| STONEWALL LIBERTARIANS HOME PAGE |
Stonewall Libertarians, founded on April 20, 1996, is an independent organization of
libertarians who believe in being politically active to promote smaller government, lower
taxes and more individual freedom. We exist to reach out to all libertarians who are
perceived to deviate from the norms of society and to promote tolerance and equality in
the Libertarian Party and in society at large.
Stonewall Libertarians seeks to be a catalyst to expand the base of the libertarian
movement in the United States by bringing together a vast coalition of those who believe
in personal freedom. Whatever your party registration, sexual orientation or gender
identity, if you believe people should have the right to make decisions that are in their
best interest without paternalistic governmental interference, then Stonewall Libertarians
is right for you.
Our chapters have the following specific purposes:
• To reach out to those in the G.L.B.T. community and to others who are gay-friendly to
encourage those with libertarian philosophical leanings to become more politically active;
• To spread the message of liberty to all who will listen;
• To influence the cultural norms of society to provide greater acceptance of all who may be
considered different and to create a more receptive atmosphere for libertarian ideas;
• To educate the public regarding the benefits of personal freedom and libertarianism;
• To encourage students, young professionals, and entrepreneurs to develop their
leadership skills and to learn more about how they may be able to influence society, affect the
political system, and cause people to become more tolerant and respectful of others;
• To speak out whenever public officials, public figures or those with leadership positions in
political parties make derogatory statements or anti-gay slurs against any individual;
• To end governmental interference and discrimination against those perceived to be living
a life deviating from the norms of society;
• To liaison with all state and/or local libertarian and libertarian-leaning organizations and
political groups;
• To seek out opportunities to speak, and if possible, to recruit new members, at college
campuses, before state and/or local libertarian and libertarian-leaning organizations and political
groups, and anywhere else that may be appropriate; and
• To sponsor and co-sponsor events that bring together libertarian and libertarian-leaning
individuals who are G.L.B.T., gay-friendly and/or tolerant of those with alternative lifestyles.
In 2006, Stonewall Libertarians established an Endorsement Standard, which was a Policy
Statement we presented to candidates we were considering for endorsement. We asked
those candidates whether they substantively agreed with the following Policy Statement,
and if they did, we asked them to upload it to their website:
"I believe in full equality for gays, lesbians, bisexuals, and transgendered individuals regardless of
their sexual orientations or perceived gender identity or presentation. I would call for the immediate
repeal of federal and state Defense of Marriage Acts. I would do away with the military's "Don't
Ask, Don't Tell" policy, thus allowing our gay and lesbian service men and women to serve their
country openly and proudly. I oppose the proposed Federal Marriage Amendment and all state
constitutional amendments seeking to define marriage as a bond between one man and one
woman. I would do away with all special benefits and privileges granted to individuals on the basis
of their marital status. I would like all state governments and localities to get out of the business of
granting marriage licenses and allow people to enter into contractual relationships to order their
lives as they see fit, but so long as the government continues to grant marriage licenses to
heterosexual couples, I believe gay couples are entitled to the "equal protection" of the laws and
should be allowed to obtain government issued marriage licenses as well. I do not believe the
government should require religious institutions to perform marriage ceremonies that go against
their church doctrine. I oppose all laws that discriminate against gay, lesbian, bisexual or
transgendered Americans and feel they deserve full equality under the law."
If you would like to become active with our organization, please contact Dr. Tom Stevens,
Executive Director of Stonewall Libertarians, at DrTomStevens@aol.com
libertarians who believe in being politically active to promote smaller government, lower
taxes and more individual freedom. We exist to reach out to all libertarians who are
perceived to deviate from the norms of society and to promote tolerance and equality in
the Libertarian Party and in society at large.
Stonewall Libertarians seeks to be a catalyst to expand the base of the libertarian
movement in the United States by bringing together a vast coalition of those who believe
in personal freedom. Whatever your party registration, sexual orientation or gender
identity, if you believe people should have the right to make decisions that are in their
best interest without paternalistic governmental interference, then Stonewall Libertarians
is right for you.
Our chapters have the following specific purposes:
• To reach out to those in the G.L.B.T. community and to others who are gay-friendly to
encourage those with libertarian philosophical leanings to become more politically active;
• To spread the message of liberty to all who will listen;
• To influence the cultural norms of society to provide greater acceptance of all who may be
considered different and to create a more receptive atmosphere for libertarian ideas;
• To educate the public regarding the benefits of personal freedom and libertarianism;
• To encourage students, young professionals, and entrepreneurs to develop their
leadership skills and to learn more about how they may be able to influence society, affect the
political system, and cause people to become more tolerant and respectful of others;
• To speak out whenever public officials, public figures or those with leadership positions in
political parties make derogatory statements or anti-gay slurs against any individual;
• To end governmental interference and discrimination against those perceived to be living
a life deviating from the norms of society;
• To liaison with all state and/or local libertarian and libertarian-leaning organizations and
political groups;
• To seek out opportunities to speak, and if possible, to recruit new members, at college
campuses, before state and/or local libertarian and libertarian-leaning organizations and political
groups, and anywhere else that may be appropriate; and
• To sponsor and co-sponsor events that bring together libertarian and libertarian-leaning
individuals who are G.L.B.T., gay-friendly and/or tolerant of those with alternative lifestyles.
In 2006, Stonewall Libertarians established an Endorsement Standard, which was a Policy
Statement we presented to candidates we were considering for endorsement. We asked
those candidates whether they substantively agreed with the following Policy Statement,
and if they did, we asked them to upload it to their website:
"I believe in full equality for gays, lesbians, bisexuals, and transgendered individuals regardless of
their sexual orientations or perceived gender identity or presentation. I would call for the immediate
repeal of federal and state Defense of Marriage Acts. I would do away with the military's "Don't
Ask, Don't Tell" policy, thus allowing our gay and lesbian service men and women to serve their
country openly and proudly. I oppose the proposed Federal Marriage Amendment and all state
constitutional amendments seeking to define marriage as a bond between one man and one
woman. I would do away with all special benefits and privileges granted to individuals on the basis
of their marital status. I would like all state governments and localities to get out of the business of
granting marriage licenses and allow people to enter into contractual relationships to order their
lives as they see fit, but so long as the government continues to grant marriage licenses to
heterosexual couples, I believe gay couples are entitled to the "equal protection" of the laws and
should be allowed to obtain government issued marriage licenses as well. I do not believe the
government should require religious institutions to perform marriage ceremonies that go against
their church doctrine. I oppose all laws that discriminate against gay, lesbian, bisexual or
transgendered Americans and feel they deserve full equality under the law."
If you would like to become active with our organization, please contact Dr. Tom Stevens,
Executive Director of Stonewall Libertarians, at DrTomStevens@aol.com
 |
| |
 |
| |
 |
| |
 |
| |
 |
| |
 |
| |
 |
| |
 |
| |
 |
A photo of Dr. Tom Stevens, Executive Director of Stonewall Libertarians,
taken with a few of the cast members of Naked Boys Singing! in New York
City in thanks for his donation to Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS. A white
picture album with the autographs of the entire cast also came with the
donation and is visible in the hands of the boy on the left.
taken with a few of the cast members of Naked Boys Singing! in New York
City in thanks for his donation to Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS. A white
picture album with the autographs of the entire cast also came with the
donation and is visible in the hands of the boy on the left.
