Porcupine Day is today! Wrap-up of the history behind this event, with some reflection of past successes and what we can expect in the future. Also, at minute 13 starts with what is coming up this week!
Welcome to Porcupine Day IX!
MVP is one of the longest running libertarian meetups in the world! Now in its 22nd year, the Merrimack Valley Porcupines currently meets at the Quill, a Free Stater owned and operated community center. This meeting draws movers and shakers from across the state to update each other on what is happening in their region, what’s cooking at the state house, and more! Listen to learn more about the top 3 bills being prioritized by Free Staters this session. MVP takes place on the first Saturday of the month at The Quill from Noon to 1:30PM. Join us!
Great joy to see Ross Ulbricht a free man!!! I KNEW this day would come, and for once, I LOVE being able to say TOLD YOU SO! 
HUGE SHOUT OUT and THANKS to every single activist who helped keep hope alive for Ross. Whether you prayed for him, wrote letters, signed and shared the petition, called in to radio shows, donated, made billboards, told someone about his plight, pressurized Trump, tweeted, asked countless politicians uncomfortable questions, held posters in winter storms, hugged Lyn when she needed it, and more… Whatever YOU did helped bring us to today, and together…
We did it!
Getting what you want can sometimes feel hollow, but not in this case. To see Ross walk free, with his little green plant, made my heart soar. It is testament to Lyn’s relentless dedication, and to countless hours of human action from a small band of people who decided this injustice will not stand!
We did it!
I know Ross needs real rest. I understand he needs to regroup and realign his life. When the dust settles, I can’t wait to welcome Ross Ulbricht to the Free State!
Ross, I hope you will plan to attend Liberty Forum in late April, from where I spoke to you on the phone many, many moons ago now. And of course, PLEASE do come to PorcFest in June–so many people have already asked me if you will!
We Free Staters have stood steadfast with you. We are thrilled for you. Can’t wait to see what your future holds. Much love from New Hampshire! 
Have YOU bought your tickets for Porcupine Day IX yet? Use code PRE30 for Porcupine Real Estate’s limited time 30% off. Yes, my broker is making cheaper for you, but remember, if you can afford it, this is a fundraiser for the Free State Project, so be generous if you can!
I teared up at this. Freeing Ross has been more than a dozen years of work for many activists like me who have been supporting his plight and the efforts of his mother, Lyn, from the start.
Little known facts:
The Free State Project was one of the first organizations (if not the first) to platform Lyn. I originally got a lotta shit for supporting a “criminal,” but I Honey Badgered that sitch. I personally spoke to Ross on the phone from prison during Liberty Forum 2016 (he promised to attend one of our events one day–open invitation, obvi). I’ve done radio interviews, a Ross-a-thon, blog posts, countless “Free Ross” tweets, sent cards and letters, and done talks where I made the audience cry, to spread the word. Lyn had a “broken heart attack” years ago because of the strain of fighting to #FreeRoss. Over the years, because of our large crypto-libertarian community in NH, we’ve kept Ross’s story alive. During Trump’s run in 2016 and 2020, we made questions about Ross a priority. And then we doubled-down with help from the Libertarian Party and Angela McArdle in this last race. Because of NH’s FITN primary, over more than a decade, Free Staters would ask candidates stumping about Ross, creating news stories to keep the pressure on. Every event hosted by the FSP since Ross Ulbricht was arrested and incarcerated has had a “Free Ross” element.
I believed from the start this day would come. And here we are. I appreciate everyone who believed. Everyone who said it IS possible. I know Lyn kept her faith and mine is restored: Thank God when Ross walks free.