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National Federation of Stonewall Democrats

National Federation of Stonewall Democrats
Named after	Stonewall Inn / Stonewall riots / Democratic Party
Predecessor	National Stonewall Democratic Federation
Formation	January 17, 2025
Type	Hybrid PAC
Purpose	To advocate for LGBTQ+ rights, support pro-equality Democratic candidates, strengthen coordination among Stonewall organizations nationwide, and advocate for the LGBTQ+ community within the Democratic National Committee and the Democratic Party.
President	Jeremy J. Comeau
Vice President	Kristen Browde
Clerk	Robert Vargas III
Treasurer	Renay Grace Rodriguez
Main organ	Executive Council and Board of Governors
Website	Official website

Stonewall Democrats

Named after	Stonewall Inn / Stonewall riots Democratic Party
Formation	1971; 55 years ago (1971) (Alice B. Toklas Memorial Democratic Club) 1975; 51 years ago (1975) (Stonewall Democratic Club)
Type	LGBT political organization
Legal status	Active
Purpose	Elect pro-LGBT Democrats in federal, state, and local elections, serve as a bullhorn for LGBT governmental issues, and supply LGBT voters to ballot boxes
Location	United States
Website	Stonewall Democrats directory National Federation homepage

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 LGBTQ Americans.^[1] The caucus primarily operates through individual chapters or political clubs supporting LGBTQ rights and affiliated with the Democratic Party.

History

In 1971, Alice B. Toklas Memorial Democratic Club of San Francisco was the first registered LGBTQ 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 LGBTQ individuals and straight allies committed to achieving equality for all and to advancing progressive and feminist values through the Democratic Party.^[3]

National Stonewall Democratic Federation

National Stonewall Democratic Organizations

Building where National Stonewall Democratic Federation was housed in the Logan Circle area of Washington, D.C.
Named after	Stonewall Inn / Stonewall riots Democratic Party
Predecessor	National Association of Gay and Lesbian Democratic Clubs
Successor	LGBT Democrats
Formation	May 1998; 28 years ago (1998-05)
Dissolved	January 1, 2013; 13 years ago (2013-01-01)
Type	LGBT PAC
Legal status	Suspended
Purpose	Grassroots network connecting LGBT Democratic activists
Location	United States
Website	National Stonewall Democratic Federation homepage archive

The National Stonewall Democratic Federation was a national organization of LGBTQ 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]

National Federation of Stonewall Democrats

The National Federation of Stonewall Democrats is a nationwide network of LGBTQ+ Democratic organizations dedicated to advocating for LGBTQ+ rights and representation within the Democratic Party. The organization works to support LGBTQ+ candidates, influence party policy, and mobilize LGBTQ+ voters in support of Democratic candidates at all levels of government.

History

The original Stonewall Democrats was founded in 1999 as a national LGBTQ+ political advocacy group affiliated with the Democratic Party. It served as a coalition of local and state-based LGBTQ+ Democratic organizations, working to advance LGBTQ+ rights through Democratic Party structures.

Following a period of inactivity, efforts to revitalize the organization culminated in the formation of the National Federation of Stonewall Democrats in 2025. Unlike its predecessor, the organization was structured as a federation of independent state and local Stonewall Democratic organizations, ensuring regional representation while maintaining national coordination.

On January 17, 2025, the National Federation of Stonewall Democrats was organized by leaders of Stonewall Democratic clubs and caucuses in 21 states in response to the second presidency of Donald Trump.^[6][7]

The federation's formation has been widely reported, with media outlets highlighting its role in the broader fight for LGBTQ+ rights within the Democratic Party. Politico^[7] and LGBTQ Nation^{[citation needed]} covered the organization's renewed efforts in early 2025, emphasizing its focus on addressing transgender issues and advocating for LGBTQ+ representation within Democratic politics.

Chapters

See also

• Democratic Party
• List of LGBT rights organizations
• Log Cabin Republicans

References