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Photo of AfroLA AfroLA

AfroLA is solutions-focused, data-driven and community-centered journalism for Los Angeles, told through the lens of the Black community, and with emphasis on how news may disparately impact L.A.’s most vulnerable groups and communities of color. We are a nonpartisan, nonprofit digital news outlet for Los Angeles. We don't do breaking news and we don't follow the churn of the 24/7 news cycle.…

Photo of American Prospect American Prospect
(202) 776-0730

Ideas, Politics and Power.

Photo of Arkansas Times Arkansas Times
(501) 375-2985

The Arkansas Times, founded in 1974, is moving away from the "weekly" identifier thanks to our daily news and culture reporting at www.arktimes.com that supplements our award-winning weekly newspaper. Our Arkansas Blog, one of four daily blogs, is the most widely-read politics and news blog in the state. Our website also features guides on shopping, dining and adventuring, and searchable databases on public records such as state, county and city salaries.…

Photo of Austin Chronicle Austin Chronicle
(512) 454-5766

Austin, Texas is a distinctively vital, creative, and diverse community in the heart of the Lone Star State, a place where politics, arts, and culture are as elemental as air, water, and the big Texas sky. The Austin Chronicle is the keen-eyed and eloquent voice of this city, expressing our community’s political and environmental concerns, and exploring and supporting Austin’s active cultural scene.…

Photo of Baltimore Beat Baltimore Beat

Baltimore Beat is a Black-led, Black-controlled nonprofit newspaper and media outlet. Our mission is to honor the tradition of the Black press and the spirit of alt-weekly journalism with reporting that focuses on community, questions power structures, and prioritizes thoughtful engagement with our readers. We aim to serve all of Baltimore City, including those with limited internet access and those who are a part of underrepresented communities.…

Photo of Black Belt News Network Black Belt News Network
334-526-1195

The Black Belt News Network believes citizens of the Black Belt – the poorest and most rural region in Alabama – deserve access to the same quality and variety of news and information as their big-city cousins. To fill that mission, the Black Belt News Network serves Dallas, Marengo, Perry, Lowndes, and Wilcox counties with a robust digital news site and a range of social media assets, including the region’s only live newscast that has won state and national awards.…

Photo of BlueDot Living BlueDot Living

Bluedot Living magazine reaches over 175,000+ Eco-Conscious Consumers who care deeply about our planet, our “Pale Blue Dot,” and prefer to shop, garden, design, and cook with services and products that help them live more sustainably.

Photo of Boise Weekly Boise Weekly
(208) 344-2055

Boise Weekly was founded in 1992 and once upon a time it was Idaho’s only alternative newspaper. It’s still Idaho’s only alternative but Boise Weekly doesn’t call itself a newspaper anymore. These days, Boise Weekly a multi-media company with a heavy focus on digital content in addition to numerous special publications and our weekly print edition.…

Photo of Boulder Weekly Boulder Weekly
(303) 494-5511

Boulder Weekly is the leading news and entertainment weekly in America's most famous small town. With award-winning journalism, provocative commentary, in-depth entertainment features and comprehensive calendar listings, the paper offers something of interest for every free-thinking adult in Boulder County -- home to more than 250,000 people. Boulderites turn to the paper for its intensely local editorial focus, whether they're looking for something to do on a Friday night or seeking deeper perspective on issues underreported by the mainstream press.…

Photo of Bucket List Community Cafe Bucket List Community Cafe

Bucket List Community Cafe is free hyperlocal neighborly news for Denver that builds community by sharing our stories. It is solution-oriented online journalism that represents all voices and helps neighbors see themselves in the news. Bucket List Community Cafe has a unique niche at the intersection of journalism and community. We are entrepreneurs proving local journalism can be inspired and supported by the community it serves.…

Photo of Burlington Buzz Burlington Buzz

Burlington Buzz is an online community news publication and daily newsletter connecting Burlington, MA, community members with the information and resources they need to live their best lives.

Photo of C-Ville Weekly C-Ville Weekly
(434) 373-0073

C-VILLE Weekly is Charlottesville’s leading newspaper. Founded in 1989, it’s been the area’s local source for informative (and informed) stories in news, arts, and living for more than 30 years. Readers of C-VILLE look to us for clear, magazine-quality writing, the best arts coverage in town, comprehensive food and entertainment listings, and sharp design. We write about equity, development, city and state politics, climate, schools, local history, town-gown relations, food and drink, music, the arts, and more.…

Photo of Canopy Atlanta Canopy Atlanta

Canopy Atlanta collaborates with residents to report on their communities -- neighborhood by neighborhood. We redefine who journalism is by and for.

