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| The Porcupine Post Newsletter Sunday, March 22, 2026  Another 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 reporting on in this week’s Porcupine Post:FSP Outreach Moneybomb Tomorrow! — Don’t miss tomorrow’s moneybomb — this is how we reach the next wave of Free Staters. (Read below.)PorcFest: The Next Generation — Free Staters are building a one-week Porcupine Freedom Festival this June so big that it will span the entire state of New Hampshire. Learn more and grab early-bird tickets. NH Liberty Forum 2026 — Hundreds of thinkers and doers gathered this weekend to discuss how to build freedom. Watch for a full overview next week. In the meantime, listen to my “2026 State of the Free State” remarks. A Porcupine Patron Update — Thank you to the 295 Porcupine Patrons that fund our year-round mission. Can you help us reach 300? Become a patron!These weekly FSP newsletters are often long because a lot is happening in the Free State. Treat it like a Sunday paper and skip ahead to whatever interests you.PLEASE NOTE: Some email service providers (including Gmail) regularly cut these newsletters short. Be sure to click “View Entire Message” at the bottom to read the full Porcupine Post!Outreach MoneybombOur mission is to welcome more Free Staters to New Hampshire.That’s why, last year, we launched our Outreach Program — sending volunteers to connect with liberty lovers across New England at gun shows, political conventions, pumpkin festivals, and more.These face-to-face encounters are important. More are planned. In fact, the FSP recently secured booths at upcoming conventions for the Maine GOP and the National Libertarian Party.To accelerate our mission, however, we must connect with liberty lovers faster and at greater distances.That is why we are planning a new FSP digital outreach campaign — targeted social media advertising so more libertarians learn about New Hampshire — and we need your help to fund it.Tomorrow — Monday, March 23 — please give to our FSP Outreach Moneybomb (organized by FSP Outreach Director, Pedro Serra).Tomorrow only — 100% of every donation received at FSP.org/give will fund our marketing plan for the upcoming months.Every gift — $25, $100, $250 or $1,000 — puts us directly in front of liberty-minded people who are ready for something better — and invites them to connect, visit, and move.All moneybomb donations are appreciated, tax-deductible, and count toward Porcupine Patron status.PorcFest: The Next GenerationWe are gearing up for the 23rd annual Porcupine Freedom Festival.This year, PorcFest is hitting the road and taking place throughout the entire state of New Hampshire.This isn’t just a festival — it’s a living tour of the Free State in action. Watch and read below for PorcFest details from Carla, mark your calendar for June 21-28, and grab your tickets at fsp.org/PorcFest.PORCFEST XXIII: THE NEXT GENERATIONFrom Summer Solstice, June 21 through June 28, 2026, PorcFest will take place across the Free State, with participating venues hosting programming throughout the week. Stay where you like.Travel the state.Pick the programming that excites you. Your PorcFest ticket becomes a passport across the Free State. Visit participating venues, get your passport stamped, and you’ll be eligible for sponsor-funded prizes.Instead of a centralized event, PorcFest XXIII will be a tour of what we’ve built in the Free State — and an invitation for more builders to join us.🎟 Tickets are on sale now. Go to fsp.org/PorcFestAdult tickets are $75, and kids attend free with a ticketed adult.Come see what two decades of building liberty actually looks like. Want to learn even more about this summer’s Porcupine Freedom Festival?On a recent episode of the Porcupine Report, Carla and I discussed the plans that are brewing across the entire Free State Community for this new spin on our classic family-friendly freedom festival.Porcupine Report #103: “A New PorcFest Rises” with Carla GerickeEric discusses the momentum coming out of the New Hampshire Liberty Forum and speaks with FSP board chair Carla Gericke about a major change to this year’s PorcFest. Instead of being held at a single campground, PorcFest will become a statewide “Passport to the Free State” experience, with events hosted at various liberty-focused venues, businesses, and community hubs across New Hampshire. The new format aims to showcase the real-world communities and projects Free Staters have built over the past two decades while creating a more scalable event that encourages exploration and participation. Attendees will travel between locations throughout the week, with incentives like a passport challenge and a $10,000 prize drawing, all designed to highlight the growth of the liberty movement in the state and invite more people to experience it firsthand. Click to watch the full episode.The 2026 State of the Free State: “A Culture of Libertarian Achievement”Thank you to all who joined us earlier this month for the 2026 NH Liberty Forum!This conference brought together hundreds of builders, thinkers, and activists to share strategies for expanding liberty in our lifetimes.We are just beginning to publish videos from the conference to our social media and in this newsletter. Be sure to watch in the weeks ahead.In the meantime, here are a few photos from this conference of freedom builders.       