| Dear friends and citizens, "I never considered a difference of opinion in politics, in religion, in philosophy, as cause for withdrawing from a friend." - Thomas Jefferson to William Hamilton, April 22, 1800 Legacy media and liberal politicians are trying to convince Americans that political violence comes primarily from the right with lists made by left wing propaganda outfits. The lists are factually incorrect, missing major events, and misconstrue accidents and gang violence as ‘right wing’. By focusing on and misinterpreting the most violent events, the legacy media and leftist politicians are trying to create a narrative that besmirches conservatives, Republicans, and moderates so they are reviled and silenced in public and political discussions. But the effects go far beyond the political process and touch our personal lives. How many times at work and in public, from friends, co-workers, or family, have you been attacked for your beliefs? How many times have people from the left side of the spectrum defriended you, disinvited you, or ended your personal relationship? How many times have you done it, because you felt dehumanized or even unsafe? Make no mistake - the process of informing the public, sharing ideas, having fruitful discussions, and shaking hands after a disagreement are the essence of civil society and a free and fair democratic republic. We can look to Thomas Jefferson and John Adams as exemplars of that ideal. We need to return to a culture where all sides who reason and discuss honestly can have a voice and are not shouted down or threatened with violence by radicals of any stripe. And it's the only way we can come together as a commonwealth or country to fix the real problems that face us, not the divide and conquer distractions of the political class. An informed electorate is vital to provide the grist for the rhetorical mill of political discussions to reach consensus. That is why The Virginia Council has been striving since its inception to provide stories and sources that are usually hard to find but provide a truer, saner view of reality. And why we continue to bring so many brave voices to The Virginia Forum including Dr. Carol Swain, Xi Van Fleet, and Andy Ngo, all of whom have been in the news with higher, national profiles recently. That's why I implore you to come out and hear from Julio Rosas, our speaker for the next Virginia Forum. Julio (who worked with Charlie Kirk at TP USA) is a brave journalist willing to cover the stories that the corporate media would prefer to hide. His most recent work showcasing the valiant efforts of ICE and law enforcement officers in the face of organized resistance will be the subject of his Virginia Forum event on September 30th. And maybe he'll share a few words about his work with Charlie. General admission tickets and VIP meet and greet tickets are available here. And if you'd like to get a discount for both our Forum shows: Julio Rosas and then Kyle Mann of The Babylon Bee on November 11th, purchase a bundle deal for both shows here. Sincerely,  Will McGurn Interim President, The Virginia Council We are proud to announce: Julio Rosas, Blaze journalist is our next speaker for The Virginia Forum! September 30th at The Cultural Arts Center in Glen Allen “At the Scene: The ICE Raids & The Street Resistance" Julio Rosas is a nationally known field reporter who has covered the 2020 BLM and Antifa riots, the Biden-Harris border crisis, the crime wave in the United States' biggest cities, and is currently covering the anti-ICE riots and protests sweeping the country. Purchase Tickets Here  The Press Badge I Did Not Know I Never Wanted To Have "In my thank you post to Charlie, I forgot to mention that he and TPUSA are not only responsible for my career but also for my friendships that have been going on for almost ten years at this point. Charlie was very impactful at the macro and micro level, even when he wasn’t trying to be."  'Shoot ICE!' Leftist agitator forced to answer for apparently violent comments at Illinois protest | Blaze Media By Cooper Williamson & Julio Rosas Trump orders troop deployment to 'war ravaged' Portland to protect ICE facilities: 'Authorizing full force' By Ryan King ICE Director Blames 'Radical Left' for 800% Spike in Attacks on ICE Bradley Devlin’s interview with acting Immigration and Customs Enforcement Director Todd Lyon The violent resistance to enforcing immigration law By Byron York ICE Continues Arrests of ‘Criminal Illegal Aliens’ Following Shooting By Virginia Allen Virginia Election Updates: Early voting kicks off in Virginia with rare moment of cross-party congeniality By Brad Kutner One-on-One: Abigail Spanberger Talks Vision for Virginia By