Love and Rage (organization)

Love and Rage was a North American radical activist organization active primarily during the 1990s. It sought to build a revolutionary movement rooted in anti-capitalism, anti-racism, feminism, and environmentalism. Love and Rage distinguished itself through its commitment to direct action, its focus on building solidarity between different social movements, and its efforts to develop a coherent revolutionary theory relevant to the late 20th and early 21st centuries.

The organization emerged from earlier activist networks and was formally founded in 1989. Its membership consisted of a diverse range of individuals, including anarchists, socialists, feminists, and environmental activists. Love and Rage operated as a decentralized network with local chapters across the United States and Canada, each largely autonomous in their organizing and actions.

Key principles of Love and Rage included a rejection of hierarchical structures, a commitment to building participatory democracy, and a belief in the necessity of dismantling systems of oppression. The organization engaged in a wide variety of activities, including protests, demonstrations, civil disobedience, and community organizing. It addressed issues such as poverty, police brutality, environmental destruction, and war.

Love and Rage produced a regular newspaper, also titled "Love and Rage," which served as a platform for disseminating its ideas and reporting on activist struggles. The newspaper contained theoretical essays, news reports, and analysis of social and political issues. It played a significant role in shaping the organization's identity and fostering communication among its members.

The organization officially disbanded in 1998. While Love and Rage as a formal entity no longer exists, its ideas and legacy continue to influence radical activism. Many former members have remained involved in social justice movements and continue to advocate for social change. The organization's archives provide valuable insights into the history of radical activism in North America during the 1990s.