Dear friends and fellow citizens,
Thanks to all those who braved the heat and humidity to attend the first Patriot Party at Woodside Farms on Thursday night. Lively conversation, good fellowship, fine music and food combined for a wonderful evening event. It was a great kick-off to start celebrating the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence and Virginia's crucial role in our founding.
The Shenandoah Valley Battlefield Foundation's valiant effort to re-open the city of Richmond's bidding process has reached a crucial point in the proceedings. Some of the statues, monuments, and cannons are soon to be sent to a California museum exhibit praising the destructive, irrational mobs for ‘re-imagining’ our collective history with violence. You can help us work to stop that from happening.
Now is the time to donate to support the Foundation's legal effort! If you have given before, thank you for getting us to this point. Please help us finish the task at hand and donate again. Every penny will go to the Foundation’s fight to ensure these priceless historical artifacts are properly preserved! Here's the link to do so NOW. Again, thanks for your help since these uncivil events during that hot, violent summer five years ago which was a catalyst for the start of The Virginia Council.
Sincerely,
Will McGurn
Interim President, The Virginia Council
It's not too late to make a difference!
The city of Charleston approved a settlement for
the U.S. Vice President Calhoun statue
that previously stood in Marion Square!
The statue will not be lent to a museum in Los Angeles, but instead the city will turn over the Calhoun statue to the newly created Calhoun Monument Preservation Society nonprofit.
Help us support the Shenandoah Valley Battlefield Foundation
as they fight to keep the Richmond monuments, cannons and
statues from removal, negligence, decay, and misinterpretation!
Please donate now to help preserve and defend the guideposts of our past.
DONATE HERE
"On July 15, [Charleston] City Council approved a settlement in a lawsuit filed by several of Calhoun's descendants and the Board of Field Officers of the Fourth Brigade — a historic militia that owns Marion Square where the statue sat atop a stone pillar for more than 100 years.
The lawsuit was the latest in a series of legal maneuvers from various groups in hopes of reinstating the statue to public display. It was filed in 2022 to prevent the city from lending the statue to an art exhibit in Los Angeles."
By Ali Rockett
Charleston settles lawsuit over Calhoun statue
Board of Field Officers of the Fourth Brigade Historical Marker
Settlement announced to bring Calhoun monument back on display in Lowcountry
John C. Calhoun statue to be re-erected as Charleston settles lawsuit | South Carolina Public Radio
Virginia Election Updates:
Spanberger's new campaign ad showcases CIA experience By Julia Manchester
Republican group dumps $2 million into Virginia attorney general race By Ross O'Keefe
Sears, Spanberger offer their take on Virginia’s data center-driven future | WVTF By Brad Kutner
Summer Summer Segment - Winsome Sears from the Virginia Tea Party
Virginia governor's race candidates share stances on public safety, labor unions By Kurt Williams
Virginia sees spike in illegal migrant arrests amid nationwide ICE activity | Fox News Video Mike Emmanuel interviews John Reid
Navigating Political Attacks: Lessons for Jay Jones in 2025 By Paul Goldman
Democrats launch $1.5M investment in Virginia off-election By Julia Manchester
Virginia GOP Lt. Gov. nominee John Reid releases childcare plan - Washington Examiner By Mabinty Quarshie
Sears addresses media after Newport News Shipbuilding visit | 13newsnow.com By Alex Littlehales
Guest Commentary from Attorney General Jason Miyares Virginia’s Early Release Program Raped an 11-Year-Old; Murdered 53 People
(2) ((( C'villeBubble ))) on X: "🚨DNC injected $1.5M into VA campaigns. UVA's Larry Sabato says it's a “sign of fear.” “Democrats are in a really terrible position,” he says. “They control nothing and their strategy has been rejected even by the democratic base.” Strategy: pro-abortion, illegal immigration, https://t.co/N4kSNUbU4U" / X
AUDIO: Earle-Sears said Trump, budget cuts hurt her campaign By Michael O'Connor
Pay raise, shipbuilding, better TRICARE: Kiggans says House defense budget would benefit Hampton Roads | WAVY.com By Chris Horne
Democrats lead fundraising in top statewide races, but Miyares outpaces AG opponent By Brandon Jarvis
A Guy on X That's On a Mission. on X: "🔥The Red Mavericks Coup: How Consultants Hijacked the Virginia GOP Caucus🔥 🚨 Two senior House GOP staffers — Taylor Stanley and Teemu Garrity — have resigned in protest of the caucus being effectively handed over to outside consultants from Red Mavericks, specifically Connor https://t.co/K7x0mTo8kH" / X
Will abortion be on the ballot in Virginia in 2026? Why this year's election is key By The 19th
Reid breaks with Earle-Sears, would repeal Virginia gay marriage ban By Emily Hemphill
Elections agency stays mum on campaign finance audit - Cardinal News By David M. Poole
New VCU poll gives Spanberger a lead of 12 percentage points. Here's what to know about that. - Cardinal News By Dwayne Yancey
Fundraising Outside Virginia VPAP.ORG
Mid-Year Statewide Fundraising: 2001-2025 VPAP.ORG
We had a great “Patriot Party” on Thursday, July 17th
to celebrate the kick-off of the 250th anniversary of the United States of America, & Virginia's crucial role in the founding of the Republic.
