by Guest Blogger | Jun 8, 2018 | Freecoast, Mover Stories
I spent several years of my life, against my will, attending government school in Georgia and then Colorado. Despite what the government was espousing in those schools, I ended up adopting the ideals of liberty. After taking a political science class in community...
by Porcupine Real Estate | Jun 5, 2018 | Real Estate
For many Free Staters, one of the most important features when looking for a home in New Hampshire is acreage. But the downside of all that peace and space to roam can be a burdensome property tax bill. In New Hampshire, there is a way to save on taxes if you own more...
by Jessica Paxton | May 31, 2018 | Blockchain & Crytpocurrency
Here in New Hampshire, among Free Staters and locals alike, cryptocurrency isn’t just “in theory.” It’s “in practice,” a part of everyday life for many of us. The Kids Are Using Dash When my youngest was seven, he started his own business, selling baked goods at a...
by Molly Smith | May 30, 2018 | Community, Freecoast
This month, we stayed close to home and explored activities in the Seacoast region, also known as the Freecoast of New Hampshire. The Freecoast lies in the Southeast corner of the state, with the Merrimack Valley to the west and the Lakes Region to the north. Along...
by Carla Gericke | May 25, 2018 | Free State Project Updates
SoapBox Idol, now in its seventh year, will be returning to PorcFest XV! This is your chance to tell us how you REALLY feel. The goal has always been to give voice to the community, to YOU. We are all, in our own ways, spokespeople for liberty; we all have a different...
by Winter Trabex | May 24, 2018 | NH Life & Issues
In 2014, the Census Bureau reported that New Hampshire had the lowest poverty rate in America, and the 2017 Talk Poverty Report ranks New Hampshire among the best states on almost every measure of poverty. Still, there are poor in New Hampshire, and whether these...
by Guest Blogger | May 22, 2018 | Merrimack Valley, Mover Stories
The catalyst for our move came in April of 2012 in the form of my four-month-old nephew. My husband, Matthew, and I were driving home to Indianapolis from my parents house in Fort Wayne after enjoying Easter weekend together. My step-brother and his family were there,...
by James Davis | May 17, 2018 | Unschooling
If there were a top 5 list of concerns about unschooling, the “spoiling” question would probably be right behind “how will they learn to read?”. Recently I read an article entitled, “Reasons Today’s Kids Are Bored at School, Feel Entitled, Have Little Patience...
by Rachel Goldsmith | May 15, 2018 | Free State Project Updates
What a wild ride we had at Libertopia last week! The speaker tracks were consistently fascinating, and what a great looking MC. 😉 Of course, with a sponsor like Dash, and a venue with a view that won’t quit, you’ve got a great conference. Our “Drinks and Thinks” Happy...
by Jennifer Narby | May 9, 2018 | Moving to New Hampshire
Moving is one of the top stressors in life, right along with the death of a loved one, public speaking, major illness, divorce, and job loss. But if you are moving to New Hampshire as part of the Free State Project, you are bound to have an easier time of it. That...
