The American Report was published biweekly in New York City. This issue covers the church and government’s responses/non-responses to famine in West Africa as well as Prisoners of War in Vietnam, and the attempted military uprising in Santiago, Chile.
The American Report was published biweekly in New York City. This issue covers the church and government’s responses/nonresponses to famine in West Africa as well as Prisoners of War in Vietnam, and the attempted military uprising in Santiago, Chile.
The American Report was published biweekly in New York City. This issue covers the church and government’s responses/nonresponses to famine in West Africa as well as Prisoners of War in Vietnam, and the attempted military uprising in Santiago, Chile.
Published in both English and Spanish this volume of the Basta Ya! covered a range of political subjects such as police brutality, the overthrow of Torres and the Bolivian gov’t, Latin American / US relations, the Attica prison rebellion.
Published in both English and Spanish this volume of the Basta Ya! covered a range of political subjects such as police brutality, the overthrow of Torres and the Bolivian gov’t, Latin American / US relations, the Attica prison rebellion.
Published in both English and Spanish this volume of the Basta Ya! covered a range of political subjects such as police brutality, the overthrow of Torres and the Bolivian gov’t, Latin American / US relations, the Attica prison rebellion.
“The Barb” was published weekly from 1965-1980 - It was one of the most influential papers of its time. It focused on anti-war, social, and civil-rights movements. It was forced to close in 1980 due to pressures to remove all of its sex advertising, which had covered a large percentage of its overheads.
Stories on National “Gay Day” 1978 and an article condemning United States military action abroad. Also in this issue, a 1960s memorial page to the nostalgia of the era that was “just beginning to hit.”
This Berkeley Barb issue includes stories about racism, as well as cases of police brutality, and nudity.
Includes a number of stories covering police brutality in particular (as related to the cover photo). Also features stories on nudism and Vietnam.
The feminist-run weekly publication, produced from July 1969 - May 1972 was competitively published to The Berkeley Barb. It was produced by a group of amatuer “unabashed radicals.” the Tribe’s reporters actively participated in the events they were covering, providing for a very personalized form of journalism.
Features articles on Capitalism, Marxism-Leninism, and homosexuality.
Features articles on Capitalism, Marxism-Leninism, and homosexuality.
The Berkeley Tribe exposes police violence, state-based corruption, sexuality, Cuba, drug culture, and environmentalism.
The Berkeley Tribe exposes police violence, state-based corruption, sexuality, Cuba, drug culture, and environmentalism.
This paper includes a number of articles on racism, veterans, and police brutality.
This paper includes a number of articles on racism, veterans, and police brutality.
Here, the Berkeley Tribe reports on police brutality, environmentalism and homelessness – highlighting several social activism conflicts relevant over 40 years later.
Here, the Berkeley Tribe reports on police brutality, environmentalism and homelessness – highlighting several social activism conflicts relevant over 40 years later.
This paper features stories on drug culture (and caution with certain drugs), as well as police brutality, and prison reform.
This paper features stories on drug culture (and caution with certain drugs), as well as police brutality, and prison reform.
The Black Panther Party Newspaper published about 500 issues
between its founding in 1967 and its end in 1980. It was created to educate and organize its following and beyond and
promote the party’s 10 Point Program and Platform.
Emory Douglas designed many of the graphics for which the Panthers are known, the images were intended to be provocative in absence of high literacy rates for a number of the poor
communities the newspapers audience covered. He utilized affordable graphic arts technologies - mimeographs, photostats, prefabricated presstypes and screentones, and offset printing for the newspaper.
Stories urge government to “Free all Black Political Prisoners.” Paper includes multiple cases of government wrongdoing against the Black community and demands change in order to uphold basic rights.
Stories urge government to “Free all Black Political Prisoners.” Paper includes multiple cases of government wrongdoing against the Black community and demands change in order to uphold basic rights.
Black Panther Party advocates for its community to “liberate…from…community imperialism” and exposes police brutality. This edition also praises athletes Tommie Smith and John Carlos for raising their fists in a Black Power salute despite pressure and racism from surrounding society.
Black Panther Party advocates for its community to “liberate…from…community imperialism” and exposes police brutality. This edition also praises athletes Tommie Smith and John Carlos for raising their fists in a Black Power salute despite pressure and racism from surrounding society.
