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| Bound to Struggle: Where Kind and Radical Politics Meet #1 |
| This is a wonderful anthology of radical activists who are also, as the editor states, tremendous perverts. This is about bridging the gap between personal and political (but without all that 2nd wave nonsense!). There are various writers exploring their own relationships with others in the bedroom and outside in the community. Well written and pretty thorough! |
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| Bound to Struggle: Where Kind and Radical Politics Meet #2 |
| The second edition of the awesome zine that bridges together kink and radical politics! There's some analysis about Larry Craig's bathroom antics, straight up prose, confessional letters to former lovers, and last, but not least, some really sweet art work. A solid read that is really well written! |
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| Brainscan #21 |
| Those of us who have been reading zines for years knew Alex as one half of a royal zine couple. However, Alex shows us the true nature of their marriage together and the emotional abuse she endured. This issue of her zine captures the manipulation she experienced, the pressures she felt and her sense of self that was slowly lost due to an overbearing husband. It's an important read for anyone in a relationship or those needing resolution for past loves. |
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| Brainscan #22 |
| In this issue that's subtitled, "a practical body modification," Alex either introduces or reacquaints us with the sneaky contraceptive device known as an IUD. She shares her story of the insertion of the device, her worries and her new found sense of freedom from it, while at the same time dispelling myths about its in/effectiveness. A nice personal account for anyone who is interested in reseraching this form of birth control. |
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| Brainscan #23 |
| Alex gives us with stories spanning over the decades of her life. From Salt Lake City to New York to the DMV to a cruise in the Baltic Sea, Alex shares uncomfortable interractions with advancing men or jealous spouses. |
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| Brainscan #24 + 25 |
| This heavy zine jumps back through time to painstakingly detail the demise of two relationships: Alex's marriage and the loss of her true love after high school. She gives the reader all access into her thoughts and actions as she attempts to keep her marriage going (you may have read more about her marriage and controlling partner in Branscan #23) while at the same time reconnecting with her past true love. There are love letters and emails, open relationships and the desire for Alex to not rely on someone to really know who she is. |
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| Culture Slut #20 |
| Amber moves to Montreal and navigates between languages and trying to be visibly queer as a person with a male partner. It's about embracing a new life, taking charge of the word "cunt," finding quirks in a new language, and having a positive attitude in order to stave off boredom. And it includes the story of Amber's first period. Choice! |
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| Dad |
| Timothy decided that in January he would write every day about his father's life and passing. What he shares with us in Dad, is a touching tribute to his father that he dearly misses and wishes he would have spent more time researching, witnessing and listening to stories of his father's activist life in South Africa. Timothy continues his studies in South Africa and finds other activists who worked alongside his father. This is a good read that makes you appreciate the stories of loved ones and provokes you to start listening right now. |
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| Doctrinal Expletives #5 |
| According to Helen, becoming a grown-up means getting an IUD, learning not to self-righteously criticize everything and reviewing the most gnarliest of metal inspired movies! This issue of "Doctrinal Expletives" brings everything from the bad ass female heroes in history, a pie recipe to a critique of punk house interactions as a substitute for familial relationships. A text-heavy and solid read that brings the snickers and the deep thoughts! |
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| Doris #25 |
| Doris #25 begins with Cindy answering questions such as "What do you want to do most?" and "Who do you want to be most?" She examines her favorite foods, her memories of her mother, and compiles are reading list of her favorite books. She discusses how anarchism and feminism has helped define her life and how she tries to intergrate these concepts into her daily life, especially through living and caring with intention. Cindy also writes about her relationship with alcohol and subsequent sobriety. (Thanks to Jami for the description!) |
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| Doris #26 |
| Cindy takes on the letters r, s and t in her alphabet series. In issue #26, she focuses on being a shy lady who occasionally felt left out in loud punk rock situations, social ecology basics, and telling the truth. I really liked her conversation she had with her friend Robin, in which they both argue about the fact if people will ever change for the better. As always, Cindy is trying to give us a bit of hope in a mixed up world, and as per usual, she succeeds in doing so. |
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| Doris #27 |
| Issue 27 covers the letters UVWXYZ in Cindy's encyclopedic set of Doris issues. This issue covers the fears and process of writing, mowing out on your own for the first time, touring with her new band, Snarlas, and making new friends. I really really loved the story about Cindy working very hard to make new friends, especially as we get older it gets so much harder to break out of our shells and be able to open up to new people. |
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| Eye of the Majestic Creature #3 |
| In issue number three, we find Larry heading back out of the woods and to Chicago for a family visit. Leslie applies real life Chicago characters and stories to her main character, as she wanders from tragic house party to bar, to divorced parents fighting, to trying to find some sort of understanding in this world. Nicely drawn, as always, with interesting reflections on returning home, having too much to drink, and realizing that your family will never be normal. |
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| Femme a Barbe |
| A whole zine dedicated to the topic of pesky facial hair! Femme a Barbe brings together various contributers who are either struggling with the decision to embrace the awesome status of the bearded lady, praying for more facial hair, or tired of the five o'clock shadow that prevents a more seamless gender transition. Funny and thoughtful writing about that hair that goes everywhere! |
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| Figure 8 #2 |
| Yeah! Back issues of Figure 8 are back! Krissy fights back against fat oppression, gastric bypass surgery, and the lack of representation of fat folks on tv. She demands that you love your body and let everyone know it. This is some good stuff |
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