Also, we just published the official video of my 2026 State of the Free State remarks: “A Culture of Builders.”If you haven’t watched yet, I encourage you to start here. Be sure to check our new FSP introduction video: “Live Free or Die — Start your Journey with the Free State Project.” Thank you to FSP Video Strategist Reinita Susman.Thank you to our Porcupine Patrons!  If you believe in our mission to build a liberty homeland in New Hampshire, I’d like to ask you to become a Porcupine Patron for the Free State Project. For just $10/month, you can support our year-round efforts to build “Liberty in Our Lifetime.” Additionally, you will receive exclusive patron benefits, including our quarterly print newsletter, access to our private Signal group, and perks at all FSP events. We are just 1 patron away from 300. Will you be the one who puts us over the top?As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, donations to the Free State Project are tax-deductible. We welcome donations in dollars, cryptocurrency, and other forms.Can I count you in as a Porcupine Patron?  Porcupine Patron Pin. In addition to other fantastic benefits, every Porcupine Patron of the Free State Project receives this “Porcupine Patron Pin.” These pins are not just for show! Patron pins grant access to exclusive FSP event perks, including VIP rooms, patron-only events, and courtesy drink tickets. Click here to become a Porcupine Patron for the Free State Project.It is my honor to serve as Executive Director of the FSP.Please read on for more of our weekly newsletter from the Free State, prepared with assistance from our Communications Director, Mahgdalen Rose. For Liberty! Hon. Eric Brakey Executive Director Free State Project  MARK YOUR CALENDAR! Recurring Free State EventsNew Mover Potluck Parties! Manchester – First FridayUpper Valley – First SaturdaySeacoast – Third Sunday North Country – Third SaturdayLocal Meetups!Bedford – Weekly, TuesdaysPlymouth – Semi-monthly, second and fourth WednesdaysSeacoast – Weekly, Thursdays (changes town) Upper Valley – Monthly, fourth TuesdayNashua – Weekly, SundaysGilford – Monthly, third Saturday Ossipee – Semi-monthly, second Sunday and third Tuesday Madison – Monthly, second Saturday Grafton – Monthly, second SaturdayKeene – Weekly, SundaysThis is only a small sample of what’s going on in the Free State! Recurring topical events include agorism, family play time, range shooting, and crypto.Find upcoming events across the state on our NH Liberty Calendar.NH Liberty CalendarFree State VoicesPorcupine Report #104: “MAGA and Liberty — Are We Breaking Up?” with Mahgdalen RoseEric welcomes Free State Project communications director Magdalen Rose to discuss her journey from conservative media into libertarian activism and her move to New Hampshire. They explore how her background in podcasting and political commentary led her to value open dialogue and ultimately connect with the Free State Project’s mission of building a liberty-focused community. The conversation highlights the unique culture of New Hampshire, the role of events like Liberty Forum in attracting new movers, and the importance of making libertarian ideas more accessible through media. They also dive into broader political dynamics, including fractures within the conservative movement, the growing appeal of non-interventionism, and opportunities for libertarian influence.Click to watch the full episode.Click to watch the full clip!  Have you ordered your copy yet?FSP Director Eric Brakey published his first book — a pithy door-knocking guide of 13 rules for liberty candidates running for local office. This is a must-have for anyone who wants to win at the door.All proceeds benefit the Free State Project.Click here to order a copy on Amazon.News from the Free State Seascoastonline: It’s maple season in New England. Where to celebrate in New HampshireUniversity of New Hampshire: New Hampshire Manufacturing Extension Partnership Joins UNH’s Olson CenterWMUR9: Grow it Green: Preparing plants ahead of SpringYahoo Finance: Who are New Hampshire, Maine’s billionaires? Forbes releases new listNHPR: Bill requiring NH voters to consider school tax caps clears House As Seen in the Free State  Arts and crafts club is open every Thursday at the Quill!  Welcome Wagon for Angelo and Danielle.  Another Amazing Welcome Wagon!  Wreath making class at the Quill was so much fun!  