As the Black Panther Party brings in a New Year, it also somberly reminds its audience that the struggle rages on.
As the Black Panther Party brings in a New Year, it also somberly reminds its audience that the struggle rages on.
This issue of the BPP features an article on Vietnam (by way of the Paris Peace Talks) as well as several articles on black lives in politics - Including oppression, lies, and violence.
This issue of the BPP features an article on Vietnam (by way of the Paris Peace Talks) as well as several articles on black lives in politics - Including oppression, lies, and violence.
Cover story on freeing Huey P. Newton, an imprisoned Black Panther Party member. The paper advertises an upcoming “Demonstration to Free Huey”.
Cover story on freeing Huey P. Newton, an imprisoned Black Panther Party member. The paper advertises an upcoming “Demonstration to Free Huey”.
This paper details beliefs on gun possession (namely in self defense against the police.) This same theme is depicted throughout the paper in covering police brutality and violence.
This paper details beliefs on gun possession (namely in self defense against the police.) This same theme is depicted throughout the paper in covering police brutality and violence.
Includes the continuing struggle of Huey Newton for an opening article. Also features stories on oppression of the Worker’s Class in South America, and ongoing racism towards Native Americans.
Includes the continuing struggle of Huey Newton for an opening article. Also features stories on oppression of the Worker’s Class in South America, and ongoing racism towards Native Americans.
Paper describes police violence against protestors and advocates of change, concluding with the statement, “The spirit of the people is greater than the man’s technology.”Black Panther
Paper describes police violence against protestors and advocates of change, concluding with the statement, “The spirit of the people is greater than the man’s technology.”Black Panther
Paper features several stories on imprisonment and wrongful imprisonment of activists, many of which are Black Panther Party members.
Paper features several stories on imprisonment and wrongful imprisonment of activists, many of which are Black Panther Party members.
The cover drawing by Emory Douglas critiques the corporate world and followers – provocatively condemning greed.
The cover drawing by Emory Douglas critiques the corporate world and followers – provocatively condemning greed.
Underground Newspapers frequently call the United States government (or aspects of it) fascist. The connotation and anger behind the word “fascism” cannot be overstated, at this time as World War Two had ended less than 25 years previously – fear and distain for fascism was ever-present.
Underground Newspapers frequently call the United States government (or aspects of it) fascist. The connotation and anger behind the word “fascism” cannot be overstated, at this time as World War Two had ended less than 25 years previously – fear and distain for fascism was ever-present.
Black Panther Party continues to address imprisonment corruption and police brutality throughout the publication. Further urging readers to immediate action.
Black Panther Party continues to address imprisonment corruption and police brutality throughout the publication. Further urging readers to immediate action.
Covers international conflict in Eritrea and Palestine and domestically features incidences of oppression for black families - who face wrongful evictions and jail time.
Covers international conflict in Eritrea and Palestine and domestically features incidences of oppression for black families - who face wrongful evictions and jail time.
Reports on a fire that was started (though unknown by whom specifically) in an effort to destroy BPP publications. Paper also covers the international Communist movement - namely in regards to North Korea.
Reports on a fire that was started (though unknown by whom specifically) in an effort to destroy BPP publications. Paper also covers the international Communist movement - namely in regards to North Korea.
Artwork by Emory Douglas on the cover and back spread is evocative of the struggle the Black Panthers fought to change every day – reminding the public of the lives lost in the struggle to create a more equal world.
Artwork by Emory Douglas on the cover and back spread is evocative of the struggle the Black Panthers fought to change every day – reminding the public of the lives lost in the struggle to create a more equal world.
Headline story covers police brutality and oppression – especially in the way of repressive free-idea and speech policy.
Headline story covers police brutality and oppression – especially in the way of repressive free-idea and speech policy.
Emory Douglas’s statement on the back cover describes the Black Panther Party’s opinion on taking up arms and resistance and why many Panthers adamantly supported this platform – “in the name of suffering humanity.”
Emory Douglas’s statement on the back cover describes the Black Panther Party’s opinion on taking up arms and resistance and why many Panthers adamantly supported this platform – “in the name of suffering humanity.”
