The Restoration of Maxo Vanka’s Working-Class, Immigrant Murals
On the walls of a Pittsburgh-area church, twenty-five scenes of God, war, justice, family.
Alternate Ending
"In this version no one has to wear a wig to senior prom/because of chemo. No one’s car is set on fire."
Democracy by Mail
Coronavirus has threatened the viability of in-person voting. With major elections just a few months away, states and organizers are looking to expand alternative options.
Paper House
"I never would have called it homelessness, if you’d asked."
In Jails, “A Catastrophe Waiting to Happen”
Facilities across the region have begun releasing incarcerated people due to dangerous conditions. It's not the first time.
Mutual Aid in the Rust Belt
A developing list of coronavirus-related efforts in the region.
What Happens After Coronavirus?
Moratoriums on evictions, utility shut-offs now are necessary, but policymakers should also plan for the post-coronavirus fallout.
Loiterers
A requiem for the small-town "hang-arounds."
The Great Rust Belt Property Tax Dilemma
A large percentage of the land in Cleveland and Pittsburgh is tax-exempt. What does this mean for the health and wealth of cities?
#NoDAPL Fights On in Illinois
The state has a crucial role in the high-stakes fight to prevent DAPL from doubling its capacity.
Could the Ohio River Have Rights?
A movement to grant rights to the environment tests the power of local control.
Rethinking ORSANCO
How the agency’s role as steadfast defender of the Ohio River has changed over time.