Dear friends and fellow citizens,
The ‘dog days’ of summer are upon us: heat, humidity, and the ‘silly season’ for news and reporting. Among the usual political shenanigans, however, there are important activities to be aware of that pertain to the mission of the Council and you, our supporters.
Namely the ongoing ‘re-imaginings’ of the statues, artifacts, and monuments of Richmond being sent to a museum in Los Angeles. The strident effort to set the narratives of the past solely in the light of CRT, DEI, and post-modern thinking is in retreat across the country, but still active in Virginia. You can help us to turn the tide by taking a moment to fill out a survey from The Valentine Museum (see below), by attending our meetings, volunteering, or crucially, by making a contribution here.
As we turn our focus from summer relaxation to elections in the Commonwealth it is time for us to get together as concerned citizens. We have some upcoming events to mark on your calendar:
August 20th for an evening brewpub event with Americans For Prosperity, September 10th at Park Layne Tavern with Capital Research Center, and a special guided tour on October 3rd at The Virginia Museum of History & Culture. Plus, we'll be announcing soon our exciting speakers for The Virginia Forum series this fall.
We look forward to seeing you again soon at our events, in the meantime stay cool and get prepared for a busy fall season with The Virginia Council.
Sincerely,
Will McGurn
Interim President, The Virginia Council
It's not too late to make a difference!
There's some good news:
The Reconciliation Monument is being returned to Arlington.
The General Pike statue is being restored in Washington DC.
But the Richmond statues, monuments, and cannons
are being sent to Los Angeles, California!
Richmond's old Jefferson Davis statue is headed to Los Angeles
Black History Museum joins other institutions in loaning monuments to Los Angeles exhibit
Help us fight for an honest and legal process to determine
the fate of these historic pieces of art. Decisions made by the
mob are not a democratic process, but tyrannical.
DONATE HERE
An update from Arlington National Cemetery:
“At the request of Moses Ezekiel’s family and Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, Moses Ezekiel's sculpture will be returned to Arlington National Cemetery,” Youngkin said in a statement to Beltway Brief, “where he is buried and where his legacy as a renowned American artist and decorated veteran can be honored.”
Exclusive: Moses Ezekiel’s historic sculpture finally set for installation in Arlington Cemetery, by the Southern graves it once marked | Blaze Media
Hegseth orders return of Confederate monument at Arlington cemetary, removed by 'woke lemming' | Just The News By Charlotte Hazard
'The Reconciliation Monument' Returns to Arlington National Cemetery
By Abigail Johnson
Army estimates $10 million price tag for restoring removed Confederate statue By Ross O'Keefe
And the General Albert Pike statue is to be returned to its location in Washington, DC.
National Park Service to restore and reinstall Albert Pike statue - National Mall and Memorial Parks (U.S. National Park Service)
Confederate statue to be reinstalled in DC, National Park Service says | FOX 5 DC
Toppled Confederate statue will rise again in Washington - POLITICO
Virginia Election Updates:
Earle-Sears makes campaign stop in Hopewell, focuses largely on public safety and security | WRIC ABC 8News By Tyler Englander
Virginia Lt. Gov Sears calls for recall of Descano over kidnapping case | Fox News By Cameron Arcand
Spanberger's first negative ad targets Earle-Sears By Julia Manchester
National Republicans turn to Youngkin-linked early voter turnout effort in Virginia | WVTF By Brad Kutner
The Path to Victory in Virginia Is Common Sense By Rooz Dadabhoy
Winsome Earle-Sears lashes out when asked about past Trump criticism By Ross O'Keefe
Virginia GOP Launches Seven-Figure Voter Turnout Drive By Julia Manchester
Virginia Gubernatorial Hopeful Abigail Spanberger Raked In $50,000 From CCP Member and EV Tycoon By Alana Goodman
