After Seventeen Years Building and Leading the Free State Project, Carla Gericke Announces Decision to Step Down from Board of Directors FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:Monday, April 6, 2026 MANCHESTER, NH – An era-defining leader of the Free State Project (FSP), Carla Gericke, announced today that she is stepping down as Chairman of the organization’s Board of Directors…
Your Passport Awaits Carla GerickePorcFest XXIII, Lead Producer Free State Project, Board Chair Dear PorcFest Family,Phileas Fogg bet he could circle the globe in 80 days. We’re making your adventure a little easier than that!In exactly 80 days, something remarkable begins: PorcFest XXIII: The Next Generation. For one week: June 21–28, 2026. In one state:…
Blue skies over Hampton Beach. Photo by Mahgdalen Rose. Isn’t the start of spring in New Hampshire wonderful?That blue sky means winter is over and sunny days lie ahead.Here are a few things we are reporting on in this week’s Porcupine Post:Art and Culture in the Free State — The beauty of the most effective libertarian…
The Porcupine Post NewsletterSunday, March 22, 2026Another magical, fire in the sky evening. – Julie Dupres Hon. Eric BrakeyFree State Project, Executive DirectorThe Wearehouse —The seasons are changing.Spring has officially begun in the Free State.  Liberty Forum has concluded. PorcFest is in the air. And tomorrow we launch an online moneybomb.Here are a few things we are…
The Porcupine Post NewsletterSunday, March 8, 2026 Would that really be so bad? Hon. Eric BrakeyFree State Project, Executive Director I am still catching my breath, but……here are a few things we are reporting on in this week’s Porcupine Post:NH Liberty Forum 2026 — Hundreds of thinkers and doers gathered this weekend to discuss how to build…
The Porcupine Post Newsletter Sunday, March 1, 2026 Hon. Eric Brakey – Free State Project, Executive Director War. Inflation. Tyranny.Is it just me, or is it getting crazy out there?In uncertain times, serious people gather to build durable institutions.Thankfully, freedom builders are gathering in Concord this week — only 4 days away — at the 2026…
Sunday, February 22, 2026 Hon. Eric BrakeyFree State Project, Executive Director We kick off in 11 days!This week’s newsletter is all about the 2026 New Hampshire Liberty Forum. I hope to meet you there.Hundreds of freedom builders will gather in Concord, NH to move liberty forward. Will you be in the room?(Don’t wait. Use code PorcPost to…
Free Staters are builders.Here are a few things we are reporting on in this week’s Porcupine Post:A Culture of Building — Over a generationof migration and concentration, the Free Staters of New Hampshire have created a welcoming libertarian culture focused on accomplishment. Build Freedom in 18 Days at the NH Liberty Forum — March 5-8, 2026 —…
Franconia Notch. Photo by Brian Braegelmann. Hon. Eric BrakeyFree State Project, Executive Director Guns. Porcupines. GOP fireworks. A conference for freedom builders. Here are a few things we are reporting on in this week’s Porcupine Post: Campus Carry Clears the NH House — The Free State takes a big step toward dismantling unarmed victim zones…
The Porcupine Post NewsletterSunday, January 25, 2026 New Hampshire trees on a January day. Photo by Julie Despres. Hon. Eric BrakeyFree State Project, Executive Director —[Welcome message.] Here are a few things we are reporting on in this week’s Porcupine Post: Happy Freedomversary, Ross! — This week marks one year since Ross Ulbricht walked free….