A drop is a limited-time release of Contrarian-branded goods. We open the store for a short window, take orders, and then produce exactly what’s been purchased. Once the drop ends, it’s closed — no restocks, no leftovers.

Pre-orders for Drop 02 are open from November 12 until midnight EST on November 18, 2025.

Three original shirts, two ceramic mugs, two hats, a Contrarian starter pack, onesie, pet bandana, and bumper sticker — all designed in collaboration with Contrarian contributors.

"Union-decorated” means that the product was printed, screen printed, or embroidered by a union-backed domestic shop. So all of the merch is made in USA and the artwork is applied by union shops.

Because everything is made-to-order, shipping can take 3–5 weeks from the end of the drop window — and we will do everything in our power to get your order to you before the holidays. All sales are final.

No — all sales are final. We produce exactly what’s ordered, so we can’t offer returns, exchanges, or cancellations after checkout.

Nope. Once a drop closes, that collection is gone for good. Each drop is one-of-a-kind.

For now, we ship within the U.S. If you’re outside the U.S. and want to place an order, get in touch by emailing us at shop@contrariannews.org — we’re working on expanding shipping options.

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