Belt Magazine

https://beltmag.com
Screenshot of the Belt Magazine website
Belt Magazine is an independent nonprofit media organization dedicated to covering the American Midwest. Founded in Cleveland, Ohio, the publication combines reported journalism, long-form essays, commentary, and cultural criticism to examine the region's history and contemporary challenges. Its coverage includes economic change, labor, politics, environment, urban development, literature, and regional identity. In addition to publishing daily digital journalism, Belt produces books and special editorial projects centered on Midwestern communities. The publication works with journalists, scholars, and writers from across the region. Its mission is to provide nuanced reporting and storytelling that reflects the diversity and complexity of the Midwest.

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Last updated date: September 2026

Location:
Cleveland, United States
Year the organization
started publishing:
2013
Languages:
English
Type of coverage:
Regional
Area of coverage:
The Rust Belt and greater Midwest

Content

Type of content produced by theme:
Environment
Politics
Entertainment and culture
Journalism genres:
Chronicles and non-fiction
Opinion
Narrative journalism
Journalism coverage types and techniques:
Solutions or constructive journalism
Engaged, community-driven or participatory journalism
Tech platforms and other mediums used:
Website
Newsletter

Management and team

Founders

Female:
1
Male:
0
Founders:
Anne Trubek
Directors:

Team

Full-time employees:
0
Part-time employees:
0
Freelancers or consultants:
0
Volunteers:
0

Business structure and revenue sources

Organization tax status:
Non-profit
The primary source of revenue reported by media leaders:
Grants

Why is this profile included?

This media outlet is part of our directory because it meets SembraMedia’s inclusion criteria: it produces original content, serves the public interest, and works with independence and transparency. This profile was developed using information provided directly by the media outlet, through surveys or interviews. We aim to keep the information current, but SembraMedia does not guarantee its accuracy or completeness, and recommends verifying any key details with the media organization.

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