Photo of Charleston City Paper Charleston City Paper
(843) 577-5304

Founded in 1997, the locally owned and operated City Paper is Charleston's only weekly alternative newspaper and the second-largest publication in the metro Charleston area. Reaching a strong mix of active, affluent locals and tourists, the City Paper has thrived in a market that consistently ranks as one of the nation's most sought after locations to visit and to live.…

Photo of Chicago Reader Chicago Reader
(312) 222-6920

Chicago Reader, a pioneer of the weekly alternative press, is one of the largest and most successful AAN publications, recognized throughout the industry for both editorial excellence and advertising impact. It publishes an average of 100 pages per week in a tabloid format that enables advertisers to target consumers based on their lifestyle and affinity, including nightlife, dining, culture and more.…

Photo of Chico News & Review Chico News & Review
(530) 894-2300

For over four decades, the Chico News & Review (CN&R) has been a trusted source of news and entertainment for Chico and the surrounding counties. Originally published weekly in print, we are now producing a monthly print edition, while continuing to provide timely and in-depth online coverage. Our commitment to providing high-quality journalism remains as strong as ever.…

Photo of Chronogram Chronogram
(845) 334-8600

Chronogram magazine offers a colorful and nuanced chronicle of life in the Hudson Valley in all its vitality and complexity. Between our cultural coverage and the investigative reporting we do through our project The River Newsroom, our archive of place-based stories offers a changing, moving picture of the region as it has evolved since our founding in 1993.

Photo of Cincinnati CityBeat Cincinnati CityBeat

Life in Cincinnati has a discernible rhythm. A pulse. A beat. It takes a wily alternative newspaper to measure the contradictions and rhythms of daily life here. And that's why CityBeat exists. To pick up on the beat of a city struggling to compete in the new millennium while firmly rooted in -- some would say shackled to -- traditions of the past.…

Photo of CITY Magazine CITY Magazine
(585) 784-3503

CITY is Rochester's original arts, music and culture publication since 1971.

Photo of City Pulse City Pulse
(517) 371-5600

Photo of Cleveland Scene Magazine Cleveland Scene Magazine
(216) 505-8199

The Scene Magazine has served as the city’s premiere, award-winning multimedia source of alternative news, events and culture since 1970.

Photo of Coachella Valley Independent Coachella Valley Independent
(760) 904-4208

Independent news, music, arts, opinion, commentary and culture for Palm Springs and the entire Coachella Valley. In print monthly, and online daily at CVIndependent.com.

Photo of Colorado Springs Independent Colorado Springs Independent

No sacred cows. Balanced investigative reporting. Bold graphics. Crisp writing. Crusading columnists, often at odds with one another. Arts and cultural reviews, previews, insights and trends. Absolutely the best events calendar around. Plus a healthy dose of comics and humor. This is what the 126,000 regular readers of the Colorado Springs Independent expect week in, week out from the Pikes Peak region's largest locally owned newspaper.…

Photo of Creative Loafing Tampa Creative Loafing Tampa
(813) 956-4428

As a free weekly publication, website, content marketing and event company, Creative Loafing Tampa Bay has served the Tampa Bay area for more than 30 years with its cultural and news coverage. We do more than inform the community. We're a part of the community — we're advocates, consumers, influencers and entertainers as well as reporters and promoters, invested and involved in every aspect of local and regional life in both professional and personal roles.…

Photo of Dallas Observer Dallas Observer
(214) 757-9000

You might think that it was one of those thorny ethical conflicts. How would the Dallas Observer behave when its tough-talking former city columnist became mayor? Would we join her team? Be her pals? Suck up? Or would we keep hammering away at the mayor, City Hall and the political fixers, lawyers and assorted big shots who often seem to run Dallas for their own benefit?…

Photo of Dallas Voice | OUT North Texas Dallas Voice | OUT North Texas
(214) 754-8710

DallasVoice = The premier media source for LGBTQ Texas.

Photo of Dallas Weekly Dallas Weekly

Since 1954, the Dallas Weekly has been at the epicenter of all things African American in one of the fastest growing regions of the country. Continuously published, having never missed a single issue for more than 69 years, the Dallas Weekly has emerged as the leading, most trusted voice of the African diaspora in north Texas.

Photo of Deceleration Deceleration

Deceleration is a nonprofit online journal producing original news and analysis responding to our shared ecological, political, and cultural crises. We write at the intersection of environment and justice—journalistically, academically, and creatively—with emphasis on our home communities and bioregion (the watersheds of San Antonio, South Texas, and the Gulf South, broadly). Deceleration is dedicated to cultivating radical imagination that goes to the roots of climate disturbance in historical systems of oppression while expanding and deepening the sorts of solutions we put into practice for protecting and creating the commons.

