Why Does Trump Keep Mixing Up Weather and Climate?
Trump is citing the polar vortex descending on the Midwest as evidence against climate change. Why is this faulty logic so common?
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Midwest
19 posts
Tracing the History of Regional Speech in Chicago and Pittsburgh
How shifting economies, demographics, and provincial neighborhoods shaped the well-known accents of many Midwestern cities.
The Rust Belt Isn’t a Riddle; It’s a Home
A new essay collection showcases Rust Belt writers on topics like desegregation, clean water, racism, classism, and what it's like to be misunderstood by the coasts.
Levee Wars: How a Secretive Lobbying Group Is Working to Subvert Flood Regulations
A Lobbying group in Illinois is weakening regulations from the Army Corps of Engineers that prevents towns from building levees that harm their neighbors.
How Two Midwest Cities Are Handling Rohingya Resettlement
In Chicago, the Rohingya have seen deep communal and governmental support to acclimate to life in the states, and to advocate for their people from abroad. In Milwaukee, the community hopes to follow suit.
The American Heartland’s Uncertain Future
The biggest surprise of November 8th, 2016, was the fall of three crucial bricks in the great Midwestern…
What Did the Hottest Year on Record Mean for the Midwest?
The Midwest’s warm and soggy winter weather.
All Snowflakes Look the Same
After I moved to Wisconsin to pursue an education, other people’s racial perceptions began to pursue me.
