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Written by: danwillie

Parent Category: USA News and History

Category: Virginia News and History

Published: 25 April 2026

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• Virginia
• DC Square,
• Checkmate
• Constitution
• Alexandria
• Arlington County

DC Square and Checkmate

"DC Square" most likely refers to the "Make DC Square Again" proposal (or Act), a recent political idea to restore Washington, D.C.'s original boundaries as a perfect 10-mile square.

Background

The U.S. Constitution and the Residence Act of 1790 called for a federal district "not exceeding ten miles square" (100 square miles). George Washington helped survey it as a diamond-shaped square (rotated 45 degrees) straddling the Potomac River, with land from Maryland and Virginia.

In 1846, Virginia's portion (including what is now Arlington County and the City of Alexandria) was retroceded back to Virginia via an act of Congress, mainly due to concerns over slavery and economic issues. This left modern D.C. as a non-square shape on the Virginia side.

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Written by: danwillie

Parent Category: USA News and History

Category: Virginia News and History

Published: 12 February 2026

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• USA News
• Virginia
• Lovers

Virginia, the State that was an example of the heart of American Goodness.

Virginia—The State That Once Was the Old Dominion.

Virginia has long held a unique place in the American story: the cradle of presidents, the birthplace of liberty, the heart of the Old Dominion, where rugged individualism, self-reliance, and a deep reverence for constitutional rights were woven into the fabric of daily life. From the rolling hills of the Shenandoah to the coastal plains, from the Appalachian coal country to the historic streets of Richmond and Williamsburg, the Commonwealth once embodied a proud tradition of limited government, personal freedoms, and the unapologetic defense of the Second Amendment as a bulwark against tyranny. It was a state where families could pass down firearms generation to generation, where hunting and shooting were not just hobbies but ways of life, and where the idea of "shall not be infringed" felt as timeless as the Blue Ridge Mountains.

That Virginia—the one many of us grew up knowing, loving, and defending—feels increasingly distant in 2026, especially after we got a new Governor Spanberger whom I was very aware of when she joined her party to try to impeach Donald Trump on lies which appears to have been orginated by orders from Obama.

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Written by: danwillie

Parent Category: USA News and History

Category: Virginia News and History

Published: 09 May 2026

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• Second Amendment
• Gun Laws

Virginia Gun Laws May Flip the National Laws

The Summary below is a short online of sheriffs thought on new Gun Law.

Summary of the YouTube Short (WSET ABC 13 News):

In this news report, Central Virginia sheriffs are publicly opposing proposed gun control bills in the Virginia General Assembly, particularly an assault weapons ban and stricter concealed carry rules. They argue these measures infringe on Second Amendment rights.

 

Key points from interviews:

• Amherst County Sheriff Jimmy Ayers criticizes the broad definition of "assault firearms" and semi-automatic rifle bans, stating that the Second Amendment guarantees the right to bear arms. He says he will not support or enforce such laws if passed.
• Henry County Sheriff Wayne Davis questions age restrictions, noting that 18-year-olds can enlist in the military but might be barred from buying certain firearms. He echoes that sheriffs have a duty not to enforce laws they believe violate the U.S. Constitution. 
• The sheriffs emphasize that the Constitution states the right to bear arms "shall not be infringed" and are open to lawsuits challenging the bills. A former U.S. Attorney is quoted advising caution but suggests rural sheriffs could collectively refuse enforcement of laws they view as unconstitutional.

The short highlights a broader pushback from multiple Central Virginia sheriffs, framing it as a defense of constitutional rights over new state legislation. It has received significant positive engagement from viewers supporting the sheriffs' stance.

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