Thanks to those who joined us so we could personally express our thanks for your help and encouragement and our excitement for the year ahead.
Virginia Assembly, Senate & Governor updates:
MAJOR VICTORY — America First Legal Uncovers Documents Conclusively Proving the Infamous Garland Memo was Politically Orchestrated and Coordinated with the Biden White House - America First Legal
(Loudon County Schools were at the epicenter of tyrannical operation.)
7-15-25-Interim-Response-Package-1.pdf
Youngkin Cuts Red Tape by Over a Quarter By Carrie Sheffield
Youngkin turns to AI to cut more red tape across Virginia Government • Virginia Mercury By Markus Schmidt
(1) The Jefferson Council on X: "The New York Times story paints a dramatic picture, but the truth is simpler. When engaged citizens pay attention and don’t give way to ideology, they are a powerful tool for accountability. The Jefferson Council is a grassroots effort by alumni and citizens who refuse to let https://t.co/Jr06JlPON2" / X
University Of Virginia Faculty Vote No Confidence In Governing Board By Michael T. Nietzel
(6) Stu on X: "Here’s UVA’s Larry Sabato complaining that the Department of Justice and federal government has “practically taken over” the University of Virginia—as if enforcing civil rights law is some kind of authoritarian overreach. Let’s be clear: No one outside the DOJ and UVA’s lawyers https://t.co/BowLjWPyJz" / X
Virginia offers ‘historic’ funding for farm practices | Policy & Politics | bayjournal.com By Whitney Pipkin
Mark Warner "Regrets" Vote on Laken Riley Act as "Virginia Deportation Democrats" Take Heat By Josh Stansfield
Virginia clears $36 million in toll debt for Hampton Roads drivers | 13newsnow.com By Kathleen Lundy & Leila Cox
Youngkin ramps up national profile ahead of 2028 presidential race - Axios Richmond By Karri Peifer
Va. governors make board appointments; legislators confirm them. How’s the process work? • Virginia Mercury By Nathaniel Cline
Google partners with Youngkin and offers AI training courses to Virginia job seekers | AP News By Olivia Diaz
Virginia’s housing shortage looks grim, but builders and developers say incremental change will help | WVTF By Brad Kutner
No-fish story: Milde afraid that lack of menhaden is dooming osprey - Fredericksburg Free Press By Jonathan Hunley
General Assembly prepares for potential September special session By Jahd Khalil
Youngkin and Framatome leaders officially open the $50 million Lynchburg expansion By Alexia Stanbridge & Lily Riden
BWXT wins $2.6bn US Navy nuclear reactor components contracts
Virginia takes steps to bring advanced nuclear reactor to Wise County • Virginia Mercury By Shannon Heckt
Articles, News, & Quotes:
Grassroots Campaign to Promote America’s Founding Principles Americans for Prosperity’s “One Small Step” campaign “will be a bold, multi-year initiative to build a movement to defend our founding principles and reignite the American Dream,” the organization said.
