Social, political and humanist peer-reviewed journals and editor-reviewed magazines that are helpful for strategic foresight and futures research. Some relevant areas: aesthetics, culture, education, environment, governance, health, history, news, mind, recreation, relationships, society, spirituality ...


I. Social, Political, and Humanist Foresight/Futures Journals

Annual Review of Political Science
Good monthly overview of political science advances.
Ode
"The magazine for intelligent optimists." Smart, sustainability oriented sociopolitical, economic, and technology critique and commentary.
On the Horizon
International quarterly journal on the future of postsecondary education.
Spirituality and Reality: A Global Journal
Integral perspective on our emerging global civilization. Left and U.N.-oriented.
Utopian Studies (Dept. of English, U of AK)
Scholarly articles on a utopianism, utopian theory, intentional communities. Biannual.


II. Social, Political, and Humanist Foresight/Futures Magazines (and Newspapers)

Adbusters
Media manipulation and corporate coersion exposes. Anti-WTO, anarchist sympathies.
American Heritage
Excellent American history, mostly domestic (Forbes).
American Prospect
Liberal philosophy, politics, and public life. Intelligent and complex.
Atlantic
Winner of more National Magazine Awards than any other U.S. monthly. Excellent, socially relevant articles.
Audubon
Environmental issues and problems, ecology, conservation, and technology.
Canadian Dimension
A comprehensive, activist-oriented, non-U.S. produced social justice magazine.
Covert Action Quarterly
Liberal coverage of U.S. intelligence activity and global geopolitics.
E: The Environmental Magazine
Inspirational and empowering coverage, encouraging personal activism.
Extra!
Journal of Fairness and Accuracy in Reporting (FAIR). Good domestic media criticism.
Foreign Affairs
Nonpartisan foreign policy analysis and recommendations. Published by the Council on Foreign Relations since 1922.
Future
Publication of the University of Phoenix, one of the fastest growing educational enterprises in the U.S. Addresses social and career issues.
Futurist
A top futures-related scenario and scanning magazine. Reasoned global and technological optimism.
Harpers
Award-winning, socially relevant magazine. Often as good as Atlantic.
Insight
Conservative weekly investigative reporting on Washington, nation.
Intelligence Report
Magazine of the Southern Poverty Law Center. Actively exposing and litigating against cultural intolerance nationwide.
Mother Jones
Alternative, award-winning, provocative social justice reporting.
Nation
Critical social analysis, politically independent, solutions oriented. Since 1865.
National Journal
Weekly nonpartisan newsmagazine about American politics and government, written for political and policy professionals. $1800/year, but free academic access.
National Geographic
Premiere geocultural survey magazine. Strong, accessible historical insights and analysis.
National Review
Conservative political commentary, insight, and news reporting.
New Internationalist
Covers global development issues from an international and social justice perspective
New Renaissance
Progressive articles on the future of society, from a humanist, holistic perspective.
New Republic
Top conservative/centrist opinion magazine, with good writing and new ideas (not always practical).Newsweek
Concise but generic reporting of weekly news. Even more surface-level than Time. Annual technology review.
New York Times Magazine
Good metropolitan issues, current events, and futures coverage.
Peacework
News, analysis, and resources magazine dedicated to nonviolent social change.
Prevailing Winds
Good social justice, political scandal, crime, hidden history reporting.
Progressive
Strong analytical voice for peace and social justice, with activist interviews. Enlightening.
Reason
Nation's leading libertarian analysis, intelligent, great alternative to liberal/conservative fare.
Time
Insightful but basic analysis of important events. 30 million subscribers.
US News and World Report
Good issue and trend following at the national and international level.
Utne Reader
A guide for balanced living. More than 2,000 alternative media sources.
Weekly Standard
Popular weekly journal of Washington politics and opinions, with a future focus.
What is Enlightenment?
Blend of ancient and modern thinking on spiritual and moral potential. Future aware but cultish, centered around the 'guru' Andrew Cohen.
World Press Review
English reprints of top news and editorial articles from the foreign press.
Yes! A Magazine of Positive Futures
Left-oriented community, sustainability, and practical optimism tools, ideas, and commentary.
Z Magazine
Progressive analysis, commentary, and humor on politics, economics, culture.
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