Punk Rock Activism

This article talks about a few punk bands that were associated with Fugazi that were figures on the DC scene. In it, the writer claims that the DC bands were "more political than those in New York and Boston," spotlighting the political themes that…

This article is about how the movement spread all the way to Ireland, emphasizing how influential it was. It writes to how the music infected the youth public about social activism, anti-capitalism, and social idealism.

"they are part of an…

In this interview, Mark Anderson - a main figure and spearhead of DC punk activism and leader of groups We Are Family and Positive Force, breaks down punk rock activism history in DC by explaining important sites. This includes information on punk…

This piece describes the infrastructure and operations of Positive Force. It also describes what kind of social activism the organization partook in - ranging from donating money made at benefits to non-profits from the Free Tibet movement to…

This article focuses on one Positive Forve benefit with the theme of battling ageism. It then goes into talking about how ageism and other social issues are present within the punk community and organizations like Positive Force channel that angst to…

This documentary chronicles how the political and social activist movement of the 90's was founded and carried out. Many musical artists and punk rock artists were interviewed, including Fugazi singer Ian Mackaye.


"A documentary that chronicles…