Virginia Democrat Spanberger received $50,000 from Chinese businessman | Fox News By Amanda Macias & Cameron Cawthorne
Republican Lieutenant Governor candidate John Reid launches ‘Reid Revolution’ tour in Waynesboro By Gabby Womack
Spanberger responds to Rasoul’s Israel-Palestine remarks as Democrats face internal divide By Brandon Jarvis
(1) Nick Minock on X: "🚨WATCH: Abigail Spanberger’s answer ⬇️ when I asked does Spanberger support biological males competing in women’s sports and males using female locker rooms and bathrooms at school and vice versa. Story: https://t.co/dPyaWnEv4j https://t.co/2yDSILtco3" / X
Democrats Fume As Abigail Spanberger Stumbles: Dodges Bathroom Question, Caught Pocketing CCP Cash – RedState By Teri Christoph
‘Soft on Crime’ vs. ‘MAGA Agenda’: Miyares, Jones trade blows over debate planning By Brandon Jarvis
Virginia AG race: Jay Jones releases first TV ad By Brandon Conradis
GOP Spending Groups Team Up for Get-Out-the-Vote Efforts in Virginia Elections | National Review By Audrey Fahlberg
One-on-One with Sen. Ghazala Hashmi, the Democratic nominee for lieutenant governor | WRIC ABC 8News By Tyler Englander
One-on-One with John Reid, the Republican nominee for lieutenant governor | WRIC ABC 8News By Tyler Englander
Earle-Sears could learn from Reid how to talk about federal job cuts - Cardinal News By Dwayne Yancey
Democratic nominee for lieutenant governor, Sen. Ghazala Hashmi, talks about issues in Southwest Virginia By Rhian Lowndes
'Skill game' operator was main source of funds to federal PAC that donated to Rouse’s campaigns - Cardinal News By Elizabeth Beyer
Virginia House in the balance: 5 key races to watch this fall • Virginia Mercury By Markus Schmidt
Virginians haven't split their ticket in a governor's race in 20 years. Here's what it would take for that to happen this year. - Cardinal News By Dwayne Yancey
Valentine Museum Survey
The Valentine Museum is collecting anonymous feedback on Richmond's monuments and public art to inform our exhibits, programming, and community engagement.
Important: Please let the Museum know how you feel!
Take the survey before it closes on the 18th!
Richmond's Monuments & Public Art Survey
Virginia Assembly, Senate & Governor updates:
Virginia’s federal broadband plan should cover entire state, save $200 million, governor says - Cardinal News By Tad Dickens
Youngkin publishes $613M plan to expand high-speed internet access | WRIC ABC 8News By Julia Broberg
Virginians Could Save $1.4B by Conforming to Trump Tax Law By Steve Haner
Secret abortions for students in Virginia? - American Thinker By John M. Grondelski
Bolted Doors and Broken Laws - by Walter Curt In Fairfax County, Clandestine School-Funded Abortions Bypassed Parents, Exposing A Hidden Pipeline Endangering Teenage Girls.
Fairfax County schools investigates claims staff arranged abortions for students By Nick Minock
(4) Nick Minock on X: "🚨Fairfax County Superintendent Michelle Reid told parents in an email, “I want to stress that at no time would the situation as described in these allegations be acceptable in Fairfax County Public Schools.”" / X
Fairfax County Schools investigating claims of staff arranging abortions | Fox News By Landon Mion
New bodyguard hire sparks controversy for Fairfax school superintendent | Fox News By Asra Q. Nomani
Fairfax Superintendent Wants Security To Protect Her From Criticism By Robert Busek
Vogler in 'stable but critical condition' after attacker set him on fire; GoFundMe page created - Cardinal News By Grace Mamon
Youngkin, Miyares slam CA Descano over Fair Oaks Mall attempted abduction | wusa9.com By Matt Pusatory & Melissa Kim
Kaine, Scott host roundtable in Chesapeake to discuss federal budget cuts By Jay Greene
Petersburg sees improvements three years into city revitalization partnership By Wayne Covil
The state's highest jobless rate is now in the New River Valley, not Northern Virginia - Cardinal News By Dwayne Yancey
Virginia business, health care leaders press for renewal of ACA tax credits • Virginia Mercury By Charlotte Rene Woods
