 Most of the Washington, D.C. hardcore scene eschewed hardcore in favor of a college rock-influenced style of punk.During the late 1980s in New York City, influenced by original straight edge bands 7 Seconds, Minor Threat, Bl'ast, and Uniform Choice, bands spearheaded a youth crew movement.An extension to the original pioneers' groundwork of lyrically expressing views against drugs, alcohol and promiscuous sex, this rebirth also focused on issues such as vegetarianism or veganism.