Abbie Coleman One-on-One: Winsome Earle-Sears Talks Vision for Virginia By Abbie Coleman Q&A with John Reid and Ghazala Hashmi, candidates for Virginia lieutenant governor By Charlottesville Tomorrow Virginia delegate receives political death threat By WTVR CBS 6 Man arrested in death threat case against Virginia delegate | 13newsnow.com By Alex Littlehales & Taylor Brokesh Arrest made after Republican Virginia delegate receives ‘politically motivated death threat’ | WRIC ABC 8News By Ryan Nadeau Dinwiddie sheriff’s deputies arrest suspect in death threat against Del. Kim Taylor • Virginia Mercury By Markus Schmidt 'Let the Rage Fuel You!': Days After Charlie Kirk's Murder, Spanberger Stokes Left-Wing Anger in Virginia – RedState By Teri Cristoph Virginia Republican Blames Spanberger Rhetoric for Death Threat By Tyler O'neil AGAIN: Virginia Democrat Abigail Spanberger Gives NON-ANSWER When Asked if She Supports Boys in Girls' Locker Rooms (VIDEO) | The Gateway Pundit | by Mike LaChance The Politics Hour: Why Virginia's lieutenant governor's race may be the election's most competitive | WAMU John Reid with Tom Sherwood & Wanika Fisher Dems Stand Up for 'Virginia's Future' by Supporting Republican By Virginia Grace McKinnon Stafford voters sue to kick House candidate off ballot over residency dispute • Virginia Mercury By Markus Schmidt Virginia governor race heats up over transgender bathroom policies | Fox News By Charles Creitz Abigail Spanberger says local officials should have final say on transgender student athletes - Washington Times By Seth McLaughlin Virginia Democrat Attorney General Nominee Has Soft on Crime Legislative Record | National Review By Audrey Fahlberg Youngkin signs order directing removal of non-citizens from voter rolls By Dean Mirshahi Details scarce from gubernatorial candidates on their plan to handle new Medicaid expansion requirements - Cardinal News By Elizabeth Beyer & Emily Schabacker Public Sector Collective Bargaining Could Impose Massive New Costs - Thomas Jefferson Institute for Public Policy By F. Vincent Vernuccio (1) Scout 🇺🇸 on X: "🚨BREAKING: FIVE DEMOCRATS FROM VIRGINIA ENDORSING REPUBLICAN CANDIDATE JOHN REID FOR VIRGINIA LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR. THE NUMBERS ARE GROWING 🇺🇲 https://t.co/lwAQyHnsxZ" / X Virginia GOP Targets Key Districts for House Gains By Joe Thomas Some early voters in Richmond received an incorrect ballot By Michael Phillips Statewide Candidate Funding Sources: Aug 2025 By VPAP.ORG  We need your help today! There have been some victories, but Virginia's monuments and history are still at risk of being erased. The good news is that Reconciliation Monument is being returned to Arlington. Virtual Victory Reconciliation Monument Celebration and Call To Action Special Guests: Chris Bedford & R. Michael Givens But the Richmond statues, monuments, and cannons were sent to Los Angeles, California! Statues from other parts of the country are being destroyed: The Beheading of Stonewall Jackson - by Kevin M. Levin Please join our legal battle today. 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. PLEASE DONATE HERE  Virginia Assembly, Senate & Governor updates: Individual Online Account Find out if you are eligible for a $200 or $400 rebate from the state of Virginia. 'You will be the next Charlie', Youngkin tells students - POLITICO By Juan Perez Jr. Youngkin fills in for Charlie Kirk as Turning Point comes to Virginia Tech in Blacksburg - Cardinal News By Abby Steketee & Kyle Reeder Richmond Police, VSP investigating flyers declaring time for peaceful protest is over By Henry Graff Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares refers 'soft on crime' Fairfax prosecutor to feds By Nick Minock Youngkin meets virtually with DSS workers on initiative to reduce SNAP payment errors | WRIC ABC 8News By Katelyn Harlow Youngkin promises negotiated fix for weight loss drugs as costs expected to increase | WVTF By Brad Kutner Governors push PJM to hold down power costs - E&E News by POLITICO By Peter Behr FCPS Superintendent closed investigation into boy with ‘facial hair’ who allegedly watched girls undress in West Springfield High locker room | Articles | fairfaxtimes.com By Asra Q. Nomani DC job market battered by Trump's federal job cuts: report | AP News By Fatima Hussein Youngkin’s education board moves to toughen proficiency standards • Virginia Mercury By Nathaniel Cline Goochland County will help us gauge the public acceptance of the next generation of small nuclear reactors - Cardinal News By Dwayne Yancey Youngkin visits Smithfield, praises shipbuilding lab school - Smithfield Times | Smithfield Times By Stephen Faleski Floodwaters swept away much of