The Utne Independent Press Awards 2003 Winners
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January / February 2004
By Staff, Utne magazine
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ReadyMade
The do-it-yourself bible for the young and moneyless who nevertheless want to live in style, ReadyMade is both a hip interior-design guide and a witty version of a how-to-build-it hobby mag. $14/yr. (4 issues) from 2706 Eighth St., Berkeley, CA 94710; www.readymademag.com
Political Coverage
The Nation
This lively weekly jumped right into the post-9/11 debate to provide a much-needed progressive perspective on a suddenly-transformed world. It's kept up the good work ever since, thanks to some of the keenest reporters and savviest columnists in the business. $39.97/yr. (47 issues) from Box 55149, Boulder, CO 80322-5149; 800/333-8536; www.thenation.com
Science and Environmental Coverage
Mother Jones
With stellar articles on water issues, refugees fleeing global warming, pollution of all varieties, and the secret sins of the Bush administration, MoJo shows that a general interest magazine can still offer thorough coverage of crucial subjects. $24/yr. (6 issues) from Box 334, Mt. Morris, IL 61054; 800/438-6656; www.motherjones.com
Spiritual Coverage
Ascent
Living up to its tagline, "yoga for an inspired life," this fresh Montreal-based quarterly looks at spirituality through the lens of social action. $15.95/yr. (4 issues) from 334 Cornelia St., #519, Plattsburgh, NY 12901; www.ascentmagazine.com
Online Political Coverage
Grist Magazine
With a rich mix of hard-hitting eco-political coverage, practical tips, hopeful tales, and rib-tickling whimsy, Grist fulfills its tongue-in-cheek mission statement: "doom and gloom with a sense of humor." www.gristmagazine.com
Online Cultural Coverage
Smart Mobs
Techno-visionary Howard Rheingold and his co-conspirators chronicle the daily evolution of wireless technologies and their impacts on culture, politics, economics and personal relationships. www.smartmobs.com