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Alternative & Independent Publications

Alt-Press Watch

Search full-text newspapers and magazines from alternative, independent presses. The database features over 670,000 articles from more than 230 publications, all available in full. Powered by ProQuest.

This product will no longer be available beginning Tuesday, September 30, 2025.

Perhaps you could try General Reference Articles & Periodicals instead.

Accessible in all Pratt Library locations, or from home with your library card.