Nation ‘Zines’ have deep roots in marginalized communities. Zine-makers worry those origins are being forgotten. July 31, 2021Christine Fernando, USA TODAYComments Off on ‘Zines’ have deep roots in marginalized communities. Zine-makers worry those origins are being forgotten. "Zines," short for "fanzine" or magazine, are low-budget and independently published by the people who write them.