Explore news and perspectives beyond mainstream media with Alt-Press Watch, a full-text collection of newspapers, magazines, and journals from alternative and independent presses.
With coverage dating from 1970 to the present, Alt-Press Watch brings together articles from hundreds of grassroots and independent publications. Researchers can explore different perspectives on government, public policy, culture, the environment, labor, religion, and other local, national, and international issues.
The collection includes alternative newsweeklies and independent magazines and journals such as Eugene Weekly, The Village Voice, Dissent, Against the Current, and Ability Magazine. It’s a useful resource for students, researchers, and anyone interested in exploring viewpoints and coverage that may differ from those found in mainstream news sources.
Access Alt-Press Watch
Alt-Press Watch is available through the Kentucky Virtual Library (KYVL) ProQuest portal. A special username and password are required for access from home. Ask at any BCPL service desk for login information or call 502-543-7675.
Topics Include
- Government and public policy
- Culture and society
- Local, national, and international issues
- Environment and ecology
- Labor
- Religion
- Current and social issues