Independent Media:
Alternative Magazines
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A & U America's AIDS Magazine
a Common Place
Each issue of a Common Place magazine brings you:
Inspiring stories from around the world; Spectacular photography;
Ways you can make a difference.
[a Common Place
website]
Ability disability awareness
Acoustic Guitar the player's #1 resource for reviews, technique tips, sheet music
Acres U.S.A.
North America's largest, oldest magazine
serving commercial-scale organic/sustainable farmers, teaching
the latest techniques for growing nutritious crops and healthy
livestock.
[Acres U.S.A.
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Adbusters articles about the erosion of our physical and cultural environments by commercial forces
Adoptive Families leading adoption information source for families before, during, and after adoption
The Advocate LGBT news, articles
African American Review
Promotes a lively exchange
among writers and scholars in the arts, humanities, and social
sciences who hold diverse perspectives on African American literature
and culture.
[African American Review
website]
Afterimage The Journal of Media Arts and Cultural Criticism
Against The Current
Bimonthly magazine featuring lively coverage and dialogue
on movements for global justice, with special focus on labor
rights and union democracy, feminism and antiwar activism.
[Against the Current
website]
Alternative Medicine (now called Natural Solutions)
Alternative Press the word on new music and youth culture
Alternatives (Canada) environmental ideas and solutions to readers in Canada and around the globe
American Atheist a journal of atheist news and thought
American Book Review specializes in reviews of frequently neglected published works
American Forests
American Forests is for people from all walks of life,
from rural to urban settings, who share an abiding love for
trees and forests.
[American Forests
website]
The American Gardener articles on new plants, garden history, and earth friendly gardening techniques/products
American Indian Quarterly journal of the anthropology, history, literature, and arts of Native North Americans
American Journalism Review covers all aspects of print, television, radio and online media
The American Prospect authoritative magazine of liberal ideas
The American Scholar
The American Scholar is the landmark journal of intellectual
and cultural affairs published by the Phi Beta Kappa Society
since 1932.
[The American Scholar
website]
American Songwriter covers every aspect of the craft and art of songwriting
American Theatre To strengthen, nurture and promote the professional not-for-profit American theatre
Anarchy challenging, creative, vibrant and critical strains of anti-authoritarian thought
Annals of Earth seeks to foster the emergence of a lasting planetary culture
Appalachia
Appalachia is the longest-running journal of
mountaineering and conservation. Each issue delivers
inspired writing on mountain exploration and ecology,
poetry, and an international climbing review.
[Appalachia
website]
Art Papers independent guide to contemporary art
Art Times A literary journal and resource for all the arts
Ascent yoga for an inspired life
The Atlantic poetry, fiction, articles
Atlantis a women's studies journal
Audubon helps readers appreciate, understand, and protect the natural world
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Backhome
The magazine of hands-on sustainable living, covering solar and renewable energy, green and sustainable building, organic gardening, home business, and more; sells books and plans.
Backwoods Home practical ideas for self-reliance
The Baffler (ceased)
Bark the voice of modern dog culture
The Beltane Papers women’s spiritual paths, beliefs and experiences
Bicycling Magazine travel, gear, fitness, style and award-winning stories
Bitch feminist response to pop culture
Black Issues Book Review
Reviews of books by black authors and others writing on the culture and politics of the African Diaspora.
The Black Scholar journal of black studies and research
The Bloomsbury Review®
The Bloomsbury Review includes reviews, interviews with and profiles of authors; essays; original poetry; and a variety of features covering a broad range of book-related topics.
