Stonewall Democrats, also known in some states as LGBT Democrats, is a caucus within the Democratic Party that advocates for issues that are relevant to LGBT Americans.[1] The caucus primarily operates through individual chapters or political clubs supporting LGBTQ rights and affiliated with the Democratic Party.
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In 1971, Alice B. Toklas Memorial Democratic Club of San Francisco was the first registered LGBT Democratic club in the nation.[2]
In 1975, the Stonewall Democratic Club was established in Los Angeles, California, the first 'Stonewall Democratic Club' in the country established for LGBT individuals and straight allies committed to achieving equality for all and to advancing progressive and feminist values through the Democratic Party.[3]
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National Stonewall Democratic Federation |
| Named after | Stonewall Inn / Stonewall riots
Democratic Party |
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| Predecessor | National Association of Gay and Lesbian Democratic Clubs |
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| Successor | LGBT Democrats |
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| Formation | May 1998; 26 years ago (1998-05) |
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| Dissolved | January 1, 2013; 11 years ago (2013-01-01) |
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| Type | LGBT PAC |
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| Legal status | Suspended |
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| Purpose | Grassroots network connecting LGBT Democratic activists |
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| Location | |
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| Website | National Stonewall Democratic Federation homepage archive |
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The National Stonewall Democratic Federation was a national organization of LGBT Democratic clubs and individuals. It was founded on May 8–10, 1998, in Kansas City, Missouri. On January 1, 2013, National Stonewall Democratic Federation suspended operations due to a financial deficit of $30,000.[4][5]
Alabama
- Active
- Alabama Stonewall Democrats
Arkansas
- Active
- Stonewall Democratic Caucus of Arkansas
- Young Democrats of Arkansas Stonewall Caucus
Arizona
- Active
- Stonewall Democrats of Arizona[6]
Colorado
- Active
- Stonewall Democrats of Colorado
- Jeffco Dems LGBTQ Caucus
- Stonewall Democrats of Pikes Peak
Delaware
- Active
- Barbara Gittings Delaware Stonewall Democrats
Democrats Abroad
- Active
- LGBT Caucus
District of Columbia
- Active
- Gertrude Stein Democratic Club DC
Florida
- Active
- Florida LGBTA Democratic Caucus
- Stonewall Democrats of Alachua County
- Capital City GLBTA Democratic Caucus
- Dolphin Democrats
- Freedom Democrats
- Hillsborough County LGBTA Democratic Caucus
- Manatee LGBTA Democratic Caucus
- Rainbow Democratic Club of Orange County
- Stonewall Democrats of Pinellas County
Georgia
- Active
- Georgia Stonewall Democrats
Hawaii
- Active
- LGBT Caucus of the Democratic Party of Hawai'i
Iowa
- Active
- Iowa Democratic Stonewall Caucus
- Linn County Stonewall Democrats
Idaho
- Active
- LGBTA Democratic Caucus of Idaho
Indiana
- Active
- Indiana Stonewall Democrats
Kansas
- Active
- Kansas Democratic LGBT Caucus
Louisiana
- Active
- Louisiana Stonewall Democrats
Maryland
- Active
- Young Democrats of Maryland LGBT Caucus
Michigan
- Active
- The LGBT and Allies Caucus of the Michigan Democratic Party
- Stonewall Democrats at the University of Michigan
Minnesota
- Active
- Stonewall DFL[8]
Missouri
- Active
- Four Freedoms Democratic Club
- Kansas City Pride Democratic Club
- Stonewall Democrats of Eastern Missouri
Mississippi
- Active
- Mississippi Stonewall Democrats
Montana
- Active
- Montana Stonewall Democrats
Nebraska
- Active
- Nebraska Stonewall Democrats
Nevada
- Active
- Stonewall Northern Nevada
- Stonewall Democratic Club of Southern Nevada
New Hampshire
- Active
- New Hampshire Stonewall Democrats
New Jersey
- Active
- New Jersey Stonewall Democrats
New York
- Active
- Stonewall Democratic Club (Stonewall Democrats) of New York City
- Jim Owles Liberal Democratic Club
- Lambda Independent Democrats of Brooklyn
- The Lavender Line Democratic Club of Queens (formerly The Lesbian and Gay Democratic Club of Queens)[9]
- Gay & Lesbian Independent Democrats (of New York County)
- GLBT Democrats of Long Island
- Stonewall Democrats of Western New York
- Bronx Rainbow Democratic Coalition
- Hudson Valley Stonewall Democrats [10]
North Carolina
- Active
- LGBT Democrats of North Carolina
- LGBT Democrats of Gaston County
- New Hanover County Democratic Party - Stonewall Democrats
Ohio
- Active
- Cleveland Stonewall Democrats[11]
- Mahoning Valley Stonewall Democrats
- Stonewall Democrats of Central Ohio
- Stonewall Democrats of Summit County
Oklahoma
Active
- Oklahoma Stonewall Democrats
Pennsylvania
- Active
- Liberty City LGBT Democratic Club
- Steel City Stonewall Democrats
- Capital Region Stonewall Democrats
South Carolina
- Inactive
- South Carolina Stonewall Democrats
Tennessee
- Inactive
- Tennessee Stonewall Democratic Caucus
Texas
- Active
- Texas Stonewall Democrats
- East Texas Stonewall Democrats
- Houston Area Stonewall Democrats
- Houston Stonewall Young Democrats
- Stonewall Democrats Denton County
- Stonewall Democrats of Austin
- Stonewall Democrats Central Texas
- Stonewall Democrats of Dallas
- Dallas Stonewall Young Democrats
- Stonewall Democrats of Lubbock
- Stonewall Democrats of San Antonio
- Stonewall Democrats-Rio Grande Valley
- Stonewall Democrats Tarrant County
- Texas Young Democrats Stonewall Caucus
- Bastrop County Stonewall Democrats
- Chisholm Trail Stonewall Democrats of Johnson County
Virginia
- Active
- LGBT Democrats of Virginia
Washington
- Active
- Washington State Stonewall Caucus Democrats[12]
- Clark County Stonewall Caucus Democrats
Wisconsin
- Inactive
- WI Stonewall Democrats
