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Porches

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On Front Porch Republic’s first Anniversary, Patrick Deneen remarked that virtual friendships and discussion via the “comment” function can’t compare to in-the-flesh conversation and camaraderie. The solution, he wrote, would look something like real front porches.

In order to facilitate face-to-face conversations about place, limits, and liberty, we’ve launched the “Porches.” If you are interested in transposing these internet discussions into real-time conversations, provide us with your name and location and we’ll help connect you with readers who live near you. Equipped with a list of other FPR readers in your part of the country, you can then arrange gatherings as you see fit.

To participate in these “Porches,” please e-mail Sydney Thomas at [email protected] with you name and your location.

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PORCH LOCATIONS:

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If you don’t see your area listed, please e-mail us anyways. New Porches can be formed at any time! Also, check back regularly to check for new posts and updated contact information.

If you are interested in helping organize a Porch in your area, please let us know.

Finally, please understand that all we can do is connect you with other readers from your area. The FPR staff and editors cannot set up local porches or organize your meetings. We leave this to your creativity and hospitality.

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Page last updated 08-17-12

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avatar Joseph Harder April 14, 2011 at 5:46 pm

I spent a an inordinate part of my life in Charlottesville, but now I live with my mother in a suburb of Detroit. Sadly, my front porch is hardly a proper front porch, but I would love to see some real ones from my neck of the woods.

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