Blue Suede News covers complete spectrum of American Roots Music
Bluegrass Unlimited! dedicated to the furtherance of bluegrass and old-time country musicians, devotees and associates
Blues Revue world's largest print publication devoted to the full spectrum of the blues
Body Sense massage, bodywork, healthy living
Bomb provides access to an oral history of ideas developed with and by the people who shape our culture
Bookforum coverage by and about the world's best writers
BorderCrossings contemporary Canadian and international art and culture
Boston Review nonpartisan magazine of ideas
Brain, Child magazine for thinking mothers
Briarpatch challenging the corporate agenda with workable alternatives
Broken Pencil devoted to underground culture, independent arts
Buddhadharma in-depth, practice-oriented journal for everyone with a serious interest in Buddhism
Buddhism Today authentic Buddhist transmission for the lay person
Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists global security, science, and survival
Business Ethics Quarterly theoretical and empirical research relevant to the ethics of business
Bust provides an uncensored view on the female experience
ByLine poetry, fiction, articles on the craft of writing
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Cabinet magazine of art and culture that confounds expectations of what is typically meant by the words "art" and "culture"
California Wild (ceased)
Canadian Dimension for people who want to change the world
Canadian Journal of Film Studies scholarly articles on film, television, other moving image media, book reviews, review-essays
Canadian Literature poetry, articles, reviews
Canadian Writer's Journal magazine for writers emphasizing short "how-to" articles useful to apprentice and professional writers
Capital & Class provides a critique of global capitalism in the Marxist tradition
Cascadia Times
Censorship News information and discussion about freedom of expression issues
Centennial Review devoted to comparative studies of the Americas that suggest possibilities for a different future
China Rights Forum
China Rights Forum provides an English-language outlet for leading writers and activists promoting rights and democratization in the People’s Republic of China.
The Christian Century examines issues of politics and culture as well as theology
Cineaste Magazine American's leading magazine on the art and politics of the cinema
Cinema Scope expanding the frame on international cinema
Circle Network News articles, rituals, meditations, illustrations, invocations, news, photos, herbal formulas, reviews, magical development exercises, chants
Civil Rights Law Journal a source of legal authority and analysis to the legal community
Clamor (ceased 2006)
ColorLines
ColorLines is the first national, multi-racial magazine devoted to covering the politics and creations of communities of color.
Columbia Journalism Review a deliberative mix of reporting, analysis, criticism, and commentary
The Comics Journal covers the comics medium from an arts-first perspective
The Common Review dedicated to helping people think and share ideas
Commonweal a review of religion, politics, and culture
Communities focusing on cohousing communities and aspiring ecovillages
The Compleat Mother magazine of pregnancy, birth, and breastfeeding
Conscience
Published by Catholics for a Free Choice. Offers in-depth coverage on issues related to reproductive rights, sexuality and gender, feminism, the Religious Right, women's rights, church/state issues and US politics.
Conscious Choice enlightened urban lifestyle magazine focusing on social, green, health, food and spiritual consciousness
Co-op America Quarterly Covers emerging ideas and models for creating a just and sustainable society
Corporate Responsibility Officer a magazine of corporate responsibility
CounterPunch bi-weekly muckraking newsletter
Countryside & Small Stock Journal where homesteaders share a wide variety of experiences and ideas about simple, sustainable, country living
CovertAction Quarterly (ceased 2005)
Crescent Magazine pagan publication of art, philosophy and belief
Critical Asian Studies
Peer-reviewed journal formerly known as the Bulletin of Concerned Asian Scholars. Features essays, reviews, translations, photo essays, and literature.
Critical Review An Interdisciplinary Journal of Politics and Society
Critique critical understanding of the complex nature of ideas, values, social configurations, and material realities of the Middle East
Cross Currents bringing people together across lines of difference
Crosscurrents (ceased 2005)
Cultural Survival Quarterly promoting rights, voices, and visions of indigenous peoples
Curve magazine best-selling lesbian magazine, spotlights all that is fresh, funny, exciting, controversial, and cutting-edge
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Dandelion Magazine poetry, fiction, nonfiction, artwork
Daughters newsletter
Daughters' newsletter provides you – the parents of girls -- the information, guidance, and support you need to raise strong, self-confident daughters.
Daylight Magazine documentary photography magazine
Dirty Linen magazine of folk and world music
Dissent
In the pages of Dissent you will find some of the fiercest battles over politics, principles and ideas anywhere on the left today.
DIW (now Self-Titled)
Dollars & Sense the magazine on economic justice
The Door (now Wittenburg Door)
Dream Network containing dream-related articles, poetry, reviews and art
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E - The Environmental Magazine
E/The Environmental Magazine covers everything environmental – from rainforests to recycling, and from the personal to the political. E covers all the key issues, providing contact information so readers can research further or get involved.
