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Democratic Rep. Invests in Controversial Leftist Distillery

9/26/2025

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Representative Josh Riley, a freshman Democrat, invested in Republic Restoratives LLC; stake $1,001–$15,000 tied to Fascist Tears Vodka and Dissent Gin.
The investment also connects to Pia Carusone, a Democratic operative.
The distillery funds left-wing causes via liquor sales, including abortion funding and LGBTQ+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer) advocacy.
Branding targets conservatives; Fascist Tears Vodka carries political commentary.

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Story summary

Representative Josh Riley, a freshman Democrat, invested in Republic Restoratives LLC; stake $1,001–$15,000 tied to Fascist Tears Vodka and Dissent Gin.
The investment also connects to Pia Carusone, a Democratic operative.
The distillery funds left-wing causes via liquor sales, including abortion funding and LGBTQ+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer) advocacy.
Branding targets conservatives; Fascist Tears Vodka carries political commentary.