Living Liberally is a network of clubs that help left-of-center activists socialize and become more involved in political activities. The organization began in New York City as a club called Drinking Liberally in 2003, and it had “expanded to more than 100 chapters by 2005.” ¹  Living Liberally is volunteer-run, and the national organization is registered as an LLC in New York. ²

Activities

Living Liberally has four chapter types: Drinking Liberally, Laughing Liberally, Reading Liberally, and Eating Liberally. ³ Drinking Liberally clubs focus on gathering in bars and restaurants, and Laughing Liberally clubs put on left-wing political-themed comedy shows. ⁴ Reading Liberally clubs read books together, and Eating Liberally groups gather for meals. ⁵

People

Living Liberally’s LLC is registered in the name of Justin Krebs. ⁶ The organization’s national co-directors are Krebs, Matthew O’Neill, and Katrina Baker. ⁷

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