St. Louis’ Wealthy “King of the Hobos”
“By the hoboes, for the hoboes, of the hoboes.”
A Tale of Two Newspapers
Both cities were even large enough for two daily newspapers – even if only briefly. The dominant newspapers – the [...]
In Pittsburgh, Local Journalism Is Worth the Fight
Having two major news sources in the city owned by notoriously anti-worker management can’t be good. For local journalism to be good, local journalism jobs need to be good.
‘Honor Her Memory… by Fighting Like Hell’: Barbara Ehrenreich Dies at 81
"I have never seen a conflict between journalism and activism," wrote Barbara Ehrenreich.
Ida Tarbell: Reporting the Oil Region
An excerpt from "Citizen Reporters."
The Future of Local News in Youngstown
What the closing of the city's only daily paper means for people in the community.
The End of Youngstown’s Vindicator
The city's daily paper is closing down, leaving a gaping hole in the local journalism landscape.
Reimagining Local Journalism
City Bureau brings Chicago residents into the reporting process—and gives them the tools to hold institutions accountable.
Call for Submissions: The Chicago Anthology
Here at Belt we’re in the business of covering the Rust Belt. But what exactly does that mean when it comes to Chicago?