Photo of East Bay Express East Bay Express
(510) 879-3700

If one mayor represented all of Alameda and Contra Costa counties, that person's 2.5 million constituents would live in the country's fourth-largest city. And just as these East Bay counties are very different from the rest of the San Francisco Bay Area, the East Bay Express is a very different paper. From the international populations that make Oakland and Richmond so dynamic, to the ideological diversity that separates Berkeley from Walnut Creek, our readers are united by their love of a region that is second to nowhere in beauty, livability, intellectual firepower, and cosmopolitan charm.…

Photo of Epicenter NYC Epicenter NYC
(917) 818-2690

Epicenter NYC is a community journalism multiplatform initiative that engages, connects and informs people IRL and digitally through the power of culture and community.

Photo of Erie Reader Erie Reader
(814) 314-9364

Photo of Eugene Weekly Eugene Weekly
(541) 484-0519

Eugene Weekly's 84,000 readers pick up EW , they know they're guaranteed an engaging read that challenges the status quo and propels their active lifestyle. Founded in 1982, EW has become an institution in Oregon's second largest city -- a happening university town that prides itself on small-town ambience and big-city tastes.…

Photo of Flagpole Magazine Flagpole Magazine
(706) 549-9523

Flagpole is everybody's book on what to do in Athens, GA: where to go, to view, to listen, to eat, to drink, to shop. Flagpole also keeps an alternative eye on local government and politics. Flagpole is visible all over Athens - campus, town and countryside. Flagpole is the indispensable aid to understanding this community and its diverse entertainment, education, commerce and culture.…

Photo of Folio Weekly Folio Weekly
(904) 260-9770

Folio Weekly is Northeast Florida’s largest circulation newsweekly and its most influential. After more than 31 years of continuous publication, the AAN award-winning magazine remains a trusted and respected news media outlet.  Every week, Folio Weekly publishes insightful journalism that encompasses the people, places, politics, and lifestyles like no other media outlet in the region.…

Photo of Gambit Gambit
(504) 486-5900

New Orleans’ politics, arts, music and culture are unique in America. Since 1980, Gambit has been New Orleanians’ favorite source for the inside scoop. Whether celebrating the city’s music and renowned cuisine or exposing political and environmental offenses, Gambit is a must-read that provides an important view of New Orleans’ diverse culture. In addition to reaching locals, Gambit also reaches the visitor market, providing extensive coverage on Mardi Gras, Jazz Fest, The French Quarter Fest, Voodoo Experience and more.…

Photo of Georgia Voice Georgia Voice
404-493-3195

Georgia Voice is the media outlet of record for the LGBTQ community in Atlanta and throughout the state.  With a twice-monthly print edition and a 24/7 updated website, Georgia Voice has proven to be indispensable to its readers since it launched in March, 2010.

Photo of Good Times Santa Cruz Good Times Santa Cruz
(831) 458-1100

Good Times has been the leading local media outlet in Santa Cruz County for 40 years, with a circulation of 35,000 and readership of 96,200 each week (verified by Circulation Verification Council). Readers anticipate picking up Good Times every Wednesday for the most comprehensive guide to events, as well as strong news analysis, arts and entertainment coverage, and the latest in food culture.…

Photo of Houston Press Houston Press
(713) 280-2400

The Houston Press gives readers something they don’t get anywhere else around here -- a close-up, behind-the-scenes look at what’s really going on where they live. From the irreverent "Hair Balls" column to in-depth investigative and feature stories and entertainment coverage that includes probing of Houston’s late-night club haunts by the "Nightfly," the Press looks to scratch whatever itch its readers have.…

Photo of Illinois Times Illinois Times
(217) 753-2226

Founded in 1975, Illinois Times is central Illinois’ voice for arts, culture and entertainment. Our comprehensive calendar of events, weekly film and music coverage, and regular lifestyle features, including popular local columns on food, cooking and home improvement make IT a must-read every week. We also have a longstanding reputation for thoughtful news coverage and analysis.…

Photo of INDY Week INDY Week
(919) 286-1972

Founded as the NC Independent in 1982, INDY Week's mission is to help build a just community in the Triangle and shed light on stories missed by other media. The INDY covers local politics, music, arts, and food in Durham, Orange, and Wake counties.

Photo of Inlander Inlander
(509) 325-0634

Founded in 1993, The Inlander has quickly become the most trusted source of news and entertainment information for the sprawling Inland Northwest. While the majority of our readership lives in the Spokane/Coeur d’Alene area -- a fast-growing part of the West with some 600,000 residents -- our circulation area stretches from Sandpoint, Idaho, in the North to Pullman, Wash., in the South; and from Cheney, Wash., in the West to Kellogg, Idaho, in the East.…

Photo of Isthmus Isthmus
(608) 251-5627

Madison News and Culture since 1976.

