Why Self-Publish Under Fascism? by Marc Fischer

This publication was prompted by an invitation from Mariame Kaba to join her in a discussion titled: Why Make Zines in 2025: Information Control Under Fascism, which is being held at the space Walls Turned Sideways on 2717 W. Madison street in Chicago on May 22, 2025. Also in conversation are K Reynolds and Lewis Wallace.  The booklet includes a 4-page list of answers to the cover question. Some examples: To write words and print images and make creative decisions that a corporate newspaper or publishing imprint would never allow to see the light of day under fascism.  Because we know that people have always created, and written, and made art, and even self-published during wars, in prisons, and in concentration camps.   Self-publish to produce something in a way that lets you direct its distribution through whatever channels you prefer. To make something that can’t be easily wiped off the web, like a website, blog, or social media account when the web host caves to fascism or obeys in