel Who Is Accused of Colluding to Withhold Ad Dollars to Conservative News Outlets... – T-Room By Thomas Barrabi
- Follow the science? Duke dumped doc who exposed lack of evidence 'racism is a public health crisis' | Just The News By Greg Piper
- City's investment in Confederate marker raises questions | Richmond Free Press | Serving the African American Community in Richmond, VA By George Copeland, Jr.
- Democrat Dumpster Fires — Kerry: (kerrydougherty.com) By Kerry Dougherty
- 102 graves of enslaved African Americans discovered next to Fairfax County waterpark (wjla.com) By Nick Minock
- C'villeBubble on X: "NEW: Director of National Intelligence warns Iran is involved in Gaza protests. @UVA's SJP, FJP, & Gaza Camp used same tactics, chants, signs, SM posts as other U's to spread Anti-Semitism. Are there "foreign actors" influencing UVA? @uvastudentaffrs https://t.co/QDjmZTpVAA" / X
- Cadaver dog searches for hidden slave cemetery in Hanover (richmond.com)
- By Eric Kolenich
- Archeologists Find Musket Balls Fired By Patriots During First Battle Of American Revolution (dailywire.com) By Leif Le Mahieu
Interviews of Interest
- Jim Gilmore (audacy.com) former Virginia Governor and Ambassador to Europe, Jim Gilmore addresses the ongoing war in Ukraine, as well as Joe Biden's well-being.
- Henry Rodgers (audacy.com) we hear from Henry Rodgers of The Daily Caller about the 5th District Republican Primary race between Congressman Bob Good and the now-certified winner, challenger and State Senator John McGuire.
- Andrew Bernstein (audacy.com) we check back in with author and philosopher Dr. Andrew Bernstein about his new essay for The Objective Standard, "Capitalism in One Lesson."
- Michael Phillips (audacy.com) Michael Phillips joins us, to discuss his new in-print venture The Richmonder -- as well as the forthcoming Olympic Games!
- Glen Sturtevant (audacy.com) State Senator, Glen Sturtevant gives listeners a summation of what's been happening regarding Virginia's Military Survivors and Dependents Education Program ("VMSDEP").
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 which we will roll out over the next few weeks! We'll have a link on the website soon to sign up for the various levels of support, stay tuned!
- 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.
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