Photo of Kingston Springs Gazette Kingston Springs Gazette
(615)934-4347

The Kingston Springs Gazette was founded in June 2023 to serve a vibrant and growing city just 20 miles west of Nashville, Tennessee. The small town boasts unique talent: from musicians to artists to farmers and bakers, Kingston Springs is a hidden gem of Middle Tennessee. As it grows, it becomes less hidden. Yet, community members are neglected in Nashville news coverage and starved of a trusted, hyper-local news source.…

Photo of Lagniappe Lagniappe
(251) 450-4466

Lagniappe is Mobile, Ala.'s independent newspaper. Published since 2002, Lagniappe publishes 25,000 papers each week, providing readers in the greater Mobile area with a vibrant news source that's not afraid to print the truth. Since its inception, Lagniappe has developed a reputation for being where Mobilians go when they want to know what's really going on.

Photo of Las Vegas Weekly Las Vegas Weekly
(702) 990-2550

Wherever The Movers Are Shaking In Las Vegas Las Vegas Weekly is the definitive source for arts, entertainment, culture and literally everything else that matters. Las Vegas Weekly delivers the hip, creative and socially active readers who drive Las Vegas' vibrant local arts and entertainment scene. A member of the Association of Alternative Newsweeklies and winner of numerous awards for journalistic excellence.…

Photo of LEO Weekly LEO Weekly
(502) 895-9770

Born in 1990, LEO Weekly is Louisville's alt-weekly. Edgy, urbane and sophisticated, with a dash of wit and an authoritative voice, LEO Weekly and its online component, leoweekly.com, offer the city's most intelligent reads on everything from news and politics to arts, entertainment and popular music.

Photo of Little Village Little Village
(319) 855-1474

Little Village is (probably) Iowa’s most widely read independent, alternative news & culture magazine. Launched in 2001, and with roots stretching back to the early 90s, LV has been a defining cultural voice in Iowa for the last 20+ years. The print magazine is typically 60-100 pages, and is widely available for free in Iowa, with active pickup at over 800 retail, dining, and cultural venues in Iowa City, Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, Ames, Cedar Falls/Waterloo and the Quad Cities.…

Photo of LOOKOUT LOOKOUT
602-690-8242

For the LGBTQ+ community and its allies, LOOKOUT is the dedicated news outlet that provides fearless, comprehensive, and accountable reporting without paywalls. Our content is crafted with and for the LGBTQ+ community, focusing on reconnecting and empowering these communities to enhance their influence and representation in local politics and societal discussions. Unlike other news services, we are committed to shining a light on marginalized stories with integrity, transparency, and a deep commitment to truth.

Photo of Memphis Flyer Memphis Flyer
(901) 521-9000

The Memphis Flyer was founded on February 16, 1989, by Contemporary Media, Inc., publisher of Memphis magazine. With more than 222,000 regular readers, the Memphis Flyer is an urban newsweekly with a blend of hard news and features, and columns devoted to politics, sports, art, theatre, film, etc. In addition, the Flyer provides Memphis' most comprehensive event listings, calendar, and entertainment reporting.…

Photo of Metro Silicon Valley Metro Silicon Valley
(408) 298-8000

Metro is Silicon Valley’s leading weekly newspaper. Founded in San Jose, Calif., in 1985, Metro targets the most desirable consumer-spending segment in one of the nation’s wealthiest metropolitan areas. Each Wednesday, Metro delivers a compelling, engaging package of news, arts and lifestyle features, contemporary graphics and comprehensive entertainment and dining listings to distribution points around the valley and through a variety of digital channels.

Photo of Metro Times Metro Times
(313) 961-4060

For more than 30 years, Metro Times has been Detroit's weekly alternative for news, arts, culture, film, food, fashion and more. A loyal readership exceeding 700,000 fans seek out MT every week to find out who to see, what to do and where to go. Hard-hitting journalism, in-depth profiles of local artists, musicians, and cultural icons -- and the area's most comprehensive club and concert listings -- have made it the most sought after news and entertainment resource for metro Detroiters.…

Photo of Miami New Times Miami New Times
(305) 576-8000

When New Times purchased a small fortnightly newspaper in late 1987, the Miami metropolitan area was served by two dailies, populated with aging retirees, begging for tourists and struggling to invent a place called South Beach. And, of course, it all moved to a Latin beat. Today the Latin beat remains, but a couple of other things have changed.…

Photo of Mississippi Free Press Mississippi Free Press
(601) 362-6121

Mississippi Journalism and Education Group is a a 501(c)(3) nonprofit media organization devoted to going beyond partisanship and publishing solutions journalism for the Magnolia State and all of its people.

