Politicians and pundits often use the term “heartland” to describe the center of the country, invoking nostalgic images of expansive farmland and idyllic small towns. But the region is hardly that static; it’s continuously shaped by new residents, growing cities and economic trends.
The Atlantic gathered policymakers, business leaders, community advocates, journalists and others to consider how the region is adapting to its changing reality.
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