The Shoestring is a web magazine that covers culture and politics in Western Mass. Pitches featuring themes of food/environmental justice, housing rights, education, organizing with and by societally marginalized groups or featuring deep dives into local history will be extra welcome. According to an old tweet, they pay $50 per piece (600 to 1,000 words). They pay over $100 for more time consuming investigative pieces and deep dives. To learn more, refer to their pitch guide.