Originally published in 2017, Straight Edge: A Clear-Headed Hardcore Punk History remains one of the most comprehensive oral histories of the movement. This article from Dangerous Minds revisits the book’s impact while reflecting on straight edge’s evolution—from a 45-second Minor Threat song into a decades-long global movement that sparked both community and controversy.
It covers the contradictions, criticisms, and staying power of straight edge, alongside a showcase of classic flyers from the Bazillion Points archive. With quotes from Civ (Gorilla Biscuits) and Kevin Seconds, the piece offers a quick but thoughtful glance at where straight edge has been—and where it might still be going.
“Straight edge still persists… with social justice advocacy becoming more central to the code.”
Check out the full article and flyer archive here:
🔗 Straight Edge Flyers from the Classic Hardcore Days