Photo of Monterey County Weekly Monterey County Weekly
(831) 394-5656

Monterey County Weekly is the big fish in a beautiful pond. As the largest circulation newspaper in one of the most spectacular counties in America, Monterey County Weekly has long been recognized for its thoughtful, provocative and engaging coverage of news, arts and entertainment. Founded in 1988, the newspaper has received scores of California and national newspaper awards over the past 25 years including First Place, General Excellence, from the California Newspaper Publishers’ Association (2012), for all large circulation weeklies.…

Photo of Mountain Xpress Mountain Xpress
(828) 251-1333

Local news, arts, events & commentary.

Photo of Nashville Scene Nashville Scene
(615) 244-7989

“All the news that gives you fits.” So went one of the Nashville Scene’s earliest marketing jingles. It still applies today. From its hard-hitting investigative exposes, to its inside look at the city’s massive entertainment industry, the Scene has developed into a must-read for the city’s business and political leaders. As well, the newsweekly’s on-the-street coverage of emerging local musical talent, in addition to its edgy and provocative lifestyle coverage, has cemented its relationship with readers who rely on the version of things in the Scene rather than the daily newspaper.…

Photo of New Times, Inc. New Times, Inc.
(805) 546-8208

San Luis Obispo County's News and Entertainment Weekly.

Photo of North Bay Bohemian North Bay Bohemian
(707) 527-1200

Based in the beautiful Sonoma County wine country, the North Bay Bohemian is steeped in tradition but is by no means stodgy. Its name pays homage to the literary movement that figured prominently in cultural development north of the Golden Gate in the years following the California gold rush. The journalists, poets and novelists loosely identified as bohemians preferred art, literature and political discourse to the aggressive material culture of their day.…

Photo of North Coast Journal North Coast Journal
(707) 442-1400

The North Coast Journal is a free, weekly news magazine and website about politics, business, life and leisure in Humboldt County. In the print edition of the Journal, you'll find a weekly calendar, articles about arts, music and personalities, and compelling stories about what makes Humboldt tick, from its centers of power to the people living on its fringes.

Photo of Open Vallejo Open Vallejo
(707) 847-8398

Open Vallejo is an award-winning, independent, nonpartisan newsroom serving the public interest. We are a project of the Informed California Foundation, a periodical publication, wire service and press association that produces and supports impactful, responsive, local accountability journalism in communities across the state.

Photo of Orlando Weekly Orlando Weekly
(407) 377-0400

Orlando Weekly is Central Florida’s award-winning hyper local media, marketing and events company. We have been Orlando’s source for alternative news, opinion, events and culture for more than 30 years. We examine the issues that shape the region, cover the most important happenings in our community and shine a light on topics often overlooked by other media outlets as well as produce outstanding, world class, best-in-market special events and food promotions.…

Photo of Pacific Sun Pacific Sun
415.485.6700

Photo of Palo Alto Weekly Palo Alto Weekly
(650) 326-8210

The Palo Alto Weekly was founded in 1979 by a group of longtime local residents who believed that the Palo Alto community needed a high- quality newspaper that would provide an alternative to the Palo Alto-based daily. The Weekly's goal is to address serious and important issues facing the community through thoughtful, in- depth reporting and analysis not found in other newspapers, and to strive for the highest quality and professionalism.…

Photo of Philadelphia Gay News Philadelphia Gay News

The Philadelphia Gay News is the area’s largest and oldest publication targeting the LGBTQ+ community. Started in 1976, PGN reaches, builds rapport with and listens to our readers and supporters — as well as our critics.

Photo of Phoenix New Times Phoenix New Times
(602) 271-0040

Phoenix New Times detailed stories of abused children but with a chilling twist -- these kids were routinely being mistreated by state officials in juvenile corrections facilites. The series and follow-ups sparked a federal inquiry and call for reform by dozens of state leaders and child advocates. That's the sort of in-depth investigation Phoenix readers have come to rely on from New Times, which has kept the Valley of the Sun sizzling for more than three decades.…

Photo of Pittsburgh City Paper Pittsburgh City Paper
(412)685-9009

Pittsburgh City Paper has been connecting businesses to the real people, scenes and neighborhoods that make Pittsburgh such a unique place for the past 30 years. As Pittsburgh’s independent voice, we offer a unique prospective on local politics and news, intelligent and fresh cultural reporting, the most comprehensive calendar of events, and stories you will not find anywhere else.…

Photo of Planet Detroit Planet Detroit
313-409-0611

Planet Detroit is an independent nonprofit local news organization launched din 2019 designed to inform Detroiters about their local environment and public health. We focus on accountability, solutions and community reporting, and we deeply commit to engaging with the community. Our mission is to produce quality climate, equity, health and environment journalism in the public interest that centers grassroots voices,  holds power accountable, spotlights solutions + serves the community.