Damascus' tourism base. A year later, the town has put out the welcome mat. - Cardinal News By Carolyn Wilson Youngkin turns to AI firm in quest to cut 35% of state regulations By Jahd Khalil See where Virginia universities ranked in U.S. News' 2026 list - Axios Richmond By Sabrina Moreno  Articles, News, & Quotes: ‘Let your rage fuel you’ — politicians and pundits embrace demonization politics By Jonathan Turley Trump says he will send troops to Portland to handle ‘domestic terrorists’ | Just The News By Nicholas Ballasy Former FBI Director James Comey Is Charged With Perjury By Mary Mobley & Tyler O'Neil Central District of California | Federal Grand Jury Charges Three Women with Following ICE Agent Home from Work and Livestreaming His Home Address on Instagram | United States Department of Justice Hidden in plain sight: Richmond International Airport is ICE deportation flight hub, according to human rights organization By Dina Weinstein Virginia’s largest megasite lands the biggest project Southside has ever seen, after years of trying - Cardinal News By Grace Mamon VCU's unique program with 'all of the pieces and parts' drew $5 billion Eli Lilly plant to Goochland, Virginia By A.J. Nwoko Charlie Kirk Showed Us the Way Past Assassination Culture By Jarrett Stepman Beyond the Rage: What a Small Colorado Town Could Teach America – JONATHAN TURLEY Republican Virginia Sheriffs Protect Communities from Criminal Illegal Aliens — Kerry: By Kerry Dougherty Virginia human trafficking cases increased last year By Maxwell Walpole Alvaro Mejia-Ayala, illegal immigrant, accused of strangling an infant in Loudoun County, Virginia - Washington Times By Stephen Dinan Trump nominates Halligan as Eastern District of Virginia's federal prosecutor | 13newsnow.com By Alanna Durkin Richer Virginians emerge as some of America's biggest AI users - Axios Richmond By Sabrina Moreno Former city spokesperson’s ‘lost’ phone is latest sticking point in transparency lawsuit By Graham Moomaw U.S. Education Dept. unites conservative groups to create 'patriotic' civics content By Sequoia Carrillo GWAR goes viral for fake killing Elon Musk and Trump onstage - Axios Richmond By Sabrina Moreno Major school districts risk $24M in federal grants over transgender policy deadline | AP News By Carolyn Thompson CDC tells Virginia health officials annual abortion surveillance report is on pause | WVTF By Brad Kutner Leaders gather to address Virginia’s severe health care workforce shortage • Virginia Mercury By Nathaniel Cline After renaming DEI office, VMI board shifts oversight of ‘inclusive excellence’ • Virginia Mercury By Nathaniel Cline Forestry officials advise early trips for leaf viewing - Fredericksburg Free Press By Ted Schubel A year after Southwest Virginia was devastated by flooding and wind, local officials are applying the lessons they learned from Helene to prepare for the next disaster - Cardinal News By Susan Cameron Another Deadly Week of Far-Left Violence - by Andy Ngo This Political Violence Didn’t Start in the Streets, It Started in the Halls of Academia By Rep. Josh Williams (1) The Rabbit Hole on X: "Liberals are more likely than Conservatives and Moderates to think it's justified for citizens to use violence to achieve political goals. Young Liberals are especially open to violence. https://t.co/vWCP99LKBo" / X  Interviews & Videos of Interest Julio Rosas: September 24, 2025 Julio joins Jeff Katz to talk about his appearance next week as a guest of The Virginia Forum. AG Miyares at UVA Free Speech event An Evening with Xi Van Fleet with introduction by Ann McLean presented by The Jefferson Council Mainstream Media News Presenter Shocked By Andy Ngo's Antifa Assault Video with Jan Jeffcoat of National News Desk Anti-ICE Crowd Chants ‘Arrest ICE!’ and ‘Shoot ICE!’ Towards Agents at the ICE Facility in Broadview, Ill. :: Grabien - The Multimedia Marketplace :: Grabien - The Multimedia Marketplace Virginia Universities Rank Poorly in Free Speech By Joe Thomas The Road to Liberty | PragerU Prager U, in partnership with the White House, is bringing America’s founding to life through cinematic storytelling—spotlighting the men and women who risked everything for liberty. The Constitution, Bill of Rights, and Liberty One sleepy Virginia town. Nearly 7 million hits on its surveillance network. — Virginia Center for Investigative Journalism By Kunle Falayi From 'Sticks and Stones' to Fists and Fury By Sharyl Attkisson The Funniest Joke Jimmy Kimmel Never Told – JONATHAN TURLEY Virginia surveillance network tapped thousands of times for immigration cases By Kunle Falayi 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. 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