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Sentinel LTE: A common theme with Paul Hodes

By Varrin Swearingen | October 8, 2009 - 3:07 AM |May 21, 2014 Freedom
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The following LTE appeared in the Keene Sentinel yesterday: A common theme with Paul Hodes * Published: Wednesday, October 07, 2009 I recently received a nice e-mail from Congressman Paul Hodes asking for my input on health care. In the past, I have provided him with input on various subjects, … Continue reading →

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Response to Congressman Hodes

By Varrin Swearingen | September 28, 2009 - 12:40 PM |May 21, 2014 Freedom
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Congressman Hodes, Thank you for your email. As far as I am aware, this is the first time you’ve asked me directly for my opinion on this or any other topic. I’m happy to provide you with my opinion. I’ll insert my comments amidst selections from your email below: On … Continue reading →

AP covers the Free State Project

By Varrin Swearingen | July 25, 2009 - 10:21 PM |May 21, 2014 Freedom
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The Associated Press published an article which reached major media outlets today. The Washington Post's version is the unedited article. Digg it here. Lots of good quotes made the article. Here’s mine: “Once upon a time America was unquestionably the freest nation in the world by a huge margin. That’s … Continue reading →

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Freedom Fest Wrapup

By Varrin Swearingen | July 15, 2009 - 6:20 PM |May 21, 2014 Freedom
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The Free State Project returned to Freedom Fest last weekend in Las Vegas. The event was an impressive collection of speakers with several different tracks including a large gathering of Campaign For Liberty activists. I don’t know what the total attendance was, but I think over 1,500 attended Freedom Fest … Continue reading →

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Porc Fest Wrapup

By Varrin Swearingen | June 29, 2009 - 8:16 AM |May 21, 2014 Faith, Freedom, Music
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The Free State Project's 2009 Porcupine Freedom Festival has come to a close. It was another record shattering event. The last incomplete data I had indicated right at 500 registrations. I saw a number of people walking around without name tags (likely unregistered), and talked to several who said they … Continue reading →

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Porc Fest Part 1

By Varrin Swearingen | June 26, 2009 - 8:15 AM |May 21, 2014 Freedom
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The Free State Project's 6th annual Porcupine Freedom Festival kickoff was last night. I’ve been at Roger's Campground all week, along with dozens of other early-arriving Porcupines. The activity level picks up all weekend and I’m excited to see how it all goes. We’re expecting yet another record-shattering crowd. So … Continue reading →

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Hidden in plain view

By Varrin Swearingen | June 15, 2009 - 5:41 PM |May 21, 2014 Faith, Freedom, Travel
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Now that some time has passed since returning home from our frenzied East Coast vacation, it’s time to take a different look at all that we saw. 6 blog entries (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6) covered the basics: what we did, when we did it, what and who … Continue reading →

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New York Part 2 & Philadelphia

By Varrin Swearingen | April 24, 2009 - 8:59 AM |May 21, 2014 Freedom, Travel
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It’s been a busy couple of days. Two days ago was New York Round Two. After our busy day before, we slept in a bit. We decided to rearrange our schedule a bit due to the forecast rain showers for the evening. We headed off first to the Empire State … Continue reading →

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Breaking News from President Obama

By Varrin Swearingen | April 1, 2009 - 3:32 PM |May 21, 2014 Freedom
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Major Policy Change for Obama, Nation WASHINGTON (CNN) — Barack Obama announced a major shift in policy today on the front lawn of the White House. This new policy is an about face from previous policies held by the administration since his election. “Today, I am charting a new course … Continue reading →

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The Free State Project on Russia Today

By Varrin Swearingen | March 16, 2009 - 3:27 PM |May 21, 2014 Freedom, Travel
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The Free State Project was just featured on a 3-minute video segment on Russia Today. It features footage from the New Hampshire Liberty Forum and interviews with Chris Lawless, Dan Itse and others. The segment can be seen here: http://www.youtube.com/user/russiatoday?blend=1&ob=4 V-

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