 Smith left the paper in 2009 to pursue an academic career at a Tennessee university, but still contributes an occasional article.The magazine shifted back to Detroit for final editing and production with Peter and Marilyn Werbe having responsibility for much of that plus the magazine's business functions.The collective now consists of the Werbes and several others throughout North America

In 2008, long-time contributor Marius Mason was arrested as part of what some call the Green Scare.