Republic of Minerva

1970s dudes claim a reef, turn it into an island, declare sovereignty, and get chased off by the King of Tonga.

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Links & Resources

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255

Crisis Text Line: text HOME to 741 741

Domestic Violence Helpline: 1-800-799-7233

VictimConnect, a referral helpline for victims of crime: 1-855-484-2846

For veterans, Make The Connection

• The New York Times 1976 South Sea Reef Proclaimed A Republic by 3 Americans
• Wired’s The Quest for a New Tech Land of the Free

Written and produced by Anna Roberts

Burning palm tree artwork by Perry Vasquez

Intro music by Elliot Middleton

"Stringed Disco" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License

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