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Laurie Carnrick Bolton

Laurie Carnrick Bolton

Laurie joined EWR Media Holdings in January 2024 to support the Transactional Gold project. As Policy Director for the Transactional Gold Coalition, she is spearheading legislation in over 25 states to establish constitutional, state-based transactional gold and silver as legal tender. As Chief Troubleshooter, she builds critical systems and drives solutions across the organization. Her background includes advancing conservative causes with the Texas Justice Foundation, The Truth Project, and the Family Action Council of Tennessee. She holds a Masters in Public Affairs with concentrations of study and research in Economics and Arms Control Policy. While pursuing her PhD in Public Policy and Political Economy, she earned a Presidential Management Fellowship and joined the Office of the Secretary of Defense in Washington D.C.

Recent Articles

What happens if I want dollars instead of gold?

A plain-language explanation of how to convert a TGS balance to U.S. dollars -- and when that makes sense. Positioning...

Can I take physical possession of my gold or silver?

A plain-language explanation of the redemption right written into the TGS Act -- and how physical delivery works in...

What happens if the depository or Authorized Provider fails?

A plain-language explanation of how TGS separates custody from payment -- and what that means when digital...

Why now? Why is Transactional Gold and Silver happening in 2025 and 2026?

The convergence of five factors that made TGS politically possible and practically ready right now.

Why are states across America pursuing Transactional Gold and Silver?

The legislative momentum, the five-state proof, and the policy arguments driving TGS adoption. Positioning statement...

What is the constitutional basis for Transactional Gold and Silver?

A plain-language explanation of how Article I, Section 10 of the U.S. Constitution authorizes TGS -- and why the...

Why does domestic custody matter for Transactional Gold and Silver?

A plain-language explanation of why TGS legislation requires Allocated Specie used for Constitutional Money Services to...

Why is Transactional Gold and Silver state-based?

The constitutional, practical, and political reasons why TGS works through state legislation rather than federal law.

Is Transactional Gold and Silver a gold standard?

A plain-language answer to one of the most common TGS misconceptions -- and the important distinction between personal...

Why is gold an inflation hedge?

A plain-language explanation of why gold maintains purchasing power over time -- and what that means for TGS account...

Are there tax implications for using Transactional Gold and Silver?

A plain-language guide to the current state and federal tax treatment of TGS transactions — and what account holders...

What consumer protections should a TGS law include?

A plain-language guide to the consumer protections built into the TGS legislation—and why the law focuses on risks...

How could Transactional Gold and Silver benefit a state economically?

A plain-language guide to the revenue, industry, and economic resilience benefits of TGS — with a concrete model built...

Can ordinary Americans own gold and silver through TGS?

A plain-language explanation of how fractional ownership makes real physical gold and silver accessible in everyday...

Can ordinary Americans own gold and silver through TGS?

Can ordinary Americans own gold and silver through TGS? A plain-language guide to how TGS lowers the barriers to...

What should a model TGS bill include?

What should a model TGS bill include? A plain-language guide to the eight core components every Transactional Gold and...

Is Transactional Gold and Silver legal?

A plain-language guide to the constitutional foundation, state legislation, and legal status of Transactional Gold and...

Is Transactional Gold and Silver cryptocurrency?

A plain-language explanation of the difference between physical gold and silver and digital tokens — and why the...

What is Transactional Gold and Silver?

A plain-language guide for citizens, legislators, business owners, and researchers.

Is Transactional Gold and Silver mandatory?

The shortest important article in the TGS Answer Library -- one statutory sentence ends this question permanently.
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