Though Malcolm X was assassinated a year before the establishment of the Black Panther Party, he was an iconic figure for the party platform and served as an inspiration for many panthers and other activists alike.
Though Malcolm X was assassinated a year before the establishment of the Black Panther Party, he was an iconic figure for the party platform and served as an inspiration for many panthers and other activists alike.
Features several stories on police brutality throughout the United States affecting a wide variety of individuals. In keeping in contact with a previous story, the paper follows up by detailing another attempted attack on the BPP information center, as was mentioned in the previous publication.
Features several stories on police brutality throughout the United States affecting a wide variety of individuals. In keeping in contact with a previous story, the paper follows up by detailing another attempted attack on the BPP information center, as was mentioned in the previous publication.
Paper emphasizes the importance of action and revolution in order to create much needed change, advocating for strong Panther cooperation in order to make a difference – as the cover upholds, “You can kill a revolutionary but you can’t kill a revolution.”
Paper emphasizes the importance of action and revolution in order to create much needed change, advocating for strong Panther cooperation in order to make a difference – as the cover upholds, “You can kill a revolutionary but you can’t kill a revolution.”
Edition reinforces the idea of “Revolutionary Suicide” and the significance of martyrdom, especially in light of beliefs.
Edition reinforces the idea of “Revolutionary Suicide” and the significance of martyrdom, especially in light of beliefs.
Cover story details the recent killing of two black members of the Robbins community in Illinois. 16-year-old Barbara Franks and 28 year old Ronald Lee are remembered and recognized as victims of police violence by the Black Panther Party and others.
Cover story details the recent killing of two black members of the Robbins community in Illinois. 16-year-old Barbara Franks and 28 year old Ronald Lee are remembered and recognized as victims of police violence by the Black Panther Party and others.
Paper describes the new “Revolutionary People’s Constitution” made, and being made, at the constitutional convention, which was read by Black Panther Party minister of defense, Huey P. Newton.
Paper describes the new “Revolutionary People’s Constitution” made, and being made, at the constitutional convention, which was read by Black Panther Party minister of defense, Huey P. Newton.
Continues with stories on progressive housing and health care - mainly for children. The paper follows the theme of its cover: “We have to wage a struggle inside the jails and prisons, simultaneous with the struggle in the streets.
Continues with stories on progressive housing and health care - mainly for children. The paper follows the theme of its cover: “We have to wage a struggle inside the jails and prisons, simultaneous with the struggle in the streets.
The Black Panther Party papers, as well as other underground newspapers, often reach out to the young community as voices of change and revolution – “…You young people, full of vigour and vitality are in the bloom of life. Like the sun at eight or nine in the morning. Our hope is placed in you.”
The Black Panther Party papers, as well as other underground newspapers, often reach out to the young community as voices of change and revolution – “…You young people, full of vigour and vitality are in the bloom of life. Like the sun at eight or nine in the morning. Our hope is placed in you.”
Includes stories on the oppressed poor, insufficient housing regulations, and the need to fight back against Sickle Cell Anemia through research.
Includes stories on the oppressed poor, insufficient housing regulations, and the need to fight back against Sickle Cell Anemia through research.
Paper calls sickle cell anemia advocacy into action. Jumpstarting and pioneering sickle-cell anemia research, efforts in this area display one of many charity and public help campaigns that the Black Panther Party was associated with.
Paper calls sickle cell anemia advocacy into action. Jumpstarting and pioneering sickle-cell anemia research, efforts in this area display one of many charity and public help campaigns that the Black Panther Party was associated with.
This BPP issue begins with a dedication to Field Marshall of the Black Panther Party, George Jackson. The paper goes on to describe Jackson’s views and work for the Black Panther Party.
This BPP issue begins with a dedication to Field Marshall of the Black Panther Party, George Jackson. The paper goes on to describe Jackson’s views and work for the Black Panther Party.
The paper covers George Jackson’s memorial service. Includes a statement made by Huey Newton in his honor and letters from supporters to Jackson’s family.
The paper covers George Jackson’s memorial service. Includes a statement made by Huey Newton in his honor and letters from supporters to Jackson’s family.
