2000 Finalists: Political/Social Coverage

By The Editors Utne Reader
Published on November 1, 2000

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The American Prospect
www.prospect.org

Quite simply, one of the best inside–and outside–the Beltway review of American politics currently on the newsstands. The bi-weekly journal tilts toward the liberal side of the political continuum, but seldom exhibits the knee-jerk tendencies of some its competitors.

US $29.95/yr. (12 issues)
5 Broad St.
Boston, MA?02109
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E-mail:taponline@prospect.org


Boston Review
bostonreview.mit.edu

This magazine of political, cultural and literary ideas fosters debate through its ‘forums’ departments and promotes pluralistic ideals through poetry, prose, fiction and essays. Produced six times a year from the campuses of MIT.

$17/yr. (6 issues)
Orders to: Boston Review
E 53-407 MIT
Cambridge, MA 02139

E-mail:jdecker@mit.edu


ColorLines
www.colorlines.com

This important quarterly magazine focusing on issues of race and social change is co-published by the Applied Research Center and the Center for Third World Organizing.

$15 for 6 issues (published quarterly)
Orders to: ColorLines
Box 3000
Denville, NJ 07834-9206
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E-mail:colorlines@arc.org


Dissent
www.dissentmagazine.org

A perennial favorite which has spiffed itself up a bit of late, the venerable leftist quarterly offers the best in insightful and detailed political and social analysis.

$22/yr. (4 issues)
Orders to: Dissent
310 Riverside Drive, Suite 1201
New York, NY 10025
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E-mail:editors@dissentmagazine.org


Governing
www.governing.com

Though designed as a toolbox for bureaucrats, this award-winning monthly provides a surprising array of news and features for the average citizen.

$39.95/yr. (12 issues)
Orders to: National Trust for Historic Preservation
Box 974
Winchester, MA 01890-9824
Call toll free: (888) 955-4688

E-mail:mailbox@governing.com


Mother Jones
www.mojones.com

Strong reporting, great writing, and compelling photos are combined to provide a fresh and illuminating view of American life today.

US $18/yr. (6 issues)
Orders to: Mother Jones
P.O. Box 332
Mount Morris, IL 61054-7618

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E-mail:backtalk@motherjones.com


Ms.
www.msmagazine.com

The grande dame of American feminist periodicals.

$45/yr. (6 issues)
Orders to: Ms.
Box 5299
Harlan, IA 51593
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E-mail:info@msmagazine.com


The Nation
www.thenation.com

The most authoritative voice for progressive politics in America, this weekly journal features tough reporting, lively writing, and engaging commentary.

$52/yr. (47 issues)
Orders to: The Nation
Box 55149
Boulder, CO 80322-5149
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E-mail:webmanager@thenation.com


The New Rules
www.newrules.org

A fresh, thoughtful perspective on political, economic, and community issues from the Institute for Local Self-Reliance.

$35/yr. (4 issues)
Orders to: The New Rules
1313 Fifth St. SE
Minneapolis, MN 80322-5149

E-mail:bailey@ilsr.org


The Progressive
www.progressive.org

Providing political and cultural coverage, interviews–and even poetry–since 1909.

$32/yr. (12 issues)
Orders to: The Progressive
PO Box 421
Mt. Morris, IL 61054-0421
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E-mail:editorial@progressive.org

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