Alternative and Underground magazines, and collections of hundreds of alternative newsletters and newspapers from around the U.S.
Represented groups who published these include African Americans, Latinos, Feminists, LGBT groups, Soldiers, Native Americans, Prisoners, University Students, and Right-Wing Organizations.
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Alternative Magazines
Common Ground
Common Ground Magazine Website
Issues 2004-2020
Vancouver, CA: Joseph Roberts
Established in 1982, this free magazine is engaged with environmental and other progressive issues, including climate change, homelessness, environmental destruction, GMOs, corruption, monopolies, corporate bullying, human rights abuse, big pharma, and more.
In These Times
In These Times Magazine Website
Issues 2001-2021
Issues 1976-2010 at UNZ
U.S.
“In These Times magazine provides readers with investigative reporting, provocative essays, debates about our political future and news straight from the front lines. In These Times reports on the upcoming legislative battles, current progressive political strategies and international news you need to know. This monthly news magazine is an indispensable alternative to the mainstream media for readers seeking an independent analysis of contemporary events and an in-depth look at issues that others ignore. ” – In These Times Magazine.
Mother Jones
Mother Jones Magazine Website
1976-2000
U.S.
“Mother Jones is a nonprofit magazine and news outlet that delivers original award-winning reporting on the urgent issues of our day, from politics and climate change to education and the food we eat. We investigate stories that are in the public’s interest. From revelatory scoops to deep-dive investigations, Mother Jones inspires 9 million monthly readers of our print, digital, and online journalism.” – Mother Jones Magazine.
High Times
1980-1989
1974-1979
California: Trans-High Corp.
“Founded in 1974 by Tom Forcade of the Underground Press Syndicate. It has been involved in the marijuana-using counterculture since its inception.” – Wikipedia.
Whole Earth
1974-2002
Whole Earth Catalog 1968-1988
California: Whole Earth
The Whole Earth Catalog was a counterculture magazine and catalog founded by Stewart Brand in 1968. The magazine seems to have branched out from that.
International Socialist
1910-1920
International Socialists
The International Socialist (newspaper) Wikipedia Entry
The magazine was published in Sydney, New South Wales for the International Socialists.
Socialist Review
2009-2014
International Socialist Organization
The magazine of the International Socialist Organization in New Zealand.
Socialist Standard
Socialist Standard Home Page
1922-2008
Socialist Party of Great Britain
Socialist Standard Wikipedia Entry
“The Monthly Journal of the Socialist Party of Great Britain”.
American Socialist
1914-1917
Socialist Party
Socialist Party of America Wikipedia Entry
Apparently a publication of the Socialist Party in the U.S.
Industrial Worker Magazine
1909-1913
Industrial Workers of the World
Industrial Workers of the World Wikipedia Entry
Magazine of the American branch of the Industrial Workers of the World.
Boston Phoenix
1972-2013
U.S. Phoenix Media Communications Group.
Boston Phoenix was a publication covering news and current affairs. It was established in 1972 and was published weekly on Wednesdays by Phoenix Media / Communications Group until 2013.
The Blast
1916-1917
U.S.: Alan Berkman
An anarchist newspaper published by Alex Berkman for 29 issues 1916-1917, when it was shut down for encouraging resistance to the draft.
Ain’t I a Woman?
1970-1974
Iowa: Iowa City Women’s Liberation Front
A midwest newspaper of women’s liberation.
Collections of Alternative Periodicals
JSTOR collections of underground and alternative newsletters, newspapers and magazines by a variety of groups in the U.S. Most publications appeared between the 1960s and the end of the 20th century.
Black American Periodicals
Late 20th Century
Various Organizations
Seven publications: Black Americans for Democracy News, Times – Black Americans for Democracy, Black Dialogue, Freedomways, The Bad Times, Grassroot Struggle, Muhammad Speaks.
GI Press
Late 20th Century
Various Organizations
Hundreds of underground newspapers and newsletters of the Vietnam era.
Feminist Press
Late 20th Century
Various Organizations
Over 75 magazines, newsletters, and newspapers created by activists and collectives that helped propel the second wave of feminism from the late sixties and early seventies through the end of the 20th century.
LGBT Press
Late 20th Century
Various Organizations
The LGBT collection contains 25 publications that chronicle the birth of the Gay and Lesbian movements in the United States.
Latino Press
Late 20th Century
Various Organizations
The Chicano press was an important component of the Chicano Movement to disseminate Chicano history, literature, and current news. Publications here address key issues including voter rights, criminal justice and relations with the police, support for the anti-war movement, racism, and quality education.
Native American Press
Late 20th Century
Various Organizations
17 publications that championed issues such as Native American rights, religious freedom, equal education, and preserving community, language and tribal sovereignty.
Right-Wing Press
Late 20th Century
Various Organizations
Eight publications responding to growing liberalism on themes such as antisemitism, white supremacy and anti-immigration.
Campus Underground Press
Late 20th Century
Various Organizations
Over 75 publications that originated from U.S. college and university campuses and surrounding communities.
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