Elections| Democratic Socialists of America's Libertarian Socialist Caucus
National Electoral Committee has created a document to guide DSA electoral strategy, LSC has built an Addendum that addresses holes in the document and centers the creation of bottom up libertarian municipalism through community organizing and building direct participatory democracy. This document will be given to NPC members to consider| Democratic Socialists of America's Libertarian Socialist Caucus
Pamphlets| Democratic Socialists of America's Libertarian Socialist Caucus
This text was written as part of the LSC Pamphlet Program. It reflects only the opinions of the author(s) and not the consensus of the Libertarian Socialist Caucus. Written by: Nikhil S, New York City DSA For dedicated organizers on the U.S. left, it's an article of faith| Democratic Socialists of America's Libertarian Socialist Caucus
The Libertarian Socialist Caucus makes the following recommendations to delegates for the 2025 DSA National Convention. Unless otherwise stated, recommendations listed for proposals with amendments are recommendations for the base resolution unamended, not as amended by the Consent Agenda or pending amendments. DSA Co-Chair Megan R Alex P National Political| Democratic Socialists of America's Libertarian Socialist Caucus
This text was written as part of the LSC Pamphlet Program. It reflects only the opinions of the author(s) and not the consensus of the Libertarian Socialist Caucus. What is LSC Doing in DSA? One LSCer's Understanding of Their Caucus Written by: Owen H, Wilmington DSA “The Libertarian Socialist| Democratic Socialists of America's Libertarian Socialist Caucus
The Limits of DSA’s Climate Action FrameworkHumanity stands at the precipice of a global ecological catastrophe. As both reactionary and liberal forces in the United States retreat from the necessity of collective action, the possibility that technocratic, welfare-state models can address the deepening crisis becomes increasingly remote. The present| Democratic Socialists of America's Libertarian Socialist Caucus
Our caucus has been delighted by the vibrant member engagement with the resolution submission process, and we believe that it would be helpful for us to list other proposals we recommend signing.| Democratic Socialists of America's Libertarian Socialist Caucus
This text was written as part of the LSC Pamphlet Program. It reflects only the opinions of the author(s) and not the consensus of the Libertarian Socialist Caucus. A Guide to DSA Politics Written by: Bryce S, Princeton YDSA Edited by: Syjil A, Delaware DSA; Alex M, Seattle DSA| Democratic Socialists of America's Libertarian Socialist Caucus
At the 2024 YDSA Convention, Amendment R15-1, authored by a member of LSC, passed with 78% of delegates voting in favor. This amendment censured DSA-LA elected Nithya Raman for her antagonism towards Palestinian solidarity. The amendment called for the National Coordinating Committee of YDSA (NCC) to release a letter of| Democratic Socialists of America's Libertarian Socialist Caucus
This text was written as part of the LSC Pamphlet Program. It reflects only the opinions of the author(s) and not the consensus of the Libertarian Socialist Caucus. by Eleutheria of Hesperos “Now listen, you rich people, weep and wail because of the misery that is coming on you.| Democratic Socialists of America's Libertarian Socialist Caucus
This text was written as part of the LSC Pamphlet Program. It reflects only the opinions of the author(s) and not the consensus of the Libertarian Socialist Caucus. Trigger warnings: discussions of sexual assault, cruelty towards unhoused folks, and genocide by duskfall of earth laliberté Bafflement It’s easy| Democratic Socialists of America's Libertarian Socialist Caucus
This text was written as part of the LSC Pamphlet Program. It reflects only the opinions of the author(s) and not the consensus of the Libertarian Socialist Caucus. by Jesse M. There are three places in Las Vegas I truly liked: two of them were bars, and the third| Democratic Socialists of America's Libertarian Socialist Caucus
This text was written as part of the LSC Pamphlet Program. It reflects only the opinions of the author and not the consensus of the Libertarian Socialist Caucus. by Klondike, Seattle DSA Introduction I'm writing this report so that comrades have ideas for best practices that they can take into| Democratic Socialists of America's Libertarian Socialist Caucus
“The idea is like grass. It craves light, likes crowds, thrives on crossbreeding, grows better for being stepped on.” The Dispossessed, Ursula K. Le Guin We in the Libertarian Socialist Caucus (LSC) of the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) recognize that our formation has dual obligations, both to the development| Democratic Socialists of America's Libertarian Socialist Caucus
This text was written as part of the LSC Pamphlet Program. It reflects only the opinions of the author(s) and not the consensus of the Libertarian Socialist Caucus. by Jesse M. Like everyone on the Left, I see no difference between the Democrats and Republicans, so I have no| Democratic Socialists of America's Libertarian Socialist Caucus
Grassroots Democratic Socialism| Democratic Socialists of America's Libertarian Socialist Caucus
Adopted 2/16/2024, amended 12/4/2024, amended 4/6/2025 Preamble The Libertarian Socialist Caucus seeks to provide a political home within the Democratic Socialists of America for all socialists who are opposed to the state. We are a diverse body of libertarian socialists, libertarian Marxists, anarchists, left| Democratic Socialists of America's Libertarian Socialist Caucus
LSC is proud to announce our slate for the National Political Committee at the 2025 National Convention: C.S. Jackson, David Jenkins, and Byron L.. Our three candidates are active organizers who have consistently engaged in DSA projects at both the national and local levels. They've led and participated in| Democratic Socialists of America's Libertarian Socialist Caucus