(4) A Guy on X. on X: "Virginia Needs a Comprehensive Statewide Education Audit...NOW" / X
The Navy’s biggest global exercise is underway, run out of Hampton Roads By Steve Walsh
Cape Henry’s sand dunes in Virginia Beach are older than ancient pyramids, ODU researchers say • Virginia Mercury By WHRO
Articles, News, & Quotes:
“If Jefferson Was Wrong, America Is Wrong” — The Coolidge Review By Rich Lowry
Are nuclear reactors a good fit for Southwest Virginia – or a solution in search of a problem? • Virginia Mercury By Ivy Main
Registered sex offender seeks to represent self in Arlington school exposure case By Nick Minock
Victorious Again: America First Legal Defeats Fairfax County Public School Board’s Latest Attempt to Dismiss Groundbreaking Lawsuit - America First Legal
Norfolk Baby Killer Gets No More Than 19 Years — Kerry: By Kerry Dougherty
VCU hires law firm to probe workplace issues at Wilder School By Graham Moomaw
Former governor files defamation suit after VCU officials investigate alleged ‘threatening conduct’ | WRIC ABC 8News By Ryan Nadeau
UVA appoints Paul G. Mahoney as interim president By Brian Coy
Paul Mahoney, former dean of Law School, selected as interim president - The Cavalier Daily - University of Virginia's Student Newspaper By Cecilia Mould & Naima Sawaya
(4) ((( C'villeBubble ))) on X: "🔶⚔️🔷UVA faces the loss of $1B per year in gov't funds if it doesn't comply with federal laws The "Hands Off UVA!" faction, comprised of unions threatening to strike, called local media & hauled a podium onto The Lawn to complain they weren't consulted about choice of Interim https://t.co/L5oX2pmFWW" / X
U.Va. Counsel conducting University-wide compliance review, document shows - The Cavalier Daily - University of Virginia's Student Newspaper By Cecilia Mould
VCU removes references to race from scholarship language By Megan Pauly
LCPS Can Do Better on X: "Tuesday night, the Loudoun school bd will consider establishing new Superintendent-controlled committees which are not required to have any kind of transparency to the public. In other words, perfect for this school division. 🤡 https://t.co/euUxfEdYFO" / X
'Beyond grateful to be alive': Victims of alleged racist attack in Spotsylvania speak out - Fredericksburg Free Press By Taft Coghill Jr.
Richmond officials set special meeting to move forward with paying wrongfully convicted man By Graham Moomaw
Prince William teachers union members discuss alarming audit | Headlines | insidenova.com By Emily Seymour
Atlantic menhaden board raises ‘red flags’ on Chesapeake Bay fishery, directs study of new regulation By Katherine Hafner
Interviews & Videos of Interest
https://www.wric.com/video/veterans-voices-former-prisoner-of-war-paul-galanti/10913146 Veterans Voices: Former Prisoner of War Paul Galanti
By Tannock Blair
(4) Walter Curt on X: "🚨NEW: Laura Ingram Discusses the Fairfax County Abortion Scandal “It looks like taxpayer money was going to fund secret abortions for minors without consent from any adult.” The FCPS claims that “at no point” these allegations would be acceptable in Fairfax. That’s great, https://t.co/Do0K9TSNde" / X
Virginia public colleges and universities raise tuition By 12 On Your Side
The Constitution, Bill of Rights, and Liberty
Non-citizen registrations with previous voting history in VA election data – update August 2025 – Digital Poll Watchers (dot) Org By Jonathan Lareau
City’s hired attorneys ask judge to block former FOIA officer from filing FOIA requests By Graham Moomaw
Virginia Court of Appeals rules NAACP’s voting rights FOIA lawsuit against Youngkin isn’t over • Virginia Mercury By Charlotte Rene Woods
Appeals court overturns ruling that faulted Richmond police for racial disparities in traffic stops By Graham Moomaw
Kyle Mann on X: "A doctor was found guilty of thoughtcrime in part for sharing Babylon Bee articles in Australia. Here are a few of the articles he shared. If you ever wonder why we have a 1st and 2nd Amendment in America, this is why. https://t.co/HoAkwgd5qy" / X
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
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