A Very Virginia Christmas & Gratitude
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Quick Thoughts
Support and follow the work of IWF’s Center for Energy and Conservation today if you haven’t already.
Fox News Channel host Neil Cavuto is leaving the channel after 28 years.
Tragedy struck a German town after a Saudi national terrorized a Christmas Market, killing at least 5 people and injuring over 200.
A Christmas miracle: Biden’s Dept of Education withdrew its misguided rule allowing men in women’s sports.
The Javier Milei Effect is making Argentina great again.
Owl this Arlington, VA family got was a special visitor.
That’s all for now. Stay tuned for the last 2024 dispatch on Friday!
A Very Merry Virginia Christmas
On Thursday, I drove down to my state capital, Richmond, to attend a holiday party hosted by Governor Glenn Youngkin and First Lady Suzanne Youngkin at the Virginia Executive Mansion. Thursday night’s theme was centered around Virginia’s faith leaders, so it was extra special.
Believe it or not, this was the first time I officially met my governor. It couldn’t have been a more wonderful backdrop too. Both the Governor and First Lady are lovely and very down-to-earth. Fellow Virginians: We are so lucky to have them representing us!
The Virginia Executive Mansion is the longest-running governor’s residence still used for its original intent, having begun operation in 1813. The First Lady has made it her personal mission to adorn the Executive Mansion with Virginia art and decorations. This space - inside and out - is beautifully appointed.
After a busy month of holiday parties, work and non-work related, I can finally decompress and enjoy well-deserved time off until the New Year.
I hope you have a wonderful Christmas celebration surrounded by loved ones and friends.
Merry Christmas!
Gratitude to My Substack Followers
I’ll have a 2024 round-up before New Year’s, but wanted to express my gratitude to all 1,500+ followers here on Substack.
At the beginning of the year, there were a mere 671 of you reading. Now, at year’s end, this space has grown to 1,500+ strong. Wow!
Experiencing a 128%+ growth in 2024 was a great surprise. I’m grateful you’re here. And to the big Substack accounts who boosted Outsider on the Inside, THANK YOU. Please know how much I appreciate you!
ICYMI: Out Now - “Mystery Highway” by Madison Hughes
Stream “Mystery Highway” by my friend Madison Hughes OUT NOW.
Madison played me a raw version of the song during our August 2023 drive on Alaska’s Seward Highway from Anchorage to Kenai Peninsula. The path was moody, rainy, and lined with awe-inspiring glaciers. I don’t know it if was coincidence or not. But the song playing against this backdrop had a magical and timeless quality about it. Truly one of Maddy’s bests.
Let’s give this song the viral treatment, y’all! Congrats Madison. I’m so proud of you!
ICYMI
Articles/commentary/media appearances from the past week.
MEDIA MENTIONS
I joined the Lars Larson Show on behalf of CFACT to discuss Greta Thunberg further descending into radicalism.
I was prominently quoted in this JustTheNews report on how to make nuclear energy appealing to women.
ARTICLES/BLOGS
Townhall: Canada Plays Hardball With Trump. Will It Work?
IWF/RealClearEnergy: To Achieve American Energy Dominance, Trump Must Avoid ‘All-of-the-Above’ Rhetoric
IWF: New DOE Study Misinforms Public About LNG Exports
IWF: D.C. Residents Can Opt Into Nuclear Pilot Program
Townhall: Canada vs. Poland: A Tale of Two Countries on Firearms Ownership
District of Conservation
Catch up on District of Conservation episodes below.
And check out a new episode of The Sportswoman Show with professional kayak angler Wendy Biles.
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—Gabriella
And a very Merry Christmas to you, ma'am! Be warm, be safe, and be happy!