'Virginia belongs to every American' - Cardinal News By Carly Fiorina
Buchanan Co. Grand Jury returns 273 indictments | WJHL | Tri-Cities News & Weather By Murray Lee
N. Va. business leaders report impacts from federal spending cuts in new survey | FFXnow By Angela Woolsey
College changes Chief Diversity Officer title to Senior Advisor to the President - Flat Hat News By Madigan Webb
George Mason Faculty Members Asked Their President To Denounce Anti-Semitism Like He Did Islamophobia. He Declined, Emails Show. By Jessica Costescu
Office of Public Affairs | Justice Department Launches Investigation into Employment Practices at George Mason University | United States Department of Justice
University of Virginia faculty want more say in picking the next president. Here's why that won't happen. - Cardinal News By Dwayne Yancey
Two senior U.Va. Health leaders quietly take new jobs without formal announcement - The Cavalier Daily - University of Virginia's Student Newspaper By Ford McCracken
Crimes against people, property increased in Fairfax County by 25%, data shows By Nick Minock
(3) Samuel B. Parker on X: "Since 2023, officials have spent $60,500 to have private consulting firms conduct City Hall's HR investigations. Documents show one of those was the probe into former Inspector General Jim Osuna. https://t.co/V1vLddQAzX" / X
‘The foundation is pretty solid’: Henrico’s housing trust fund wraps first year with homes sold, more on the way - Richmond BizSense By Jonathan Spiers
State cited Hopewell for inoperable equipment months before massive sewage spill By Melissa Hipolit
CORTEZ: Entrepreneurship, Immigration Surge as Key Virginia Latino Voter Issues By Daniel P. Cortez
Leaked Messages Reveal Andreessen's Fury: 'Universities Declared War On 70% Of The Country' | ZeroHedge By Mark Andreesen
Richmond’s new CAO says city needs ‘overhaul’ of some spending policies By Graham Moomaw
Congress: No Cancer Gag Act! | Food & Water Watch By Virginia Medical Freedom Alliance
The President Wants to Fix Higher Ed. Here’s How. By Christopher Rufo
Northern Virginia is 'at a critical crossroads,' which means rural Virginia is, too - Cardinal News By Dwayne Yancey
An 1880 schoolhouse for Black children in Pittsylvania is still standing today because of one former student - Cardinal News By Grace Mamon
Why people, including TikTok influencers, are moving to Richmond - Axios Richmond By Sabrina Moreno
An idyllic neighborhood in Albemarle County once housed 4,000 British and German prisoners of war - Cardinal News By Eric Gorton
The Albatross of Sectarian Identity Politics By Justin Vassallo
Judge dismisses cemetery case against county, landowners | Headlines | insidenova.com By Sebastien Kraft
Overflowing toilets are hampering USS Ford’s recent deployment By Steve Walsh
Why Patrick Henry never had a mansion the way other famous founders did - Cardinal News By Randy Walker
Interviews & Videos of Interest
Only On 8: One-on-One with RNC Chairman Michael Whatley on Virginia’s elections | WRIC ABC 8News By Tyler Englander
American Citizenship and Its Decline By Victor Davis Hanson
Podcast: America, made in Virginia - Cardinal News By Dutchie Jessee with Cheryl Wilson, the head of Virginia’s 250 Commission.
Jefferson's True Genius Was not His Genius Dr. Mark Holowchak
The Constitution, Bill of Rights, and Liberty
Loudoun County School Board member proposes limiting public comment to once a month By Nick Minock
WIN: Student Suspended for Using the Term “Illegal Alien” Wins in Court — Kerry: By Victoria Manning
JLARC: Virginia school divisions incorrectly cited state law in book removals By Jahd Khalil & Dean Mirshahi
223 book titles pulled from school library shelves in Virginia, but 75% were in just 5 places - Cardinal News By Dwayne Yancey
3 Big Wins: IRS Backs Off Churches; Planned Parenthood Loses Millions & Women Athletes Vindicated! By The Family Foundation
Zuckerberg, Former Meta Leaders Face $8 Billion Trial Over Facebook Privacy Practices | The Epoch Times By Austin Alonzo
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
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.
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