"You know like 30 years from now when anti-authoritarians are reading about RAAN in their history books, I want our chapter to be titled 'The Red & Anarchist Action Network: When Sexiness Walked the Earth'. In fact, I'm going to quote myself on that right now." - Nachie

The concept for this journal arose out of the experiences of the recently formed Red & Anarchist Action Network (RAAN) in trying to organize a collective in Columbus, Ohio. In the face of passive resistance to organizational initiatives among anti-authoritarians, (which has thus far only served to stonewall the development of our movement) we have decided to open a dialogue in our network focused specifically on the practical organizational methods that RAAN should implement as it begins to grow.

With the first publication of the network, the Principles and Direction, we had established for ourselves a firm theoretical base off of which to operate. The P&D did not, however, sufficiently answer the question of "action" in the network. This had been the conscious result of the process of our formation, in which we committed ourselves firmly to a diversity of tactics, and resolved that what was to be considered appropriate "action" by this "action network" would never be cemented into a final doctrine, but could only develop continuously alongside and as a result of the experiences and struggles of our organization and the individuals within it. The goal of Praxis Journal is to express certain elements of this development.

The concept of "praxis" - applied revolutionary action, is the essential counterpart to anti-capitalist theory; neither can exist without the other. Praxis Journal acts within RAAN as a forum for ideas and discussion related specifically to how the network should make itself apparent in everyday life. In this first edition, we have tried to deal with some of the most basic issues that might be faced by RAAN organizers in various regions. Armed with the theoretical unity of the Principles and bolstered by this developing dialogue on its implementation, our network will have what it needs to grow.

DISCLAIMER:

By their very nature, the contents of any journal or publication cannot in themselves extend beyond mere theory, the discussion of how to best bring about a revolution. The name of this project, Praxis, is not an attempt at dodging this reality, but rather to make obvious our intents in adding another publication to the often-confusing leftist quagmire. True praxis can only exist as a physical revolutionary act, be it expressed through interactions with state forces, or within our own relationships as we try to establish collectives in the network that will represent a truly successful anti-political form of organization. The purpose of this journal is to suggest and analyze praxis, towards the ultimate goal of a stronger network and an increase of effectiveness in our movement.