Biography:Tom Stevens (Objectivist Party politician)
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| Personal details | |
| Born | Thomas Robert Stevens 1956 New York City , U.S. |
| Died | October 24, 2019 (aged 62–63) New York City, U.S. |
| Political party | Objectivist Party, Libertarian Party |
| Other political affiliations | Personal Freedom Party of New York Libertarian Party (until 2013) Boston Tea Party (until 2008) |
| Alma mater | New York University Maurice A. Deane School of Law |
| Occupation | Political activist |
| Website | drtomstevens |
Thomas Robert Stevens (1956 – October 23, 2019) was an American lawyer, politician, and blogger. He founded the Objectivist Party and served as its chair.[1] Stevens was that party's nominee for president in the 2008 and 2012 United States presidential elections.[2][3][4][5][6] He was the founder of the Personal Freedom Party of New York.[7] Additionally he was the president of the Beaux Arts Society, a position he cherished. With an interest in the arts, Dr. Stevens also was a play reviewer for Applause! Applause!.
Stevens founded the Objectivist Party on February 2, 2008, the anniversary of the birth of Objectivist philosopher Ayn Rand.[1]
Previously, he had served as president of the New York Young Republican Club during which time the club engaged in an internal feud.[8][9] He was indicted for attempting to hire a hit man,[10][11] but he was set up by political enemies, and the charges were dropped.[8]
He previously served as state chairman of the Libertarian Party of Pennsylvania[12] and as an interim vice chairman of the political party Boston Tea Party.[13] In 2010, he announced the formation of the Personal Freedom Party of New York.[7] He was a presidential candidate as well.
He ran the blog site Rising Action, formerly known as Liberty Lion.
Stevens was a graduate of New York University and Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University.[6]
Stevens died on October 24, 2019.[14]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Everson, Drew (February 11, 2009). "Column: Lack Of Information About Third Party Candidates Probably To Their Benefit". The Chronicle. CBS News. http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2008/09/20/politics/uwire/main4462339.shtml.
- ↑ Winger, Richard (August 23, 2008). "Objectivist Party Places Presidential Ticket on Florida Ballot". Ballot Access News. http://www.ballot-access.org/2008/08/23/objectivist-party-places-presidential-ticket-on-florida-ballot/.
- ↑ Hoover, Tim (September 9, 2008). "Many presidential hopefuls on ballot". The Denver Post. http://www.denverpost.com/headlines/ci_10415379.
- ↑ Winger, Richard (December 19, 2008). "Libertarian Spin-Offs in 2008 Presidential Election". Ballot Access News. http://www.ballot-access.org/2008/12/19/libertarian-spin-offs-in-2008-presidential-election/.
- ↑ "Thomas Robert Stevens, Objectivist Party Candidate for President, Files Statement of Candidacy with Federal Election Commission". ThirdPartyPolitics.us. June 27, 2011. http://thirdpartypolitics.us/blog/2011/06/27/thomas-robert-stevens-objectivist-party-candidate-for-president-files-statement-of-candidacy-with-federal-election-commission/.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 "Dr. Tom Stevens - 2008 & 2012 Objectivist Party Candidate for President". Objectivist Party official site. http://www.objectivistparty.us/6443.html.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 "Dr. Tom Stevens announces plans to form Personal Freedom Party in New York". Independent Political Report. November 10, 2012. http://www.independentpoliticalreport.com/2010/11/dr-tom-stevens-announces-plans-to-form-personal-freedom-party-in-new-york/.
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 Bruder, Lisa (January 23, 2006). "Young Republicans Keep A Bitter Old Feud Alive". New York Observer. http://observer.com/2006/01/young-republicans-keep-a-bitter-old-feud-alive/.
- ↑ "History". New York Republican Club website. 2007. http://www.nyyrc.org/history/.
- ↑ "United States v. Stevens, 842 F. Supp. 96 (S.D.N.Y. 1994).". United States courts. 1994. https://www.courtlistener.com/nysd/8uqw/united-states-v-stevens/.
- ↑ Maull, Samuel (October 6, 1983). "Young Republican official accused of hiring hit man". The Daily Gazette (AP story): p. B14.
- ↑ "Tom Stevens Resigns As LPPA Chair; James Fryman Elected"
- ↑ "Boston Tea Party Vice Chair Dr. Tom Stevens has resigned". Independent Political Report. July 7, 2008. http://lastfreevoice.wordpress.com/2008/06/24/a-brief-history-of-the-boston-tea-party-part-2/.
- ↑ "Service information for Thomas Robert Stevens | Chapey, Fredrick J. & Sons Funeral Home – Bethpage". https://chapeyfamily.com/tribute/details/2548/Thomas-Stevens/service-information.html.
External links
- Rising Action, Stevens' blog
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