The Shoestring is a web magazine that covers culture and politics in Western Mass. They are accepting pitches. Pitches that feature “themes of food/environmental justice, housing rights, organizing with & by societally marginalized groups or deep dives into local history are extra welcome.” They pay $50 per piece (600 to 1,000 words). They pay over $100 for more time consuming investigative pieces and deep dives. Pitches should be sent to theshoestringmag@gmail.com. To learn more, refer to their Tweet and their website.