Photo of QBurgh QBurgh
412-353-9759

QBurgh is your source for LGBTQ news and community resources in Pittsburgh and Western Pennsylvania. Always by the LGBTQ Community and always for the LGBTQ Community. If it’s queer, it’s here.

Photo of Queen City Nerve Queen City Nerve
(980)349-3029

Queen City Nerve is a locally-owned alternative newspaper in Charlotte, N.C. covering enterprise news topics in Mecklenburg County and the surrounding towns. In Charlotte, we have a heavy focus on the arts, culture, music and food as well as local government reporting and community lifestyle focus.

Photo of Random Lengths News Random Lengths News
(310) 519-1442

Random Lengths News is an alternative community newspaper serving the Los Angeles and Long Beach Harbor Area. We are committed to promoting an open dialogue on the important questions concerning our community. It is this newspaper’s intention to promote direct community action and encourage non-exploitive artistic and cultural activity.

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Photo of Reno News & Review Reno News & Review
(775) 324-4440

The RN&R has been the alternative news voice for Reno, Sparks and the rest of Northern Nevada since 1993. Think free!

Photo of Rockton-Roscoe News Rockton-Roscoe News
+1 815-408-0140

The first daily local news outlet in farthest northern Illinois since 1835. Serving Roscoe, Rockton, and South Beloit on the Illinois/Wisconsin stateline.

Photo of Rural Intelligence Rural Intelligence
(413) 441-2396

Since 2008, Rural Intelligence has been the digital go-to site for features on events, restaurants, nonprofit organizations, and personalities that make the rural lifestyle so rich in our region. We cover the Berkshires in western Massachusetts; Columbia and Dutchess counties in New York; and Litchfield County in Connecticut. Updated weekly, Rural Intelligence susses out places of interest that other publications may not, helping readers explore the natural beauty, plentiful cultural offerings and interesting people who make up our region.…

Photo of Sacramento News & Review Sacramento News & Review
(916) 498-1234

For more than three decades, the Sacramento News & Review (SN&R) has been a trusted source of news and information for Sacramento and the surrounding counties. Originally published weekly in print, we recently transitioned to an online-only publication. However, our commitment to providing high-quality, independent journalism remains as strong as ever. As an online-only publication, we provide our readers with timely news, analysis, and commentary on the issues that matter most to our community.…

Photo of Salt Lake City Weekly Salt Lake City Weekly
(801) 575-7003

Having carved a large niche of young, affluent, and educated Utahns, Salt Lake City Weekly is regarded as a welcome, independent voice in an area that truly needs one. More than 1,600 outlets distribute Salt Lake City Weekly in the Wasatch Front cities of Salt Lake City, Ogden, Park City, Provo/Orem, and Moab. Salt Lake City Weekly is recognized for its thorough investigative stories, insightful political coverage and biting commentary.…

Photo of San Antonio Current San Antonio Current
(210) 227-0044

The San Antonio Current, San Antonio's award-winning alternative media company, has served as the city's premiere multimedia source of alternative news, events and culture since 1986. We dig deep into the issues that affect our community and we fearlessly cover the most important things happening in San Antonio's cultural landscape. We are the alternative voice for San Antonio's fun, intelligent, socially conscious night owls and like our readers, we want to make this city a better place to live, one story at a time.

Photo of San Diego Reader San Diego Reader
(619) 235-3000

Published weekly since October 1972, the San Diego Reader is well-known as a showcase for San Diego’s best writers and photographers. The Reader is stitched and trimmed with a glossy cover. Specializing in feature stories, the Reader covers San Diego life in general, with emphasis on politics and the arts and entertainment. The Reader publishes comprehensive listings of events, theater and music, restaurant and film reviews, and free classifieds.…

Photo of Santa Barbara Independent Santa Barbara Independent
(805) 965-5205

The Santa Barbara Independent, located in one of the California’s most beautiful destination resort areas, provides the most comprehensive arts, entertainment and in-depth news coverage of the South Coast region. Founded in 1986, the Santa Barbara Independent is considered a must-read by locals and tourists, both for its extensive arts coverage and its tough environmental reporting.…

Photo of Santa Fe Reporter Santa Fe Reporter
(505) 988-5541

The Santa Fe Reporter continues the proud tradition as New Mexico’s capital city source of alternative news and culture since 1974, reporting on community issues as well as celebration and criticism of local music, visual arts, film, movie and performing arts. We believe in the independence of the fourth estate, in critical examination of the government, and in the value of helping active citizens understand each other.…