Karaoke Party at the Shell!Upcoming EventsMonday, March 23rdOnline, 12am-11:59pm – FSP OUTREACH MONEYBOMB – For ONE DAY ONLY, every dollar donated on our website at fsp.org/give will go directly toward paid social media outreach advertising. This campaign will help us: • Reach liberty-lovers who haven’t discovered the Free State Project yet • Invite them to visit New Hampshire • Grow our newsletter list and community • Connect the next generation of Free Staters Rollinsford, 5:30pm-7:30 – Conspiracy Theory Group – Meets every fourth Monday. Join us at The SHELL to discuss the latest psyops and conspiracies with like-minded liberty lovers. Hosted by Nick Hubbard (the SHELL, 3 Front St, Rollinsford) Strafford, 6pm-9 – Beyond Car Inspection (A Liberty Life) – At “A Liberty Life”, we review the past and strategize the future of a liberty hero, looking at the processes he used and will be using to advance liberty in New Hampshire. Some of our most impactful bills are written by non-legislators who work out the language, and shop the bill around for legislators. Guest speakers, Jeremy Olson and Steve Zemenek. Facilitator: Dennis Pratt. (Independence Inn, 6 Drake Hl Rd, Strafford)Tuesday, March 24thSeabrook, 8am-9 – Weekly Patriot Breakfast – A weekly social meeting of NH Patriots, think traditional Constitutional Republican. Hosted by Jude. (Linda’s Breakfast & Lunch Place, 920 Lafayette Road, Seabrook) Bedford, 4pm-8 – Taproom Tuesday at Murphy’s Carriage House – Come meet fellow liberty lovers at our weekly event! $5 drafts & wine and $10 cocktails & appetizers all night! Please invite others! Hosted by Bill & Gail. (Murphy’s Taproom & Carriage House, 393 State Rte 101, Bedford) Lebanon 6-8pm – Liberty Tuesday – Meets every fourth Tuesday. Meet your liberty neighbors in the Upper Valley! We’ll be in the back by the arcade games. Hosted by Jody Underwood. (Ziggy’s Pizza, 254 N Plainfield Rd, West Lebanon)Wednesday, March 25thLancaster, 8:30am-10:30 – North Country US History Class – Geared toward teenagers & adults, this United States History is a full survey course designed to help students think critically about history, engage with primary sources, and develop strong historical arguments. Free for The ‘Pine members ($5 donation for non-members). Course taught by NH State Rep Calvin Beaulier. (the Pine, 70 Main St, Lancaster) Plymouth, 6pm-8:30 – Pemi Valley Porcupines – Come on over and join us liberty lovers for dinner and conversation at our semi-monthly event. Hosted by Aubrey Freedman. (Yamas Greek Eatery, 61 Main St, Plymouth) YouTube 7pm-8 – FSP Porcupine Report – Free State Project Executive Director Eric Brakey sits down every week to interview the movers and shakers of New Hampshire. Join us on YouTube! Hosted by Eric Brakey.Thursday, March 26thSeabrook 6pm-8 – Seabrook Liberty Outreach Meetup – It’s all about good ideas, good people, and good eats. So come on down! Hosted by Joël Valenzuela. (Chop Shop Pub, 920 Lafayette Rd, Seabrook) Manchester, 6pm-11 – Arts & Crafts Club – Come join our weekly Art/crafting club! Bring your current project or just to hang out and talk to other makers. Byob and snacks to share if you like! We’ll be in the kids room during the volunteer party. Hosted by Lady Jane. (the Quill, 131 Amory St, Manchester) Friday, March 27th6:30pm-10 – Religious Bitcoin/Crypto Meetup – Join us for a monthly meetup exploring the moral and spiritual dimensions of Bitcoin and blockchain technology. Together, we’ll discuss how sound money principles align with religious values like stewardship, honesty, and justice. This gathering is open to all faith backgrounds and anyone interested in the ethical implications of a decentralized peaceful money standard. Almost one year active! Text Zephan for address (603)369-7729Saturday, March 28thManchester, 2pm-5 – Manchester Marketplace – Join us for our monthly community market and farm share pick-up! Get some shopping done from your fav local porcupines #shoplibertylocal Hosted by Emily Smith. (the Quill, 131 Amory St, Manchester) Manchester, 7pm-11 – Artsy Fartsy – It’s that time again where we will be showcasing our various talents in Manchester. Can you sing, play an instrument, recite a poem or monologue? Maybe you have a little dance or some other form of art that you would like to share! Mac & Cheese Bar provided by Lady Jane. Hosted by Chris Lopez. (the Quill, 131 Amory St, Manchester) Sunday, March 29thManchester, 11am-2pm – Anarchist Book Club – We will be discussing To Catch a Fascist: The Fight to Expose the Radical Right by Christopher Mathias. This is an open event, so invite your friends! Hosted by Sam B. (the Quill, 131 Amory St, Manchester) Manchester, 2pm-4 – Ice Skating – A family friendly public skating event. Only $5 per person! Hosted by Patrick. (JFK Memorial Coliseum, 303 Beech St, Manchester) Manchester, 5pm-7:30 – Manchester Crypto Meetup – We’re not trying to shill any coin, token, or project. We are a group of individuals and businesses in support of cryptocurrency and its everyday uses. Hosted by Matt Ping. (Strange Brew Tavern, 88 Market St, Manchester) Keene, 5pm-6 – Social Sunday – Enjoy the company of other liberty-loving people at NH’s longest-running activist social! Hosted by Chris Wade. (Local Burger, 82 Main St, Keene) Nashua, 6pm-8 – Nashua Liberty Social – Weekly Nashua Meet-Up – Location varies each week. This calendar event is typically updated by 2PM on Sunday. Meet-ups are generally within about a 10 minute drive of the downtown area. Hosted by Jeff Creem. |
