Free Republic

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FreeRepublic

Type of site	Forum
Available in	English
Owner	Jim Robinson
Created by	Jim Robinson, John Robinson
Revenue	Donations (not deductible)
URL	www.freerepublic.com
Commercial	Yes
Registration	Required to post
Launched	February 1997; 27 years ago (1997-02)
Current status	Active

Free Republic is a moderated Internet forum and chat site for self-described conservatives, primarily within the United States.^[1] It presents articles and comments posted pseudonymously by registered members, known as "Freepers",^[2] using screen names. The site is supported entirely by donations, with pledge drives known as "Freepathons" held each quarter.

Free Republic has been involved in several organized conservative campaigns including against CBS anchor Dan Rather after Rather reported on documents about President George W. Bush's service record which turned out to be forgeries, and against the Dixie Chicks for their antiwar statements.^[3] Freepers were instrumental in raising the question of a lack of authenticity in the so-called "Killian memos".