The Libertarian Socialist Caucus operates on three shared principles we see as inseparable from libertarian socialism:

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FREEDOM refers to the positive capacity of all individuals and communities for self-determination. We believe that the freedom enjoyed by individuals is an inalienable social good and can only be strengthened through solidarity and democracy.

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SOLIDARITY refers to the understanding that all oppressed peoples—both the economically exploited and the culturally, socially, and politically marginalized—share a common struggle towards a free and equal society. We aim to organize our movements accordingly, providing mutual aid and support to one another and deferring to the initiative of those most affected by decisions, on the principle that an injury to one is an injury to all.

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DEMOCRACY refers to collective decision-making that is free from hierarchy, domination, and coercion. Democracy is a social relation between free individuals that should not be reduced solely to institutions or elections. We believe that democracy is always a “work in progress” to be altered or improved by communities according to their needs.