DSA's recent history is a collection of inconclusive conflicts. Over the past four years, our organization has been faced with challenges ranging from mundane to world historical: an internal budget crisis, rogue elected officials, a mass movement for Palestinian liberation, and now, a second Trump term and the collapse of| Democratic Socialists of America's Libertarian Socialist Caucus
The Libertarian Socialist Caucus of the Democratic Socialists of America aspires to create a socialist society freed from all forms of hierarchy and domination. The question has been raised from both inside and outside of the Caucus: how do we get from here to there?| Democratic Socialists of America's Libertarian Socialist Caucus
To join LSC, you can fill out our intake form and an Orientation Leader will get you plugged into LSC as quickly as we can. Membership in LSC is open to all current DSA members who agree with the ideas laid out in our Points of Unity. To apply, click| Democratic Socialists of America's Libertarian Socialist Caucus
It is important for those on the left, and especially those on the outside looking in, to know that the Libertarian Socialist Caucus does not belong to the Democratic Socialists of America and never has.| Democratic Socialists of America's Libertarian Socialist Caucus
Social Insertion| Democratic Socialists of America's Libertarian Socialist Caucus
Today, the National Political Committee will deliberate and vote on MSR-12: Making DSA an Anti-Zionist Organization in Principle and Praxis after the membership voted to table it to the NPC at the 2023 DSA Convention. The NPC must pass this resolution with its intent intact, lest we further compromise the| Democratic Socialists of America's Libertarian Socialist Caucus
This convention guide has been assembled by YDSA members of DSA’s Libertarian Socialist Caucus. It is endorsed by the caucus, and positions within are official LSC positions. Check out our points of unity at dsa-lsc.org/lsc-pou, and if you like our positions, consider joining the caucus at dsa-lsc.| Democratic Socialists of America's Libertarian Socialist Caucus
Transfeminism occupies an increasingly prominent position within socialist and queer spaces. With the ever-increasing restrictions on bodily autonomy and persecution of queer people, the question of how to liberate gender non-conforming folks is ever-important.| Democratic Socialists of America's Libertarian Socialist Caucus
Over the past four months, the internal political life of DSA has been chiefly concerned with the budget. With staff layoffs set to go into effect this week and the publication of a new proposal from the Bread and Roses caucus for a memorandum of understanding between DSA and the| Democratic Socialists of America's Libertarian Socialist Caucus
Whereas, DSA in 2024 faced an initial projected deficit of 2 million dollars. And whereas, this deficit was resolved only through months-long, frequently vitriolic debate over budgetary priorities and extensive budget cuts which touched nearly every aspect of DSA’s work. And whereas, the National Convention has in the past| Democratic Socialists of America's Libertarian Socialist Caucus
Groundwork comrades have come out in public support for the idea of member-driven democracy in DSA. Groundwork has referenced our caucus’ direct democracy efforts in their motivation for their proposed resolution to the NPC. We in LSC want to discuss how we see this resolution engaging with these efforts. We| Democratic Socialists of America's Libertarian Socialist Caucus
Now that DSA’s National Political Committee has voted for members to debate a potential presidential endorsement, we in the Libertarian Socialist Caucus seek to express our position on the upcoming election and propose a course of action that makes the most sense for DSA and the broader socialist movement.| Democratic Socialists of America's Libertarian Socialist Caucus
DSA’s budget situation has developed significantly since LSC released our initial statement. Our comrades in Bread and Roses, Socialist Majority Caucus, Marxist Unity Group, and Red Star have each released statements elaborating on their respective positions on the budget, the NPC met to make substantial cuts and revisions to| Democratic Socialists of America's Libertarian Socialist Caucus
Beginning in 2021, LSC undertook a series of internal discussions, at the time referred to as the “Horizon of the LSC.” This culminated in a new set of bylaws which would establish productive distance between our work on different terrains, allowing members of the newly reorganized Horizon Federation to collaborate| Democratic Socialists of America's Libertarian Socialist Caucus
The Libertarian Socialist Caucus of DSA fundamentally disagrees with “Resolution for Quarterly Reports from Chapters and Dues Share,” a resolution proposed for the January 14th NPC Meeting, which calls for chapters to have mandatory quarterly calls with Field Organizers. If chapters miss two meetings in a row, their dues share| Democratic Socialists of America's Libertarian Socialist Caucus
Overview If the last decade featured historic gains for the left in places even the most ardent partisans had abandoned, it has also been an era of crisis and repression that has fostered increasingly general political confusion. Today, socialists have achieved breakthroughs inside and outside the state from Rojava to| Democratic Socialists of America's Libertarian Socialist Caucus
The NPC has already voted to terminate the contract but the argument for the NHGO as a staff position rather than another consultant remains important. As we build a mass organization that will win socialism for the multiracial working class, conflict and harm are inevitable. People enter DSA with a| Democratic Socialists of America's Libertarian Socialist Caucus
DSA is in the midst of a financial crisis that threatens the very basis of our organization. Declining membership numbers and financial mismanagement in previous years will force us to make many difficult decisions in the coming months to ensure we can continue our work. During the two prior NPC| Democratic Socialists of America's Libertarian Socialist Caucus