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Photo of Seven Days (Vermont) Seven Days (Vermont)
(802) 864-5684

Seven Days is a lively mix of local arts, news and opinion that examines and celebrates life in Vermont — "the New Yorker of the North," as one editorial contest judge dubbed it. The newspaper and its digital channels links a community of roughly 100,000 educated, active readers in urban, suburban and rural areas within an hour and a half of supremely “livable” metro Burlington.…

Photo of Shepherd Express Shepherd Express
(414) 276-2222

During a time when some of the country’s prominent alternative weekly newspapers have been acquired by larger media companies and in many cases lost their personalities, the Shepherd Express has remained locally owned and continued on its mission of serving as a truly independent voice for the Milwaukee area.  During the pandemic, the Shepherd boldly moved from being a weekly newsprint publication, founded in 1982, to a monthly, glossy news magazine.  …

Photo of Smoky Mountain News Smoky Mountain News
(828)452-4251

The Smoky Mountain News distributes 16,000 papers per week, comes out every Wednesday, and is distributed free at more than 600 locations in Haywood, Jackson, Macon and Swain counties, and on the Cherokee Reservation. We also have stops in downtown Asheville.

Photo of Source Weekly Source Weekly
(541) 383-0800

Bend & Central Oregon's locally owned, indie newspaper since 1997.

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Photo of Sydney City Hub Sydney City Hub
0484-042-615

Every Thursday, in the lead up to the weekend, the City Hub is available free of charge in Sydney’s busiest urban precincts. From Rozelle to Rose Bay, from Marrickville to Maroubra, we have delivered unique, vital and independent content to the inner city since 1995. More than a half million people live in Inner Sydney and half of the urban population is between the ages of 20 and 44, making the region the largest concentration of young people in the whole of Australia.…

Photo of The Appeal The Appeal

The Appeal is a nonprofit news organization that envisions a world in which systems of support and care, not punishment, create public safety. The Appeal’s journalism exposes the harms of a criminal legal system entrenched in centuries of systemic racism. We equip people with the information necessary to make change, and we elevate solutions that emerge from the communities most affected by policing, jails, and prisons in the U.S.

Photo of The Bowie Sun The Bowie Sun
202-430-5513

The Bowie Sun is a digital newspaper covering community news and events in Bowie, Maryland, just outside the nation's capital.

Photo of The Coast, Halifax’s Weekly The Coast, Halifax’s Weekly
(902) 422-6278

There's more to know about Halifax than fiddle music and the pretty scenery. There are more active universities in Halifax than any other city in Canada. 21% of the population is under the age of 20. Shambhala Buddhism calls Halifax divine, and thousands of American Buddhist immigrants agree. Halifax filmmakers, musicians, artists, cartoonist make some of the best shit in Canada.…

Photo of The Current Media Inc. The Current Media Inc.
337-296-7138

The Current is a nonprofit news outlet covering Lafayette, Louisiana, a vibrant city known as the epicenter of Cajun and Creole culture. While a digital-first outlet, The Current’s origin is steeped in Lafayette’s storied legacy of alternative media. Its founders were alt-weekly veterans who cut their teeth examining the Hub City’s thorny politics, savory folkways and bold ideas.…

Photo of The Daily Catch The Daily Catch
718-644-5789

The Daily Catch is a non-profit, non-partisan digital news outlet serving the Hudson Valley towns of Rhinebeck and Red Hook.

Photo of The Frisc The Frisc

Issues-based, 100% San Francisco journalism passionately dedicated to a more affordable, inclusive, and accountable city.

Photo of The Jersey Vindicator The Jersey Vindicator
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Photo of The Paper (Albuquerque NM) The Paper (Albuquerque NM)
(505) 300-4087

The Paper. is Albuquerque's alt-weekly home for news, arts, culture and community. Our award-winning team of journalists, designers and staff create the region's most-read weekly paper and largest daily digital newsletter readership in the state. We are proudly one of New Mexico's Top-10 LGBTQ-owned businesses.

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https://www.thepitchkc.com/

Since our founding in 1980, The Pitch has been Kansas City’s progressive, independent, street-level voice. Our writers cover all aspects of local life—government and politics, performing and visual arts, music, fashion, books, movies, food, and drink— in print each month and online every day at thepitchkc.com.

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The Real News Network (TRNN) makes media connecting you to the movements, people, and perspectives that are advancing the cause of a more just, equal, and livable planet. We broaden your understanding of the issues, contexts, and voices behind the news headlines. We are rigorous in our journalism and dedicated to the facts, but unafraid to engage alongside movements for change, because we believe journalism and media making has a critical role to play in illuminating pathways for collective action.

