News & Microforms Library

The O'Toole News Magazine Collection

supported by the Gray/O'Toole family

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The O'Toole News Magazine Collection includes:

The American
This offering by the American Enterprise Institute takes a "different approach to conservatism. Each issue focuses on a theme and publishes articles exploring various aspects of that theme". Published bi-monthly.

The American Prospect
Offering "political and social commentary from a liberal perspective", this publication claims to present a forum for public ideas. Published monthly.

The American Spectator
Contains news and opinions from a conservative viewpoint, claiming to "look where the mainstream media don't". Published 10 issues/year.

Atlantic Monthly
"Renowned writers contribute an array of interesting articles on many subjects in this attractive publication." News, politics, economics, business and finance, society and culture, and the arts fill the pages of the Atlantic. Published 10 issues/year.

Cambio 16
Started as an opposition periodical, Cambio 16 is one of Spain's premier publications. It has become "the outstanding Spanish periodical of the time" and "a banner of liberal, democratic values". Published weekly. Spanish language.

Commonweal
Covers a wide range of topics from politics, religion, and the arts -- all with opinions from a Catholic point of view. Published bi-weekly.

The Economist
An established standard among news magazines, "this easy-to-read weekly is well respected and authoritative for information on world politics, global business, finance and economics, science and technology, and the arts". Published weekly.

L'Espresso
One of Italy's top-notch general interest magazines. Similar to Time and Newsweek, L'Espresso covers "national and internaitonal news, politics, the economy, the arts, media, culture, and society, including medicine, science, and technology". Published weekly. Italian language.

L'Express International
L'Express was the first newsmagazine published in France, building its reputation on high-quality reporting. Its content is "non-partisan, colorful, and well-designed", covering "national and world news, politics, business and economics" as well as social and cultural topics. Published weekly. French language.

Focus on Africa
"Each issue features news reports, feature articles, and color pictures covering the political, social, cultural, and sporting developments in the countries of Africa." Published by the BBC World Service. Published quarterly.

Harpers
"Venerable, celebrated Harper's has been a fixture in the U.S. periodicals publishing world for more than 150 years." " Harper's is one of the smartest, most sophisticated magazines at the newsstand." Published monthly.

The Jerusalem Report
A magazine with a unique focus that offers "in-depth coverage of the people, the issues and the trends shaping today's agenda in Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World." Published bi-weekly.

Maclean's
Popular north-of-the-border monthly containing "virtually everything of current interest from a Canadian point-of-view". Published weekly.

The Nation
A news magazine that leans to the left, it offers sharp, pithy commentary on a variety of topics. Published weekly (with exceptions).

National Journal
"This conservative weekly provides authoritative, nonpartisan coverage and analysis of key political and policy developments." Its content covers a wide range of topics, including "the presidency, Congress, health and welfare, economics, lobbying, foreign affairs, and the media". Published weekly. Also available online via Library subscription to researchers with a Penn State Access Account.

National Review
A news publication that "remains happily conservative ... and maintains the verve and sting that have long been its hallmarks". Published bi-weekly.

The New Republic
An "inside-the-beltway" weekly that offers an objective view of political events "before they hit the mainstream". Published weekly.

New Statesman
"Proclaiming itself 'Britain's premier current affiars magazine', New Statesman continues to be an interesting and lively read." Its emphasis is on news and politics, but also contains a hint of British culture in its back pages. Published weekly.

Newsweek
"An excellent publication from cover to cover", this weekly is a mainstay in news coverage, offering wit and wisdom on all topics. Published weekly.

Le Nouvel Observateur
"The left-of-centre Nouvel Observateur is particularly strong in its coverage of political and literary matters" and is "noted for its in-depth treatment of the main issues of the day". Published weekly. French language.

The Progressive
Offers in-depth reporting and analysis on a multitude of issues, adding a little commentary sprinkled with humor. Published monthly.

The Spectator
Reflecting the views of the British Conservative Party, this right-leaning publication's content is "crisp, sharp and full of British wit and expression". Published weekly.

Der Spiegel
Der Spiegel is Germany's popular newsmagazine that sets itself apart with "high-quality, in-depth reporting" with a strong emphasis on political coverage, as well as environmental issues and foreign affairs. Published weekly. German language.

Taiwan Panorama
Taiwan Panorama provides the Chinese community at home and abroad with "the domestic pulse", "traditional culture", and "overseas reports". It "has its footing in Taiwan, is concerned about the mainland, and has its eyes open to the world". Published monthly. Chinese and English language.

Time
One of the "Big 3" in news magazines, this comprehensive stand-by covers news, business, science, and entertainment. Published weekly.

U.S. News and World Report
Viewed as conservative, this publication believes in "calling them as they see them". The "News You Can Use" section contains topics with a practical focus. Published weekly.

Veja
Veja is Brazil's oldest and best-selling politically-independent news magazine. It is a glossy, hard-hitting weekly that "aims for comprehensive and aggressive coverage of national and international events". Published weekly. Portuguese language.

The Washington Report on Middle East Affairs
Published by the American Educational Trust, this publication focuses on mews and analysis about the Middle East and how it affects US policy. Published 9 issues/year.

The Week
The Week offers "the best of the British and foreign media", giving its readers a snapshot of the week's most important events -- "an antidote to media clutter and information overload". Published weekly.

The Weekly Standard
Covers politics from a conservative angle, but also provides news and commentary on other social and cultural issues. Published weekly (with exceptions).

Descriptions and quotations from Magazines for Libraries.