About Us
Operation Newsstand is a collective of anti-fascist zine libraries across the US.
It was started in response to the growing community of Zine makers and inspired by the Decolonization Coven TikTok account in 2024.
OpStand strives to create a decentralized way of sharing information without the need for algorithms designed by billionaires.
We hope to flourish into a forest of independently-run, self-sufficient zine libraries across the country, and perhaps even the world.
FAQs
How do I get involved with OpStand?
You can explore the respective roles such as Librarians, Newsies, and Zine Makers, then sign up for our teams to join meetings and get involved in our community. You can also join the Decolonization Coven Discord Server to connect with other makers, newsies, and librarians.
How do I submit a zine?
If you have a zine ready for submission, or want to know how to make one, check out the Write Zines page on this website to get started. Then, you can submit your digital zine for review to your nearest Regional Zine Library, listed here in our directory. Make sure to follow the templates and guidelines for you Library or Printing press.
What is the difference between OpStand, Decolonization Coven, and Coven Print?
If you have been following Decolonization Coven on Tik Tok, then you are familiar with the Coven Print zine library. Decolonization Coven is the over-arching conglomerate which houses the Coven Print library and zine printing press in Los Angeles, CA. Operation Newsstand is an expanding collective of national Zine distribution libraries, Newsies, and Makers, and is not a business or zine library itself. OpStand was created out of a growing need for sharing information offline focusing on anti-imperialist values.
Get in touch with us
info@opstand.net