I never had to log in to FReeRepublic when I use my iPad on vacation.
Maybe try the “Block Cookies” setting in Safari.
Go to “Settings” > “Safari” and select the “Block Cookies” setting. Check to see what it is. If it is “Always”, try changing it to “From third parties and advertisers”.
Maybe that will help.
It IS set to block only third parties and advertisers! That’s why I asked if FR had become a sudden third party.