Utne Reader

The Utne Reader is a left-of-center periodical founded in 1984 by Eric Utne. It maintains a digest format and runs articles that originally appeared elsewhere much like Reader's Digest. In addition to a few original pieces each issue, the magazine features quotes from non-left sources—an unusual policy for an alternative publication. Utne Reader also printed open-minded and nearly positive articles on the Mythopoetic Men's Movement when it first surfaced in the early 1990s—one of the few publications to do so.

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Left-of-center - Periodical - 1984 - Reader's Digest - Mythopoetic Men's Movement - 1990s

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The magazine recently adjusted itself, changing the size and style of paper for which it was printed. The newer paper is much more environmentally-friendly yet still retains a "glossy" feel to it. Some concerned readers wrote in about it, however the magazine humorously explained what had occurred and that they had not switched to traditional glossy paper.

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"Utne" (pronounced {{IPA|}}) is the last name of the family who co-owns and works on the magazine.

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Utne Reader recently announced the retirement of a similar publication, Whole Earth Review.

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