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As long as there have been mass media there have been alternative media. The line between the two is not always clearly defined. The alternative press usually, but not always, refers to the subset of alternative media that publish on paper.

Proponents of alternative media often argue that the mainstream media is heavily biased. Causes of this bias include the political interests of the owners, government influence or the profit motive. While sources of alternative media are also frequently highly (and sometimes proudly) biased, the bias tend to be different, hence 'alternative'. Alternative media outlets often engage in advocacy journalism and frequently promotes specific political views, often dissident views.

Authors such as Louis Althusser and Noam Chomsky have written in detail about the problems of the mainstream press, and their writings have inspired the creation of many alternative press efforts. Many current alternative press sources share values on copyright with the open source movement.

Examples of alternative media include both print and electronic forms: Z Magazine, Traditions Magazine, Indymedia, Counterpunch, Altermedia, Commondreams, The Raw Story,Whatreallyhappened, and BradBlog.