Straight Edge/Vegan Archives

Jacky Pritchard • September 12, 2024

MINNEAPOLIS — Mike Curry, a local father and devoted straight-edge punk, resorted to unconventional means after discovering his son had…

Jus Kaplan • July 8, 2024

PORTLAND, Ore.—Sage Copeland, who has never driven a day in his life, is adamant that his automobile abstinence is an…

The Hard Times Staff • April 2, 2024

BOSTON — Members of local straight edge band Hard Pass reportedly broke edge in front of a small crowd within…

Mike Maher • February 12, 2024

So you hit up the Taco Bell Cantina happy hour with some co-workers, slammed spicy margs till last call, were…

Jordan Liffengren • February 12, 2024

SEATTLE, Wash. — Newly sober punk Dustin Patterson swore off alcohol after he experienced his first-ever bowel movement with a…

Rob Ryder • November 10, 2023

BALTIMORE – Party guests reacted with visceral horror upon realizing their host intentionally purchased and offered them nearly 16 dozen…

The Hard Times Staff • October 17, 2023

It’s an annual tradition for the straight edge scene elders to convene and discuss potential rule changes to make being…

Ryan Dondero • October 17, 2023

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Local 20-year-old hardcore kid Cody Macklin remains ignorant to the fact that he is celebrating his last…

Kathy Lynch • October 16, 2023

BOSTON — Music fan Sean Tanner was nearly bankrupted after a wild night of slamming seltzer at a recent Jeff…

Trevor Graham • June 22, 2023

DENVER — Local baker Charlotte Donovan, who specializes in vegan gluten-free baked goods, reported that she almost forgot to add…