Earth First! the voice of the radical environmental movement
Earth Island Journal
Earth Island Journal consistently delivers environmental stories that mainstream media often fail to cover.
EarthLight (ceased 2005)
Eat the State! anti-authoritarian political opinion, research, and humor
The Ecologist environmental affairs magazine
Electrifying Times latest electric car news
Encounter education for meaning and social justice
Environment science and policy for sustainable development
Extra! magazine of well-documented media criticism
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Fellowship longest running peace journal in the United States
Feminist Collections reviews latest print, electronic, audiovisual resources for research and teaching in women's studies
Feminist Studies
Feminist Studies, is the oldest continuing scholarly journal in the field of women's studies published in the U.S., publishes an interdisciplinary body of feminist knowledge.
Feminist Teacher a forum for interrogations of cultural assumptions
Fifth Estate an anti-authoritarian magazine of ideas & action
First Things journal of religion, culture, and public life
Flatpicking Guitar dedicated to presenting all aspects of the art of flatpicking the acoustic guitar
Forest for people who care about forests
Found Magazine We collect found stuff - anything that gives a glimpse into someone else's life
Free Inquiry celebrates reason and humanity
Freedom Socialist voice of revolutionary feminism
Freethought Today protecting the constitutional principle of the separation of church and state
Frontiers a journal of women's studies
fRoots essential worldwide roots music guide
The Funny Times
The Funny Times is a monthly humor newspaper featuring the best of recent cartoons and humor pieces on politics and culture.
FUSE source for visual culture and cultural analysis
The Futurist magazine of forecasts, trends, ideas about the future
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The Gay & Lesbian Review LGBT journal of history, culture, and politics
Gay Parent publication dedicated to lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender parenting
GeneWatch dedicated to monitoring biotechnology’s social, ethical and environmental consequences
Girlfriends (ceased 2006)
Glimpse Quarterly international news, travel and culture magazine
Global Journalist reports on the state of press freedom around the world
Global Outlook
Global Outlook is an international current events magazine investigating the truth and lies of 9/11 and America's so-called 'war on terrorism'.
Grassroots Fundraising Journal
The Green Guide
The Green Guide and www.thegreenguide.com are consumers' top source for environmental and health advice, product reviews and shopping tips.
Growing Edge International
Growing Edge International is the trade journal of record for the ever expanding hydroponics industry.
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Harvard Civil Rights-Civil Liberties Law Review
Harvard Journal of Law & Gender
Hinduism Today
A quarterly magazine to inform and inspire Hindus and people interested in Hindu philosophy, culture and practices such as yoga, meditation, vegetarianism and alternative medicine.
Home Education Magazine
The oldest, most respected, most widely read homeschooling magazine. Free articles online. Free newsletters, weblogs, FAQs, discussion lists and more for anyone interested in education.
The Humanist
The Humanist magazine has advanced progressive ideals for over 60 years, applying compassion and reason to the critical social and ethical issues of our time.
Humor Times
The news in cartoons, featuring the finest editorial cartoonists from around the country to review the news! Featuring columnists and non-political panels as well.
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In These Times
In These Times is dedicated to informing and analyzing popular movements for social, environmental and economic justice through independent journalism based on progressive values.
International Socialist Review
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Journal of Prisoners on Prisons
Korean Quarterly
Korean Quarterly focuses on the place where identity, creativity and culture intersect. We provide independent and alternative reporting on issues of identity, racism, politics and the arts with many book and film reviews.
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Light of Consciousness
Dedicated to awakening consciousness, personal and global transformation, and timeless wisdom of the world’s religious traditions. “The best produced journal on spiritual and yogic thought.”
Living Aboard
Living Aboard is the magazine dedicated to people who dream of the life—and live the dream—of living aboard watercraft.
Louisiana Cultural Vistas
Louisiana Cultural Vistas magazine, employing both powerful images and thoroughly researched articles, features the state's culture, arts, and history, both traditional and contemporary.
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Maisonneuve
The new New Yorker. Arts, culture, politics and stunning visuals... a house party and intellectual salon rolled into one.
