Harmful algal blooms are a growing concern in the Great Lakes. The toxins they produce can close beaches, and even poison drinking water. What’s fueling these blooms? Phosphorus, a key ingredient in agricultural fertilizers. But the way it’s being used comes at a cost.
"All in the Water" and "Cuyahoga Thanatos" by Frank Rosen
The turnaround in Cincinnati can serve as an inspiration.
A poem by Daniel Wolff.
After the registration deadline, advocates will try to boost turnout. They’re urging people already to make plans for voting and check out how.
"I have never seen a conflict between journalism and activism," wrote Barbara Ehrenreich.
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Mark Athitakis’s book, The New Midwest: A Guide to Contemporary Fiction of the Great Lakes, Great Plains, and Rust Belt, is [...]
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Rust Belt Chicago: An Anthology, the latest in Belt Publishing’s series of Rust Belt city anthologies is now available for [...]