Features a criticism of the “White left” and several articles on progressive housing and rental movements. Also includes articles on the need for progressive medical facilities.
Features a criticism of the “White left” and several articles on progressive housing and rental movements. Also includes articles on the need for progressive medical facilities.
As relating to the cover page, this paper includes a cover story on Black Panther advancements in Sickle Cell Anemia research - and how other organizations are starting to take credit for that research.
As relating to the cover page, this paper includes a cover story on Black Panther advancements in Sickle Cell Anemia research - and how other organizations are starting to take credit for that research.
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Covers Munich Olympics athletes, Vince Matthews and Wayne Collett who refuse to be “at Ease,” despite this being a tradition, as a form of protest.
Covers Munich Olympics athletes, Vince Matthews and Wayne Collett who refuse to be “at Ease,” despite this being a tradition, as a form of protest.
Boycott Lettuce graphic by Emory Douglas illustrates that the Black Panther Party were strong allies for the Farm Worker’s Union, assisting Cesar Chavez to promote social justice.
Boycott Lettuce graphic by Emory Douglas illustrates that the Black Panther Party were strong allies for the Farm Worker’s Union, assisting Cesar Chavez to promote social justice.
Paper calls for the election of Elaine Brown and Bobby Steale for a “More Open” government of Oakland. Paper also offers a criticism on a “bedroom” tax which ($100 per bedroom for local funding), though having certain advantages, would be a burden on low income families who cannot afford the extra tax.
Paper calls for the election of Elaine Brown and Bobby Steale for a “More Open” government of Oakland. Paper also offers a criticism on a “bedroom” tax which ($100 per bedroom for local funding), though having certain advantages, would be a burden on low income families who cannot afford the extra tax.
This issue criticises Nixon’s newest budget - where Vietnam funding is increased but social programs are “axed to pieces.” Paper also reveals Ericka Huggins progress in being able to attend secret council meetings which would, in effect, able to further the Black Panther Party Platform.
This issue criticises Nixon’s newest budget - where Vietnam funding is increased but social programs are “axed to pieces.” Paper also reveals Ericka Huggins progress in being able to attend secret council meetings which would, in effect, able to further the Black Panther Party Platform.
Paper features articles on protests on child care cuts, hopes for bilingual ballots in upcoming elections, local infrastructure repair, and the prison system.
Paper features articles on protests on child care cuts, hopes for bilingual ballots in upcoming elections, local infrastructure repair, and the prison system.
This “election special” edition of the BPP paper urges supporters to vote for BPP concerned, involved, and endorsed, candidates in the upcoming election. Also includes information on voting so BPP members can be registered and involved.
This “election special” edition of the BPP paper urges supporters to vote for BPP concerned, involved, and endorsed, candidates in the upcoming election. Also includes information on voting so BPP members can be registered and involved.
Discusses election runoff possibilities between John Reading and Bobby Steale. Paper also includes stories on rigged court cases, wrongful unemployment, as well as criticism on Nixon’s Iran policies.
Discusses election runoff possibilities between John Reading and Bobby Steale. Paper also includes stories on rigged court cases, wrongful unemployment, as well as criticism on Nixon’s Iran policies.
Paper includes a follow up on the “Community Control of Police” conference in Illinois where Bobby Steale spoke - the following article notes that police attempted to sabotage the meeting to prevent its happening.
Paper includes a follow up on the “Community Control of Police” conference in Illinois where Bobby Steale spoke - the following article notes that police attempted to sabotage the meeting to prevent its happening.
Condemns Nixon’s decision to cut back on Veteran’s benefits. The paper also features articles on police brutality in and outside of the prison system.
Condemns Nixon’s decision to cut back on Veteran’s benefits. The paper also features articles on police brutality in and outside of the prison system.
Paper urges readers to boycott Safeway because of poor worker policy towards farmers. The paper also critiques arrests, bringing up problems of arresting people in nonviolent protest.
Paper urges readers to boycott Safeway because of poor worker policy towards farmers. The paper also critiques arrests, bringing up problems of arresting people in nonviolent protest.
Paper features articles on newly confirmed Chicago election corruption, cutbacks in black studies, and internationally, conflict for Australian Aborigines, Zimbabwe, and problems in Morocco.
