Here is a selection of alternate and generally Left-leaning information and opinion sites that some readers may not be familiar with. Australian Options welcomes readers’ views and news on other sites of interest.
“is a not-for-profit e-journal that aims to provide a forum for public social and political debate about current Australian issues.” This is an outstanding Australian information site provides a free weekly e mail with access to 20 or 30 quality articles from a variety of sources.
A comprehensive international alternative news and opinion site containing news and opinion articles from the world including Australia with as expected a strong left spin. Provides a free daily E mail bulletin with links .
‘Common dreams is a US national non profit citizens’ organisation working to bring progressive Americans together to promote progressive visions for America’s future ‘ The scope of the information on this Left-leaning site is overwhelming. It provides a free daily e-mail news and information service with links to hundreds of alternate and other journals—sites like UN news, over 100 progressive commentators around the world and much more.
A very good US weekly liberal magazine which also offers a free weekly on line e-mail service with links to most articles in the magazine. Provides a different and critical view of US politics and policies.
“Ethical Corporation is an independent publisher, research provider and events producer on the issues in and around global corporate social, financial and environmental responsibility. A British monthly journal which also provides a free weekly newsletter on issues about corporate behaviour around the world including Australia.
A weekly on-line subscriber newsletter ($55, .$33 concession, per annum) set up by former diplomat John Menadue “which offers a place for you to speak out about the Australia you want. NewMatilda.com will promote •truth in public life • independent political comment • policy development • community participation “
An Australian political journal published on-line three times a year containing in-depth, long (5000-word plus) articles by prominent writers. Edited by Peter Botsman. It is a pay site $3.00 per article or $0.75 if you buy 40.