Alternative News Resources

Mother Jones
The independent, non-profit magazine Mother Jones covers social justice, the environment, politics, and culture; including book, film, and music reviews. Besides news, the site includes the text of the current issue, a searchable online archive back to 1993, commentary, and online discussions
The Progressive
“The mission of The Progressive is to be a journalistic voice for peace and social justice at home and abroad. The magazine . . . steadfastly oppose[s] militarism, the concentration of power in corporate hands, the disenfranchisement of the citizenry, poverty, and prejudice in all its guises.” Archives selected articles from issues dating back to 1998.
The Nation
Begun in 1865, The Nation is the U.S.’s “oldest continuously published weekly magazine.” It seeks to bring a critical voice to social and political issues. Archives of selected articles go back to 1999 and include Web-only articles
The Utne Reader
Articles gathered from more than 2,000 alternative news sources cover art, media, politics, the environment, people, and more. The current issue is available online, while back issues must be purchased.
In These Times
A national, biweekly magazine of news and opinion published since 1976. Covers the labor movement, environment, feminism, grassroots politics, minority communities and the media, corporate malfeasance, and government wrongdoing. Features award-winning investigative reporting and insightful analysis of national and international affairs.

COMM 103 - Journalism and Democracy - Prof. Passariello: Alternative News Resources