Paper features articles on newly confirmed Chicago election corruption, cutbacks in black studies, and internationally, conflict for Australian Aborigines, Zimbabwe, and problems in Morocco.
"Dorothy Day, one of the founders of The Catholic Worker Newspaper, said that “Worker” in the paper’s title referred to “those who worked with hand or brain, those who did physical, mental, or spiritual work. But we thought primarily of the poor, the dispossessed, the exploited.”
Dorothy Day, one of the founders of The Catholic Worker Newspaper, said that “Worker” in the paper’s title referred to “those who worked with hand or brain, those who did physical, mental, or spiritual work. But we thought primarily of the poor, the dispossessed, the exploited.”
Dorothy Day, one of the founders of The Catholic Worker Newspaper, said that “Worker” in the paper’s title referred to “those who worked with hand or brain, those who did physical, mental, or spiritual work. But we thought primarily of the poor, the dispossessed, the exploited.”
The WUO was a far left-wing organization founded on the Ann Arbor campus of the University of Michigan. “Weatherman” organized in 1969 as an illegal faction of the Students for a Democratic Society (SDS), some of the groups more radical members aimed to create a clandestine revolutionary party to overthrow the U.S. Government.
The WUO was a far left-wing organization founded on the Ann Arbor campus of the University of Michigan. “Weatherman” organized in 1969 as an illegal faction of the Students for a Democratic Society (SDS), some of the groups more radical members aimed to create a clandestine revolutionary party to overthrow the U.S. Government.
The WUO was a far left-wing organization founded on the Ann Arbor campus of the University of Michigan. “Weatherman” organized in 1969 as an illegal faction of the Students for a Democratic Society (SDS), some of the groups more radical members aimed to create a clandestine revolutionary party to overthrow the U.S. Government.
The Dandelion was a homosexual newspaper originally published in Philadelphia from 1972-1983. The Dandelion was one of the only papers of its kind.
The Dandelion was a homosexual newspaper originally published in Philadelphia from 1972-1983. The Dandelion was one of the only papers of its kind.
The Dandelion was a homosexual newspaper originally published in Philadelphia from 1972-1983. The Dandelion was one of the only papers of its kind.
The Gidra was an Asian-American newspaper first published in April, 1969 by a group of students at the University of California.
The newspaper takes its name from King Ghidora, the villain from the film “Godzilla.” Even though Ghidorah is recognized as “Godzilla’s” antagonist, Ghidorah is not to be blindly vilified rather seen as an entity resisting an oppressive society – attempting to end its existence. The Asian American youth who began the paper adopted this as a similarity to their experiences oppressive American society.
The Gidra was an Asian-American newspaper first published in April, 1969 by a group of students at the University of California. The newspaper takes its name from King Ghidora,, the villain from the film “Godzilla.”
The Gidra was an Asian-American newspaper first published in April, 1969 by a group of students at the University of California. The newspaper takes its name from King Ghidora,, the villain from the film “Godzilla.”
The Tribune was one of several underground newspapers published in the Haight neighborhood of San Francisco during the Summer of Love (Summer, 1967).
The Tribune was one of several underground newspapers published in the Haight neighborhood of San Francisco during the Summer of Love (Summer, 1967). Cover artwork by John Thompson, titled “Sumerian Star Gods Intervening in Man’s Creation."
The Tribune was one of several underground newspapers published in the Haight neighborhood of San Francisco during the Summer of Love (Summer, 1967). Cover artwork by John Thompson, titled “Sumerian Star Gods Intervening in Man’s Creation."
The paper was published by the Colombia faction of the SDS.
This edition focused on fighting white supremacy, the rising price of rent and urban renewal, self-defense, how racism affects to jobs, housing, education, health, and colonial & class oppression.
This edition focused on fighting white supremacy, the rising price of rent and urban renewal, self-defense, how racism affects to jobs, housing, education, health, and colonial & class oppression.
The Helix was a publication that ran primarily weekly from 1967-1970. The papers’ politics revolved around counterculture themes such as psychedelic graphics, drug culture, bulletins from the Liberation News Service, and rock music.
