Virginia’s rich history has made it known as the Mother of Presidents and the Cradle of Liberty. But today, the Commonwealth’s history of leadership for liberty is threatened.
New taxes and misguided energy policy make life more expensive. Expanding regulations weaken the business climate. Policy debates increasingly mirror national divides, and Virginia often finds itself reacting rather than leading.
The result: families and businesses look elsewhere, and Virginia risks losing the leadership role that once defined it.
It’s time to shift the narrative back to the principles on which Virginia was founded.
Jefferson Forum offers a leveraged way for liberty-minded Virginians to advance smart policy ideas that move the Old Dominion back toward constrained government, individual rights, and free-market solutions.
We push back against policies that harm Virginia’s families and businesses while increasing demand for pro-growth, pro-freedom ideas among lawmakers, citizens, and community leaders.
Our goal is simple but ambitious: restore Virginia’s tradition of leadership and make it the best state in the nation to build a business, raise a family, and pursue happiness.
With your help, we are building a lasting infrastructure for freedom in Virginia—one that shifts the landscape away from government expansion and toward the pro-liberty ethos that once defined the Commonwealth.
Jefferson Forum was formed in 2026 through the merger of two organizations with strong track records of influence and innovation.
Together, Jefferson Forum combines proven policy expertise with applied, real-world impact.
Jefferson Forum concentrates on policies that affect everyday life in Virginia
Lower taxes and fewer regulations
More choices for Virginia families
Reliable, affordable energy
Protecting Virginia’s right-to-work tradition
These are the building blocks of a more competitive and prosperous Virginia.