Mother Jones
Mother Jones magazine, is a non-profit, investigative reporting publication dedicated to uncovering the truth behind the spin. Get Real News. Get Mother Jones.
Mouth
Landmark disability rights magazine, by and for the dis-labeled. "Mouth is sublimely subversive... cheers hellraisers and jeers the mealymouth." — The Workbook
Ms. Magazine
Ms., which recently joined forces with the Feminist Majority Foundation, is the definitive source for ideas, action and information on the struggle for women’s equality.
Multicultural Education
Multicultural Education magazine is an independent quarterly offering theory, research, opinion, best practices, and reviews in the fastest growing and most significant field in education.
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N (Nude & Natural)
Imagine life with fewer clothes and greater freedom. N (Nude & Natural), the Magazine of Naturist Living, gives you the skinny on all things naturist.
Namarupa
NAMARUPA is a new journal that conveys the vast scope of sacred philosophical thought that has emanated from the land and people of India over many millennia.
The Nation
News and analysis on politics and culture from the left. Unconventional Wisdom Since 1865.
Natural Solutions (formerly Alternative Medicine) natural remedies, healthy solutions
New Moon
Edited by girls 8-14. Ad-free, imaginative, multicultural bimonthly magazine that girls, parents and educators love. Six Parents' Choice Gold Awards for best children's magazine.
Now & Then
Now & Then magazine presents a fresh, revealing picture of life in Appalachia, past and present, with engaging articles, personal essays, fiction, poetry, and photography.
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Out Gay & Lesbian
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Parabola
PARABOLA is a quarterly journal dedicated to exploring the wisdom and beauty of traditional cultures as they relate to the modern quest for meaning.
Passport Magazine
PASSPORT Magazine is America’s #1 gay and lesbian travel magazine. Readers love the magazine’s personal travel reporting and they truly appreciate the most comprehensive resource listings.
The Progressive
The mission of The Progressive is to be a journalistic voice for peace and social justice at home and abroad.
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Resources for Feminist Research
Review of Radical Political Economics
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Seattle Journal for Social Justice
Self-Titled a music magazine that has nothing to do with music
Shift
Shift explores the frontiers of consciousness to advance individual, social, and global transformation — articles engage, challenge, and inspire both scientific and lay readers to expand perceptions.
Shots Magazine photography
Skipping Stones
Produced by a multicultural staff and volunteers, Skipping Stones facilitates a meaningful exchange of ideas and experiences. Writing and artwork challenges readers to think, learn, cooperate and create.
Small Farmer's Journal
Small Farmer's Journal is an international quarterly serving the future of farming.
Small Press Review
Since 1967, Small Press Review has reviewed books and magazines published by small presses, published news of new publishers, contests and editorial needs.
Social Anarchism
Each issue contains three feature articles of current interest, a historical essay, and an extensive section of book reviews. A national editorial board referees submissions.
Spring Wind
Spring Wind is a journal of culture and thought, socially conscious and ordinary-minded, true to the Buddhist tradition and relevant to contemporary Western life.
The Student Underground Monthly journal of community resistance in the Boston area
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Temple Political and Civil Rights Law Review
Tricycle
Tricycle: The Buddhist Review is an internationally distributed mainstream quarterly dedicated to exploring the full range of Buddhist activity and its impact on American culture.
Tulane Environmental Law Journal
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Utne Magazine
Utne is a leading voice for the independent press, bringing readers the other side of the story on issues ranging from the environment to the economy and from politics to pop culture.
Velvetpark Dyke culture
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Washington Report on Middle East Affairs
Women & Environments International Magazine
White Crane Gay spirituality
WIN News Women's International Network
Wittenburg Door is not right for everyone, including those who may be pregnant with religiosity or may be thinking of becoming righteous
Women's Studies Librarian's Office Publications
One subscription includes three publications: Feminist Collections; Feminist Periodicals; and New Books on Women & Feminism.
WorldView
A magazine of news and comment about events, people and communities in the less-developed regions of Africa, Asia, Latin America, the Middle East, Eastern Europe and the Pacific islands.
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