On the surface, Punknews is cloaked in the robe of a collaborative effort. Its editorial content is provided by “volunteers.” It “supports and endorses” charities. However, Punknews is a private enterprise harvesting the free labor of its workers, further enriching already-rich companies.

Four Razorcake contributors look at both the granular detail and the wider concerns about punk integrity, using Punknews as an operational example.

Authors: Todd Taylor / Dan Ozzi / Sean Carswell / Kevin Dunn
Illustrator: Marcos Siref
Publisher: Razorcake Press
Page Count: 24pp
Size: 5.5 x 8.5
Notes: saddle-stitched, b/w
Date of Publication: 2020