Ghosts. Goblins. Income Taxes.
Featured photo: A little Halloween spirit in the Free State. Photo by Eric Brakey.
Ghosts. Goblins. Income taxes.
With Halloween and Election Day both approaching, we are in the spooky season, but don’t worry… the Free State Project is working to keep New Hampshire free of paycheck-sucking tax vampires.
That’s why we continue connecting with liberty-loving neighbors — and inviting them to visit and move.
In this week’s Porcupine Post:
- Outreach Across the Northeast. Meet the volunteers bringing the Free State message to our neighbors.
- Make Your Plan to Vote. Official New Hampshire voter resources and “Election Day Cometh” with Pedro Serra.
- The Free State in Five Years. Join us November 7 to discuss what we can build together next.
Read on for voices from the Free State and ways to get involved.
FSP Outreach Takes on the Northeast
October was a busy month for FSP Outreach!
Our volunteers covered 14 shifts across seven states — Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Maine, New York, Rhode Island, and New Hampshire. We also welcomed six first-time volunteers!
This past weekend alone, FSP Outreach connected with liberty lovers in Rhode Island, New York, and even here in New Hampshire.
A huge thank-you to everyone who stepped up to represent the Free State Project and introduce more people to the liberty community we’re building in New Hampshire.
You Can Help, Too!
Join our Outreach Signal announcement group to hear about upcoming shows and volunteer opportunities. No experience needed! You’ll be paired with another volunteer, and we provide simple training to help you get started.
Saturday took me to one of the least free states in America to speak with New York Libertarian Party delegates about effective strategies to make liberty win.
I am grateful to the party for hosting us — and to the new chair of the NYLP who let everyone know that moving to New Hampshire is part of her life plan.
Thank you to our volunteers for manning our Outreach table and recording my keynote dinner remarks to the Libertarian Party of New York (available to watch below).
On Sunday, I was back on the road and driving to Rhode Island for their own state Libertarian Party convention.
It was a smaller crowd, but we made more new connections and encouraged them to make the two-hour drive to visit and experience the Free State.
On the Road to Rhode Island. Light and I connected with potential future Free Staters at the Rhode Island Libertarian Convention.
Election Day Is Tuesday — Make Your Plan to Vote
Forget Halloween.
The spookiest day of the year is next Tuesday, November 3 — Election Day.
If you’re eligible to vote, make a plan to participate: check your polling place and hours, review your sample ballot, and confirm what documents you need before heading out. (Photo ID is required to vote in New Hampshire.)
For those who live in New Hampshire, find official NH voter information, including registration and voting requirements. For polling locations and sample ballots, use the Secretary of State’s lookup tool.
Disclaimer: The Free State Project encourages civic participation and does not endorse candidates or political parties.
Porcupine Report #132: “Election Day Cometh”
With Election Day approaching, Eric Brakey welcomes FSP board chair Pedro Serra for a conversation about civic participation and building community in New Hampshire. Watch the episode.
The Free State in Five Years
As Election Day passes, the future of the Free State begins. In five years, how will New Hampshire be more free?
Join Eric Brakey, Pedro Serra, and Jason Sorens for a fundraising reception and conversation about what we can build together by 2031.
Saturday, November 7, 2–4 p.m. At the home of Tim Baxter and Luke Rustin in Manchester. Space is limited to 50 guests; RSVP is required, and the address will be included in your confirmation.
A $100 minimum contribution per person is requested. Give online, with crypto, or at the door.
Your support helps bring more liberty lovers to New Hampshire and funds our work in 2027. See the event page for giving options and 2027 Porcupine Patron levels.
Plan Your Porcupine Vacation
For many future movers, this is how it starts.
Be sure to check out our friends at the Independence Inn and ask about the FSP discount.
Book Your Visit with a Free State Discount:
(603) 988-0315
carol@nhindependenceinn.com
Free Stater-owned and operated, the Independence Inn helps liberty lovers visit and explore New Hampshire. Any week of the year, come for a visit and they can guide you to Free State events, across five different communities, each within a one-hour drive.
The Independence Inn is a sponsor of the Porcupine Post newsletter and Porcupine Report podcast.
Thank you to our Porcupine Patrons!
This newsletter—and the outreach you just read about—exists because of our patrons.
If you believe in our mission to build a liberty homeland in New Hampshire, please become a Porcupine Patron. Your ongoing support helps us welcome future movers and sustain our year-round work for “Liberty in Our Lifetime.”
Visit our patron page to explore giving options and benefits. We welcome donations in dollars, cryptocurrency, and other forms.
Thank you to every patron who makes this work possible.
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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.
For Liberty!
Hon. Eric Brakey
Executive Director
Free State Project
Free State Voices
The Mark Edge Show — Episode 23
Sal and Mark discuss cryptocurrency privacy with Joel Valenzuela, including Dash’s shielded asset pool and the Pirate Chain exploit. Paxful co-founder Ray Youssef joins them to discuss Bitcoin adoption and his arrest in Mexico. Watch the episode.
The Independents: Carla Gericke with Steve Villee
Carla Gericke interviews Libertarian gubernatorial candidate Steve Villee about the upcoming New Hampshire election and his party’s ballot-access goals. The views expressed are those of the speakers; the Free State Project does not endorse candidates or political parties. Watch the episode.
Granite Discourse #17 with Mike ter Maat
Retired economist and 2024 Libertarian vice-presidential candidate Mike ter Maat discusses the Republican Liberty Caucus and his recent visit to New Hampshire to recruit for its state chapter. Watch the episode.
Concord Focused on Affordability Even When DC Did Not
Jason Sorens · Concord Monitor · October 24
FSP founder Jason Sorens argues that New Hampshire’s bipartisan reforms are tackling the cost of living by making it easier to build housing, easing zoning barriers for childcare, and eliminating mandatory annual vehicle inspections. He highlights rising housing permits as an encouraging sign—and explains why reducing regulatory barriers can make everyday life more affordable. Read the full article.
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