These magazines have been, in my opinion, the most unique, original source for information. Out of all the magazines that I have read, I end up consistently renewing my membership to these 5 magazines.

• Utne - UTNE READER reprints the best articles from over 2,000 alternative media sources bringing you the latest ideas and trends emerging in our culture… Provocative writing from diverse perspectives… Insightful analysis of art and media… Down-to-earth news and resources you can use… In-depth coverage of compelling people and issues that affect your life… The best of the alternative media.
• Ode - Ode challenges us and invites us to change. We realise that change starts with information. We can only make a choice to change things for the better when we learn how it can be done.
• Scientific American Mind - Scientific American, the oldest continuously published magazine in the U.S., has been bringing its readers unique insights about developments in science and technology for more than 150 years.
• New Scientist - Since 1956 we have been keeping our readers up to date with the latest science and technology news from around the world. With a network of correspondents and seven editorial offices worldwide we have a global reach that no other science magazine can match.
• Wilson’s Quarterly - The Wilson Quarterly is a news magazine of the world of ideas. Edited for an educated lay audience, The Wilson Quarterly explains and summarizes developments in serious research on politics, the environment, the social sciences, foreign affairs, history, the arts, TV and the press, economics, science and technology. The format includes major essays and reviews of current books and periodicals.