Photo of Toledo City Paper Toledo City Paper
(419) 244-9859

The Toledo City Paper burst onto the Glass City scene in 1997, bringing a bold new voice to a region that was ready for an alternative. Published weekly through 2008 and biweekly to the present day, the City Paper offers an ever-changing array of timely coverage, from under-the-radar local news stories to insightful arts reporting.…

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(336) 256-9320

News, culture and opinion from the NC Piedmont Triad.

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Truthout is a nonprofit news organization dedicated to providing independent reporting and commentary on a diverse range of social justice issues. Since our founding in 2001, we have anchored our work in principles of accuracy, transparency, and independence from the influence of corporate and political forces.

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Tucson Sentinel's independent nonprofit newsroom is an award-winning journalism pioneer that learns from & informs Southern Arizonans about the community challenges & unique culture of our Borderlands. Through watchdog reporting, local commentary & expert analysis, the Sentinel inspires residents to be meaningfully engaged with our community, promotes transparency & understanding, seeks solutions that empower, & holds the powerful accountable.

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Illuminating Solano County The Vallejo Sun is an independent news publication illuminating Solano County, California. It was founded in 2021 by journalists John GliddenBrian Krans, and Scott Morris, who saw a need for in-depth reporting about local government, policing, and extremist movements in the region.…

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Founded in 2018, Native-owned Verified News Network (VNN) is deeply committed to fostering trust and building genuine connections within our communities. Recognizing the long history of exploitation faced by Indigenous peoples from government and mainstream news entities, we prioritize a personalized approach to cultivating organic relationships with those we serve and work alongside. Through partnerships with Tribal news media, Native organizations, Indigenous individuals, and Indigenous allies, VNN has fostered a deeper understanding of the issues of Indigenous and other underrepresented people across the media landscape.…

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(715) 552-0457

We started Volume One Magazine in 2002 because no one in town was telling the stories we wanted to hear. We've kept it going all these years because, as it turned out, a lot of other folks from the area wanted to hear those stories, too.  Recognizing and reflecting the talent, diversity, culture, and creations of Wisconsin’s Chippewa Valley – including Eau Claire, Chippewa Falls, Menomonie and points between – we produce a bi-weekly magazine and event calendar (plus many side publications); we maintain numerous social and digital channels; we run a large retail store selling locally made and inspired goods; and we host cultural events including a long-running free summer music series, classy cocktail parties, and flavorful food festivals.…

Photo of Washington City Paper Washington City Paper
(202) 332-2100

In a city where a great deal of attention is focused on national affairs, Washington City Paper maintains a relentless emphasis on local Washington. City Paper serves as the definitive local guide to cultural and civic life in the District. Beyond helping people make the most of D.C., City Paper's dedication to groundbreaking reporting of local affairs reflects a strong commitment to the watchdog role of the alternative press.…

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Watermark is a multi-faceted media company using opportunities and innovations to communicate and advance LGBTQ interests, with a corporate emphasis on professionalism while building strong relationships with our readers, customers and community.

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(303) 296-7744

Back in 1977, Denver was booming. Thousands of Baby Boomers were fleeing the coasts, lured to Colorado by the climate, the scenery, the promise of endlessly flowing Coors. But with the deluge came a dilemma: so many young, active people -- and so little that told them what was happening in their increasingly dynamic city. That's why we started Westword.…

Photo of Willamette Week Willamette Week
(503) 243-2122

Willamette Week is Portland’s award-winning alternative news source. Because of our investigative reporting, cultural coverage, city guides and events, we have become Oregon’s leading news source for Portlanders between 18 and 54. We see just under 3 million unique readers across our platforms each month. Award-winning content, coupled with powerful print and digital delivery channels, keeps WW at the forefront of change — and life — in one of America’s most vital urban areas.…

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(508) 749-3166

Voted Newspaper of the Year by the New England Press Association, Worcester Mag is the lone independent voice in New England's second-largest city. Its mix of investigative reporting, issue analysis, personality profiles and opinion makes Worcester Mag a must-read in Worcester and the surrounding region, which stretches from Central Massachusetts to the Boston suburbs. A classically-formatted alternative weekly newspaper (despite its name), Worcester Mag also features an award-winning A&E section containing dedicated music, culture and film/video pages, along with a comprehensive calendar.…

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(303)828-2700 x500

YS provides community-based, hyper-local stories to Boulder County and the North Metro Area with a strict dedication to real journalism, editorial integrity, and stunning design. We believe there is power in reading the printed word and that factually based, interesting, and engaging content are at the core of serving the public good.