The Anarcho Punk Federation is an international network of active anarchists within the D.I.Y punk subculture. The basic ideas of the A.P.F are to first progagate our anarchist ideologies within our culture and to second make anarcho punk an active and respected part of the international anarchist movement. TO MAKE ANARCHO PUNK A REAL THREAT!

While the punk rock subculture has for the most part just become a mirror image of this crap society we all know and hate, anarcho punk still strives to be a counter cultural movement, outspoken against what’s wrong, building alternatives to the shit we’re given. Unfortunately, although anarcho punks are some of the most active members of the punk rock scene, we tend to be scattered about, isolated. This isolation and the frustration of dealing with thick punk rock jocks leads a lot of us to wither give in to punk rock apathy, grow up and give up, or move on to other circles more accepting of our political ideas. Well it shouldn’t be that way. And with the A.P.F it doesn’t have to be. We want to bring all these dedicated activists together and build a support basis and network of friends. In a would, the A.P.F is community.

PRIMARY GROUPS

A.P.F groups have been forming around the world and the number is growing. The purpose of these groups is to network within their region, the different anarchist groups and anarcho punks; to build links and open lines of communication. They also provide write-ups on what’s going on in their area for Counterculture, as well as distribute it. And finally, A.P.F groups aid in raising funds for different activities. (Such as printing costs of the newspaper.)

COUNTERCULTURE

Counterculture is the free newspaper of the Anarcho Punk Federation. It comes out quarterly. Counterculture remains free because of donations. The paper is small, but hopes to grow. Each issue prints protest reports from around the globe, articles on verious anarchist thoughts, A.P.F updates, anarchist history, as well as listings of anarcho punks around the world. To receive a copy, contact the A.P.F group in your area. If there isn’t one, contact us. (The Crasshole Collective.)

The A.P.F hopes to revive the solidarity and enthusiasm that those of our movement in the 80’s had, but THIS IS NOT ABOUT NOSTALGIA! This is the 90’s. We are fully aware of that and we have a whole new melinium looming before us. All political parties from left to right are growing and profit-hungry capitalists are bleeding our would dry. Anarcho Punk is not a fad or a phase. We are anarchists above all and we seek to destroy this unbearable society and recreate our beautiful dream someday. And that day’s getting nearer with each voice added to the struggle. Stop stagnating, move forward!