SAGINAW, Mich. – Columbus Day has once again bred controversy throughout the United States, with citizens of all stripes taking to the internet to voice their…
ST. PAUL, Minn. – Vocalist Tom Gant is known to lash out against oppression, misogyny, and bigotry while on stage with his band Cold Shot.…
WASHINGTON – After decades of debate and countless failed attempts, politicians on both sides of the aisle have finally united to pass a federal ban…
Over the years the punk rock community has always advertised itself as inclusionary to people of every gender expression, race, or sexuality. Yet, it is…
PARIS, FRANCE – Motörhead frontman and legendary rock star, Lemmy Kilmister, confided in his bandmates that he would be waiting until the end of their tour…
PHILADELPHIA — His Holiness Pope Francis spent a significant amount of time after his sermon in Philadelphia today chatting up followers gathered outside the cathedral,…
WASHINGTON – Under intense pressure from fans of his proto-punk band “Raging Boehners,” Speaker of the House John Boehner announced Friday he would resign from…
HERMOSA BEACH, Calif. – Black Flag’s Greg Ginn, a lightning rod for controversy, is once again drawing heavy criticism after starting a misguided protest movement…
BROOKLYN – After raising the price of a life-saving pill commonly used to treat infections related to HIV/AIDS, Martin Shkreli became the most hated man…
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. – The Bakersfield punk scene was thrown into turmoil this week following the latest release by controversial, talentless, white power band Norse Horse. “’It…
GRAYSON, Ky. — The state of Kentucky is mired in controversy this week after a record store clerk at Divine Vinyl was jailed after refusing to sell…
[Editor’s Note: What follows is a first hand account by veteran Hard Times reporter Don Smalls, who was on the edge of the pit as…
SAN FRANCISCO – With more and more people meeting via dating apps, creating the perfect online dating profile has become more important than ever — especially…
RICHMOND, Va. — Local artist and tangential scene member Trevor Stanton has announced that his new zine project “Feral Blood” will be printed in an…
SAN JOSE, Calif. – In a solemn display of unity, punks from several nearby scenes gathered this weekend to plan the inevitable benefit show that will honor…