Publisher Digital Access Directory

Verified legal access rules, monthly free allotments, library databases (ProQuest, PressReader, Gale, EBSCO), and student discounts for 28+ leading news publishers.

The Atlantic

theatlantic.com

Monthly Free Articles: 3 free articles per month (metered)

Library Database Access: Available digitally through ProQuest, PressReader, and EBSCO at most major US public libraries

Student Discount: 50% off digital subscription with verified .edu email

The New York Times

nytimes.com

Monthly Free Articles: 1-2 free articles via Google Search or social referrals; occasional free access weekends

Library Database Access: Free 24-to-72 hour digital passes available via NYPL, LAPL, Chicago Public Library, and 500+ US library systems

Student Discount: $1 per week ($4/mo) for college students and educators via SheerID

The Wall Street Journal

wsj.com

Monthly Free Articles: Strict paywall; select market briefings and podcast transcripts are publicly free

Library Database Access: Full digital access with 3-day renewable pass through ProQuest and major metropolitan libraries (e.g. NYPL, SFPL)

Student Discount: $4 per month for college students with active .edu status

The Washington Post

washingtonpost.com

Monthly Free Articles: Select breaking news and weather alerts are free; metered cap of 1-3 articles per month

Library Database Access: 7-day remote digital access passes offered by regional and national public libraries

Student Discount: 50% discount for college students and active military personnel

The Economist

economist.com

Monthly Free Articles: 1 free article per week with registered email account; Espresso morning briefing has free daily bite

Library Database Access: Digital editions available through PressReader, Gale OneFile, and university academic portals

Student Discount: 75% off standard digital subscription with university credentials

Bloomberg

bloomberg.com

Monthly Free Articles: Metered limit of 2 free articles/month; Bloomberg Markets Live blog & podcast network are 100% free

Library Database Access: Available through university business libraries and academic database terminals

Student Discount: $9.99/month student digital subscription

Financial Times

ft.com

Monthly Free Articles: Strict paywall; Lex column headlines free, occasional gift links

Library Database Access: Free corporate and municipal library access through Factiva and PressReader institutional plans

Student Discount: Free FT access provided to over 600 universities worldwide; 50% discount for individual students

The New Yorker

newyorker.com

Monthly Free Articles: 4 free articles per month across cultural essays and cartoons

Library Database Access: Digital magazine edition available via Libby / OverDrive and Flipster through public libraries

Student Discount: Special student rates available via Condé Nast education program ($12 for 12 weeks)

Wired

wired.com

Monthly Free Articles: 3-4 free articles per month before metered gate kicks in

Library Database Access: Available via Libby/OverDrive digital magazine collections and PressReader

Student Discount: Available for $10/year for accredited students

Los Angeles Times

latimes.com

Monthly Free Articles: 1-2 free articles monthly; essential emergency coverage and local voting guides are public

Library Database Access: Full digital pass through Los Angeles Public Library, County of LA Public Library, and California State Library

Student Discount: $1 per week student/educator subscription