Cover art features a Seattle band playing against a backdrop of the American Flag where Che Guevara, an Argentine Marxist revolutionary, physician, author, guerrilla leader, diplomat, and military theorist is represented in the stars./p>
Cover art features a Seattle band playing against a backdrop of the American Flag where Che Guevara, an Argentine Marxist revolutionary, physician, author, guerrilla leader, diplomat, and military theorist is represented in the stars.
“Juché” was used by North Korea’s Kim Il-Sung to describe North Korea’s regime as “self-reliant.” For the paper’s purposes, Juche refers to “self-sustenance, self-reliance, self-defense.
“juché” was used by North Korea’s Kim Il-Sung to describe North Korea’s regime as “self-reliant.” For the paper’s purposes, Juche refers to “self-sustenance, self-reliance, self-defense and (opposition to) flunkeyism.”
“juché” was used by North Korea’s Kim Il-Sung to describe North Korea’s regime as “self-reliant.” For the paper’s purposes, Juche refers to “self-sustenance, self-reliance, self-defense and (opposition to) flunkeyism.”
A New York based underground newspaper published from 1970 – 1973 by the Guardian Worker's Collective.
This edition focused mainly on prison reform, the story mostly regarding by the Attica prison rebellion amongst other grievances and the opposition to war in Vietnam.
This edition focused mainly on prison reform, the story mostly regarding by the Attica prison rebellion amongst other grievances and the opposition to war in Vietnam.
Published in San Francisco from 1965 – 1970 by Friends of the Students for a Democratic Society (SDS) and the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC).
Published in San Francisco from 1965 – 1970 by Friends of the Students for a Democratic Society (SDS) and the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC). This issue features an armed black woman backed by two white women with the words "liberation" and "revolution" integrated with their hair.
TThis issue features an armed black woman backed by two white women with the words "liberation" and "revolution" integrated with their hair.
The Spokane Natural was published biweekly between 1967 & 1970. At first the paper was printed on a mimeograph machine but in 1968 was switched to print on a tabloid size paper. With a strong pacifist editorial bend, it focused on social issues such as segregation, racism, the war in Vietnam, and culture wars in the US. In the early 70’s, founder Russ Nobbs changed the name and it became Spokane’s first gay paper.
This edition of the Natural includes stories on infrastructure, criticisms of corporate America, as well as the upcoming Washington State Primary.
This edition of the Natural includes stories on infrastructure, criticisms of corporate America, as well as the upcoming Washington State Primary.
This issue of the Natural refutes classic gender roles and normativity, land ownership, and government power on Capitol Hill.
This issue of the Natural refutes classic gender roles and normativity, land ownership, and government power on Capitol Hill.
The organization of Students for a Democratic Society launched in June of 1962 in Port Huron, Michigan. The story begins when 59 of its members gathered to write a manifesto, to serve as a living document open to change with their times and experiences. They later went on to produce many various publications, as there were SDS chapters nationwide. The most widely distributed was New Left Notes, a tabloid newspaper. Its masthead read : “Let the People Decide”.
Covers the shooting of the most prominent speaker of the German Student movement, Rudi Dutschke, as well as the police attack on the Oakland Black Panther branch.
Covers the shooting of the most prominent speaker of the German Student movement, Rudi Dutschke, as well as the police attack on the Oakland Black Panther branch.
The Old Mole was an underground New Left newspaper published biweekly in Cambridge, Massachusetts from 1968-1970. It was printed biweekly selling for 15 cents (later raised to a quarter), 47 issues were published in all, with press runs averaging 8000 to 10,000 copies. Subscriptions were free to prisoners and soldiers.
This Old Mole discusses Women’s Rights, Laos, and Abortion.
This Old Mole discusses Women’s Rights, Laos, and Abortion.
Covers the story of Rick Donald Dowdell, a 19-year-old black student at the University of Kansas who was shot by police along with a number of other students. Also features articles on the Women’s Rights movement, Cuba, Vietnam, and tear gas.
Covers the story of Rick Donald Dowdell, a 19-year-old black student at the University of Kansas who was shot by police along with a number of other students. Also features articles on the Women’s Rights movement, Cuba, Vietnam, and tear gas.
