Starchild (activist) explained

Starchild
Birth Date: (age –)
Birth Place:California
Nationality:American
Party:Libertarian

Starchild (born Chris Fox, 1971 or 1972[1]) is a libertarian activist, perennial candidate and sex worker from San Francisco.[2] [3] He is known for his flamboyant style of dress.[4]

Background

Starchild grew up in the East Bay and moved to San Francisco after a stint in the United States Army Reserves.[2] [5] He adopted the 'Starchild' moniker in the 1990s, and had his name legally changed in 1998.[2] He identifies as bisexual.[2] [3] Starchild has worked as an escort and erotic dancer. In 2005, Starchild was arrested for prostitution, though he was acquitted by a jury in 2007.[6]

Political activities

Starchild is an activist for the Libertarian Party and advocate for the decriminalization of sex work.[2] In 2012 and 2016, Starchild was elected to an at-large position on the Libertarian National Committee.[7] [8] [9] As of 2024, he is the Chair of the Libertarian Party of San Francisco.

Starchild has run as a Libertarian for the California State Assembly twice. In 2000, he ran in the 13th District and placed third with 6.4% of the vote.[10] In 2020, he ran in the 17th District and advanced from the top-two primary to the general election, but lost to Democratic incumbent David Chiu 88.9%–11.1%.[11] [12] Starchild has also run for local office numerous times, including for the San Francisco Board of Supervisors in 2002 and 2006[2] and the San Francisco Board of Education in 2004 and 2010.[2]

At the 2016 Libertarian National Convention, Starchild gained attention for wearing a see-through raincoat with a Speedo underneath to "demand transparency".[13] [14] During the speech of Donald Trump at the 2024 Libertarian National Convention, Starchild, dressed as Princess Leia, unfurled a "No Wannabe Dictators" banner in protest.[15] He was taken to the ground by security and removed from the venue.[16]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Starchild . JoinCalifornia . June 2, 2024.
  2. Web site: Starchild, star of the San Francisco Libertarian Party . KALW . November 1, 2016 . June 2, 2024.
  3. Web site: Barmann . Jay . Starchild, SF's Favorite Bisexual Libertarian Sex Worker, Wants You To Vote For Gary Johnson: SFist . SFist - San Francisco News, Restaurants, Events, & Sports . November 3, 2016 . June 2, 2024.
  4. Web site: Watkins . Eli . Ashley . Killough . Libertarian Party Convention tests Gary Johnson . CNN . May 29, 2016 . June 2, 2024.
  5. Web site: Las Vegas sex workers demand rights, respect . NBC News . July 14, 2006 . June 2, 2024.
  6. Web site: Bajko . Matthew S. . Jury acquits SF politico in prostitution case :: Bay Area Reporter . Bay Area Reporter . November 14, 2007 . June 2, 2024.
  7. Web site: Quinn . Garrett . Starchild Is Here . Reason.com . May 6, 2012 . June 2, 2024.
  8. Web site: Hemingway . Mark . Un-conventional . Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government . June 11, 2012 . June 2, 2024.
  9. Web site: LNC MINUTES MAY 30, 2016 . Libertarian Party . June 2, 2024.
  10. Web site: November 7, 2000 Final Election Results . San Francisco Department of Elections . November 7, 2000 . June 2, 2024.
  11. Web site: Wenus . Laura . Baker . Mel . State Assembly Candidates, District 17 . San Francisco Public Press . October 5, 2020 . June 2, 2024.
  12. Web site: District 17 Election Results . The Indianapolis Star . December 12, 2020 . 2024-06-02.
  13. Web site: Meet the Most Interesting Characters From the Libertarian Convention . ABC News . May 30, 2016 . 2024-06-02.
  14. Web site: Grumke . Kate . Clancy . Kevin . Why This Libertarian Is Wearing A See-Through Outfit At The Convention . Scripps News (SNEWS) . May 28, 2016 . June 2, 2024.
  15. Web site: Ferrannini . John . Bi SF Libertarian dragged from convention; party nominates gay man for president :: Bay Area Reporter . Bay Area Reporter . June 2, 2024 . June 2, 2024.
  16. Web site: Weissmueller . Zach . WATCH: Libertarians react to Donald Trump's speech at their convention . Reason.com . May 27, 2024 . June 2, 2024.

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