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Disagreement about Cleveland Schools
Cleveland's school superintendent is leaving after eleven years, with disagreements about the future of education in the city.
Saturday Afternoon at the Last Dog Track in America
How did greyhound racing survive in West Virginia—and how long can it last?
Letter to Simic, from Pittsburgh
A poem by Jason Irwin.
#Buffalo Syllabus: A Love Letter to Black Buffalo
The Buffalo Syllabus, then, exists not only as a love letter to Black Buffalo, but as a remembrance and acknowledgement. It serves to fill in gaps and correct narratives.
Invasive Species as Delicacy
I think that's a huge part of chowing down on Copi. You're an eco-warrior, someone making a difference, eating one invasive fish at a time.
Come Celebrate Our 10th Anniversary!
A special in-person reading to celebrate Belt's Tenth Anniversary!
Turning the Tide on Gun Violence
“Why do we have more guns than people?” Jacobs questions.
Midwestern Apiaries are a Sweet Thing
The USDA attributes the pollination of 15 billion worth of crops in the U.S. annually to honeybees. This insect alone contributes between 1.2 and 5.4 billion dollars in agricultural productivity by pollinating 80 percent of all flowering plants, including more than 130 fruits, nuts, and vegetables.
Sky Dancing with the Woodcock
There’s this elusive bird found throughout the Great Lakes region. If you know where to look, you can often spot it where fields and wetlands meet. And in spring time, you’ll see it dancing at dawn or dusk.
The Secrets of a “Homeless Influencer”
Huck Finn had his river, Kerouac his road, Ishmael his sea. Sham has his abandoned buildings. All 21 of them. Eighteen abandoned, two under construction, one still operational. Ten cities. Thirty-five hours of exploration.
Minneapolis! A Shocking Report from the Front Lines!
A comic by Keith Pille.
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