Support Magazine Journalism! Here are some magazines you might want to subscribe to
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News consumes our lives now more than ever, and it can get overwhelming watching, reading, and listening to it every day. About 86% of Americans consume news digitally, where it is at the swipe of your fingers 24/7. While the rumor that journalism is a dying industry is false, print publications are not consumed nearly as much as they used to be. More specifically, with all the blogs and online content that magazines are uploading, no one has been subscribing to print, monthly issues. What people don’t remember about print is that it encourages you to sit down and read through what you need/want to know, and simply put it to the side instead of getting consumption overload every day.
Subscriptions are well worth it if they give you something to read and learn once a month. Here are a few suggestions for different audience types:
For witty story-telling: The New Yorker
The New Yorker is a timeless publication that keeps humor aligned with current events. Topics related to politics and culture, there’s also a section filled with fictional stories and poetry. What stands out the most about this publication is the graphics and art that covers each issue front to back. If you’re wanting to consume more news in a lighter, visualized way, The New Yorker might be something you should look into!
Crossword: Yes.
Subscribe to print + digital access here.
For the lifestyle/political scene: The Atlantic
If you like to read opinion pieces on important topics, The Atlantic is a publication that has grown online in witty but factual humor. This is similar to The New Yorker but more focused on cultural topics, and it’s also a cheaper subscription.
Crossword: Yes.
Subscribe to print + digital access here.
For the fashion/lifestyle enthusiasts: Vogue
It’s pretty obvious that if you’re interested in our blog, you’re interested in the biggest fashion publication in the world: Vogue. The reads are less political, but if they are in a different perspective of voice. Vogue covers fashion, lifestyle, food, home, culture, and world news, so you’re getting everything with one subscription.
Crossword: No.
Subscribe to print + digital access here (ps. There is a tote!).
For the makeup artists: Allure
If you have a passion for skincare, hair, and beauty, Allure magazine goes in-depth about each of these topics. If you’re looking for a subscription that leaves the news out, this is a great option. Think of this publication as a fun read you get every month in the mail!
Crossword: No.
Subscribe to print + digital here (ps. There is a tote!).
For the home chefs: Bon Appétit
If you’re still on that chef-at-home kick from quarantine, subscribe to Bon Appétit to get more recipes and tips. There are no topics of hard news or controversy, just enticing food and drink content. Bon Appétit can be your gateway to innovative meals and saving money from eating out.
Crossword: No.
Print + digital subscription here.
For the avid world news and opinion readers: The Guardian Weekly
Back on the news kick, The Guardian weekly covers news, sports, opinion, culture, climate, fashion, and lifestyle. What’s neat about this subscription is that it’s weekly, so you’ll be getting educational reads in if you don’t have enough time throughout the week to constantly check news apps.
Crossword: Yes.
Print subscription here.
It’s important to remember how different journalistic works used to be consumed before everything became digital. You sat down and got all your news intake at once, but now people are experiencing burnout from too much news from phones and televisions. Please consider subscribing to any publication that will benefit your lifestyle and needs as an independent thinker!
Strike out,
Writer: Gianna Rodriguez
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