Notice: Mission Statement: The Chicago Tea Party at meetup.com is a peaceful assembly of  men and women dedicated to preserving and protecting freedom. We are not United States citizens as defined by the 14th Amendment. We are the "People" of these united States of America, State Nationals, who are Sovereigns without subjects, freemen and freewomen. By joining this peaceful assembly, all members consent and agree with the Declared statements contained herein, if not, any member is free to leave. …

Reducing the size and scope of government so that individuals can pursue their own legitimate dreams unfetterd by government rules and regulations.

Social and discussion group for those who believe government has proved itself time and again to be a poor excuse for a way to create social order

International Workers Day, which falls on May 1st of every year, is celebrated throughout the world (with the conspicuous exception of the United States of America). This holiday finds its origins in an event which occurred in Chicago, in May of 1886, and in the travesty of justice which ensued. Please click here for a brief synopsis of the full story: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Haymarket_affair The Haymarket Society exists to make sure that the legacy bequeathed to us by our patriots, who we …

Libertarians:  We are not primarily political, we simply respect property rights and thus live by a code of non-aggression. Property rights are sacred to us because civilization is built on social cooperation and social cooperation is only made possible by the clear delineation and respect of property rights. Entrepreneurs:  In a general sense, we are the creative and energetic members of society seeking to produce value; whether it be economic, social or personal. The Society of Libertarian E …

People sometimes say, “There are two things you just don’t talk about: Politics and Religion.” I think that is a shame. If something is important you should be able to talk about it. When we refuse to talk about a subject we refuse to learn about it. In the spirit of deeper understanding, better conversation, and new friendships let’s get together and talk about Religion and Politics. Each week we will have a new topic; either religious, political or both. You will have as much say in choosing t …

"Big Tent" liberty associations are fantastic and serve a very important functions or networking and education.  However, The Society of Libertarian Entrepreneurs has been specifically created, not as an educational group, but as a haven for those rare people who are well educated in libertarian philosophy and passionate about thriving in a peaceful and productive manner.  In the end, the material and spiritual success of Libertarian Entrepreneurs is the most potent form of education - leading b …

This is a discussion group interested in Libertarian principles. Let's have a lively discussion over a few beers.

This is an informal meetup for Milwaukee County Libertarians. If you live in Milwaukee county or nearby, come and meet with us for some lively discussions and strategic planning for local politics. We have had a Socialist Party Mayor in Milwukee, maybe it is time for a Libertarian one. Invite your friends, volunteer to help or even to run for local office. We need your help and input! Come and join us-- host a party--hold a fund raiser, volunteer or just hang out wiht some like minded people! Se …

Reboot Illinois aims to encourage citizens to retake ownership of our governments. Through non-partisan digital and social media and events, Reboot Illinois intends to engage citizens, giving them the information and tools they need to act on improving the jobs climate, schools, taxes, and state debt.

The Chicago Chapter of the Ayn Rand Institute promotes the Institute's mission of educating students and adults on the value of individual rights, reason and free markets. Through ARI's series of outreach and educational workshops, chapter members gain valuable insight into Ayn Rand's philosophy (Objectivism) expressed in her novels, Atlas Shrugged, The Fountainhead, Anthem and We the Living as well as her collection of non-fiction books on philosophy and other topical essays. The Chicago Chapte …

Thank you for your interest in Liberty minded activism! Our group members share a common philosophy which can be found in detail on this page: Pages > Campaign For Liberty Statement of Principles In summary: We promote the principles of limited constitutional government, individual liberty, sound money, non-interventionist foreign policy, property rights, privacy rights, free markets, and fiscal responsibility by encouraging activism and participation in the political process. Over 90% of our me …