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Politics & Government

How a St. Anselm's Prof Led to NH House Bill to Secede from US

The Story of Free-Staters' Takeover of the NH House

Free-Stater porcupine icon eating a star -- representing New Hampshire -- from the American flag.
Free-Stater porcupine icon eating a star -- representing New Hampshire -- from the American flag. (Image created by Granite State Matters)

RADICALS IN THE NH STATE HOUSE: Two decades ago, Jason Sorens challenged "free staters" to move to New Hampshire, run for office and secede from the union. The goal of the cult is to create a "Libertarian Utopia" without rules or regulations beyond protection of private property and personal liberty. There would be no public schools, public health, environmental regulations or additional government services. Granite State Matters' latest podcast describes how that movement succeeded, in 2020, in taking control of the NH House. Steve Marchand and Teri Harkins interview columnist Garry Rayno to understand just what is going on at the State House and why a minority of radicals now dominate the Republican majority legislature. LISTEN TO THE PODCAST HERE: https://www.podbean.com/media/...

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