LPRadicals
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The LPRadicals is a caucus within the United States Libertarian Party.
Formed in 2006 as the "LPRadicals", caucus members promote a principled and consistent interpretation of the libertarian philosophy, and the retention of a clear, unambiguous national platform.
The founder of the group, Susan Hogarth, is a member of the Libertarian Party in North Carolina and began the caucus in response to calls to eliminate the Party's platform, abolish or weaken the party's membership pledge, and abolish dues.
[edit] History
The first iteration of the LP Radical Caucus was active from 1972 to 1974. The creator of the caucus, Samuel Edward Konkin III, used it in a brief attempt to steer the fledgling movement away from participating in the political process.
The second Radical Caucus was founded by Justin Raimondo in 1979 in order "to unify the party around radical and hardcore libertarian programs." Raimondo led the caucus from inception until he abandoned the Libertarian Party in 1983. That iteration of the Radical Caucus ceased in 1984.
The remainder of this article pertains to the present (third) iteration.