The Oracle published twelve issues between September 1966 and February 1968 in the Haight-Ashbury Neighborhood of San Francisco. The paper rejected the “New Left” politics and was a counterculture newspaper that favored ethereal Aquarian aesthetics. It combined poetry, psychedelic design, and spirituality as a mystically oriented newspaper. It was rumored to receive funding from Owsley Stanley, the famous underground LSD chemist. Stanley pioneered split-fountain printing techniques that allowed the blending of colorful inks and create beautiful rainbow effects on their pages, no two of which were ever exactly alike.
The Oracle was a counterculture newspaper that favored ethereal Aquarian aesthetics. It combined poetry, psychedelic design, and spirituality. It was one of the more mystically oriented papers.
The Oracle was a counterculture newspaper that favored ethereal Aquarian aesthetics. It combined poetry, psychedelic design, and spirituality. It was one of the more mystically oriented papers.
The Oracle is a key example of 1960s psychedelic culture, which is displayed in art, poetry, and design.The initial impetus for the paper came from Allen Cohen and head shop owners Ron and Jay Thelin, who offered to put up the seed money to found an underground paper. In the summer of 1966 a number of meetings were held in the Haight-Ashbury district to discuss the idea of starting a paper, attracting an eclectic group of interested people.
The Oracle is a key example of 1960s psychedelic culture, which is displayed in art, poetry, and design.The initial impetus for the paper came from Allen Cohen and head shop owners Ron and Jay Thelin, who offered to put up the seed money to found an underground paper. In the summer of 1966 a number of meetings were held in the Haight-Ashbury district to discuss the idea of starting a paper, attracting an eclectic group of interested people.
The Oracle is a key example of 1960s psychedelic culture, which is displayed in art, poetry, and design.Oracle contributors included many significant San Francisco–area artists of the time, including Bruce Conner and Rick Griffin. It featured such beat writers as Allen Ginsberg, Gary Snyder, Lawrence Ferlinghetti and Michael McClure.
The Oracle is a key example of 1960s psychedelic culture, which is displayed in art, poetry, and design.Oracle contributors included many significant San Francisco–area artists of the time, including Bruce Conner and Rick Griffin. It featured such beat writers as Allen Ginsberg, Gary Snyder, Lawrence Ferlinghetti and Michael McClure.
Also known as EVO was a New York City based, biweekly newspaper published during the 1960s. It was among the first countercultural newspapers, following the Los Angeles Free Press which had emerged only a few months earlier.
Focuses on debates on police corruption, American paranoia, as well as feminism.
Focuses on debates on police corruption, American paranoia, as well as feminism.
This edition of The East Village Other has several poems and art pieces generally dealing with the state of the world and politics. Other specific stories deal with Vietnam and war taxes.
This edition of The East Village Other has several poems and art pieces generally dealing with the state of the world and politics. Other specific stories deal with Vietnam and war taxes.
Paper features thoughts and drawings on religion, drug culture, and societal norms.
Paper features thoughts and drawings on religion, drug culture, and societal norms.
Work features stories on Nixon’s impeachment, cosmic culture, drug culture, and music. While the back and cover pages are in full color, the inside of the paper is predominately grayscale and blue.
Work features stories on Nixon’s impeachment, cosmic culture, drug culture, and music. While the back and cover pages are in full color, the inside of the paper is predominately grayscale and blue.
Like several papers of the Era, this edition of the East Village Other looks into the humanity of Vietnam through several stories. This paper also features a story on hepatitis and the importance of understanding health.
Like several papers of the Era, this edition of the East Village Other looks into the humanity of Vietnam through several stories. This paper also features a story on hepatitis and the importance of understanding health.
Paper includes a main story on turmoil in Attica and a need for prison reform. Also includes stories about the changing times and reflections on American and Global history.
Paper includes a main story on turmoil in Attica and a need for prison reform. Also includes stories about the changing times and reflections on American and Global history.
The Patriot newspaper (the newspaper of the Patriot Party) argues that the flag of the confederacy is a symbol of anti-fascism and rebellion against elitism. Its issues focus on “oppressed whites and freedom.”
This edition’s stories range from police brutality to liberation to student action.
This edition’s stories range from police brutality to liberation to student action.
