This week, Candi and Victoria bring you critical updates from Richmond, including the deceptive language that will appear on our ballots in April and November. Plus, learn more about a HUGE win for life in Lynchburg!

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This week, Candi and Victoria bring you critical updates in the latest on the plot for partisan gerrymandering in Virginia. Plus, learn more about some surprising wins at the General Assembly.

On this week's episode, Victoria and Candi bring you more shocking updates from the Virginia General Assembly. Learn why pictures standing with VMI are spreading all over social media, plus, hear from our team about an unexpected victory in Richmond!

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A judge says “stop,” but Virginia lawmakers keep moving forward. What’s really happening at the State Capitol, and why are these decisions impacting elections, children, and families?

In this episode of Speak Up Virginia, host Candi Cushman sits down with Victoria Cobb, president of The Family Foundation, to break down the latest developments:

• Gerrymandering amendment: What the court halted, why lawmakers are rushing it forward, and how it could affect the 2026 midterms.
• Abortion amendment: How vague language in the ballot question could put minors and medical accountability at risk, and what voters need to know.
• Gender transition procedures for minors: The shocking role of the Teachers Union, the first major settlement for detransitioners, and bills currently under debate.
• Other legislative updates: Marijuana commercialization, “Don’t Tread on Parents’ Day,” and critical local opt-out efforts.
• Positive trends: Young people increasingly identifying as pro-life and ways you can make a difference in your community.

🎙️ This episode covers both the urgent challenges and the ways we can proactively stand for families, children, and communities in Virginia.

Resources & Links Mentioned in the Episode:

• The Family Foundation: https://www.familyfoundation.org
• Gerrymandering amendment info & timeline: Available at Family Foundation website
• No Guardrails Abortion Amendment redliner: https://www.familyfoundation.org (bottom of page, click the banner)
• Virginia March for Life: https://marchforlife.org/virginia – April 22, 2026
• Virginia Professional Educators Association: https://virginiaeducators.org
• Don’t Tread on Parents’ Day – February 10, 2026: Info at Family Foundation website

📌 Stay informed. Get involved. Stand up for children, families, and faith in Virginia.

Candi and Victoria bring you important updates about the list of radical bills currently making their way through our General Assembly. Spanberger's administration has already proven she's a far cry from her moderate marketing campaign.

Visit familyfoundation.org to sign up for our Don't Tread on Parents Day and make your voice heard in Richmond!

This week, Candi and Victoria cover what you can expect from Virginia's new radical progressives in government, an update on the constitutional amendment process, and most insane bills in the General Assembly.

Plus, hear more about a recent Supreme Court case and Victoria's testimony on the harm caused by the abortion industry.

You can hear Victoria's full speech here: https://youtu.be/hitpHns7Lz8

This week, Candi and Victoria cover Mamdani's swearing in and how some are trying to bring "The warmth of collectivism" to our own backyard in Virginia. Hear more on what you can expect from Spanberger's cabinet picks and radical leftists in the VA General Assembly.

Before we dive into a packed season of legislative battles, we’re turning to something foundational: God’s Word.

Bunni Pounds from Christians Engaged joins us in this special episode to share the vision behind America Reads the Bible—a nationwide Scripture initiative launching this spring that Christians across the country can participate in. She also highlights the impactful grassroots work of Christians Engaged through its Pray–Vote–Engage movement, equipping believers to live out their faith in the public square.

Plus, we offer a preview of upcoming Richmond Capitol Action Days focused on life, parental rights, religious liberty, and education—important dates to mark on your calendar.

From The Family Foundation.

Links

America Reads the Bible- https://www.americareadsthebible.com/

Christians Engaged- https://christiansengaged.org/

Links to Action days

VA Pro-life Day- https://vaprolifeday.org/

Parental Rights Day- https://www.familyfoundation.org/donttreadonparents

VA March For Life- https://marchforlife.org/virginia

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📌 Programming Note:

This will be our final episode of the year. We’ll be taking a short break and will return with a brand-new episode on January 14th.

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