THE GREAT SPECKLED BIRD, USA , Atlanta, GA.

    The Great Speckled Bird was a counterculture underground newspaper based in Atlanta, Georgia from 1968 to 1976 and 1988 through 1990. The newspaper, affectionally known as "The Bird," was originally named after the country-gospel song of the same name.
    It was one of the longest-running and highest quality underground newspapers of the era. Frequently published were articles on Atlanta's political leaders, the women's movement, abortion, racial issues, popular culture and gay liberation.

Below: 14 December 1970.

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