First published in 1958 in New York City, the paper, founded by Paul Krassner, featured satirical articles, cartoons, editorials, and political commentary. In 1984, it was revived as a much smaller newsletter. Krassner said, “The mission statement was to create a combination of entertainment and the First Amendment” and furthermore, that his goal was to “disrupt an insane society.” The magazine grew in popularity through the 60’s, at one point reaching a subscribership of 100,000.
"The mission statement of this newspaper was to create a combination of entertainment and the First Amendment” and furthermore, that his goal was to “disrupt an insane society.”
"The mission statement of this newspaper was to create a combination of entertainment and the First Amendment” and furthermore, that his goal was to “disrupt an insane society.”
Right On! was a publication of the Black Panther Party.
Topics in this issue range from prison reform and solidarity with the Attica rebellion, apartheid and imperialism in South Africa, to announcements of local meetings and rallies.
Topics in this issue range from prison reform and solidarity with the Attica rebellion, apartheid and imperialism in South Africa, to announcements of local meetings and rallies.
The organization of Students for a Democratic Society launched in June of 1962 in Port Huron, Michigan. The story begins when 59 of its members gathered to write a manifesto, to serve as a living document open to change with their times and experiences. They later went on to produce many various publications, as there were SDS chapters nationwide. The most widely distributed was New Left Notes, a tabloid newspaper. Its masthead read : “Let the People Decide”.
Covers the shooting of the most prominent speaker of the German Student movement, Rudi Dutschke, as well as the police attack on the Oakland Black Panther branch.
Covers the shooting of the most prominent speaker of the German Student movement, Rudi Dutschke, as well as the police attack on the Oakland Black Panther branch.
The Seed was an underground newspaper launched by artist Don Lewis and poster shop owner Earl Segal. It was published biweekly in Chicago from 1967 to 1974 – during the seven-year period, 121 newspapers were published. The Seed (along with The Oracle) were the first tabloid newspapers to use a “split fount” inking on a web press.
This volume of the Seed includes articles on free healthcare, drug culture, and nutrition – including a story on the dangers of enriched white bread.
This volume of the Seed includes articles on free healthcare, drug culture, and nutrition – including a story on the dangers of enriched white bread.
Addresses the benefits of communal livings and disapproval by the government. It also covers several stories on societal norms and nursing rights.
Addresses the benefits of communal livings and disapproval by the government. It also covers several stories on societal norms and nursing rights.
A loaded paper with stories on Mao, Vietnam, and even drug culture.
A loaded paper with stories on Mao, Vietnam, and even drug culture.
This edition of the Seed features a fold out spread on Women’s struggle with rape and rape culture. It also includes a story about “coming out” and acceptance of homosexuality.
This edition of the Seed features a fold out spread on Women’s struggle with rape and rape culture. It also includes a story about “coming out” and acceptance of homosexuality.
This issue of the Seed includes articles on several highly controversial issues ranging from abortion, to Vietnam strategy, to Cuba.
This issue of the Seed includes articles on several highly controversial issues ranging from abortion, to Vietnam strategy, to Cuba.
Paper of the Young Socialist Alliance (associated with the United States Socialist Workers Party) was launched in April of 1960. Originally featured as a tabloid in the early 1960s, the paper became a magazine by the end of the decade eventually switching back to a tabloid format in the early 1970s.
This Young Socialist publication focuses on conflict in the Middle East (mainly on the issue of “self-determination” for Palestine). Also contains articles on racism, the ongoing case with Joanne Little, and, as always, the impact of youth social movements on campuses nationwide.
This Young Socialist publication focuses on conflict in the Middle East (mainly on the issue of “self-determination” for Palestine). Also contains articles on racism, the ongoing case with Joanne Little, and, as always, the impact of youth social movements on campuses nationwide.
Joan Little murdered a prison guard in self-defense after he attempted to rape her. With a nation of activists and women’s rights advocates rallying around her, she was able to raise and post bail, and was released pre-trial. She remains a symbol of justice for groups, i.e. the Black Panther Party.
Joan Little murdered a prison guard in self-defense after he attempted to rape her. With a nation of activists and women’s rights advocates rallying around her, she was able to raise and post bail, and was released pre-trial. She remains a symbol of justice for groups, i.e. the Black Panther Party.