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When Caregiving Becomes a 24/7 Battle: Finding Help Without Knowing Where to Start
The quiet crisis of caregiving, and how to navigate the maze of support no one tells you about. Caregiving can feel like an unending,...

George Payne
6 hours ago4 min read


Men: Put Down the Hot Dog and Help Save Your Colon!
If you are a man who enjoys hot dogs and sausages, you might want to rethink how much of those you eat. A study published in the British...

Katlyn Newberry
Jun 232 min read


The Missing Piece in Justice Reform: Officer Wellness
“Caring for myself is not self-indulgence, it is self-preservation.”— Audre Lorde When we talk about justice reform in Rochester and...

George Cassidy Payne
Jun 209 min read


Juneteenth Is Not a Rival to the Fourth of July — It’s the Fulfillment of It
When we gather to celebrate the Fourth of July, we rightly remember the Declaration of Independence and the birth of this great republic....

Ayesha Kreutz
Jun 183 min read


Reclaiming the Church’s African Roots and Imagining Its Future
I never thought I’d live to see an American pope. And yet, here we are: Pope Leo, a humble son of Chicago, a scholar steeped in the...

George Payne
May 265 min read


Why Trump Would Still Beat Harris Today
Donald Trump has been in office for more than 100 days and if there ever was a honeymoon, it’s definitely over. How is the president...

Dr. Louis Perron
May 192 min read


The Price of Silence: How America Abandoned 9/11 for Saudi Gold
In 2017, Donald Trump landed in Riyadh and was met with gold medallions, sword dances, and royal fanfare. It was his first trip abroad as...

George Cassidy Payne
May 162 min read


The Crisis Within: A Nation on the Brink
As our democracy and economy weaken with every executive order, tariff, and unlawful deportation, the country finds itself in a...

Lydia Alston-Murphy
Apr 294 min read


Black Voters Matter and the King Center Unite to Create New Generation of Activists
Now that Donald Trump is back in the White House, he has moved with all deliberate speed to dismantle all the hard-earned Civil Rights,...

Barrington M. Salmon
Apr 236 min read


A Tribute to Pope Francis: December 17, 1936 -April 21, 2025
Jorge Mario Bergoglio came into the world at a time when fascism was on the rise, dictators were gaining their foothold, sovereign...

George Payne
Apr 222 min read


A Palm Sunday in Hell: Why Ukraine Still Needs Us
George Cassidy Payne On Palm Sunday, April 13, 2025, as congregants across Ukraine gathered to mark the beginning of Holy Week, two...

George Cassidy Payne
Apr 186 min read


The Erasure of Women in Power
David W. Marshall In 2024, four women held the rank of four-star general or admiral. One year later, in 2025, there are none. This is...

David W. Marshall
Apr 164 min read


Trump's Budget Is A Betrayal Of His Promise To Working-Class Americans
President Donald Trump Donald Trump and extreme MAGA Republicans are doing everything they can to tank our economy, drive us toward a...

Marc H. Morial
Apr 153 min read


In a World of Chaos, Gandhi’s Truth and Nonviolence Still Offer a Path Forward
~ George Cassidy Payne The 21st century is on fire. From Gaza to Ukraine, from mass shootings to nuclear brinkmanship, violence dominates...

George Payne
Apr 85 min read


ICE Should Respect the Sanctity of Churches
David W. Marshall Trust is a powerful word. It involves relying on someone to be honest and reliable. It becomes a belief in a person’s...

David W. Marshall
Apr 24 min read


Running Out of Good Things to Say
Dr. E. Faye Williams, Esq. (Ret.) At one time, there were such wonderful things about which I could write. It was always a pleasure to...

Dr. E. Faye Williams
Apr 13 min read


A Budget That Delivers For Monroe County
As Chair of the New York State Senate Transportation Committee, I see firsthand how strategic investments in our infrastructure will...

Senator Jeremy Cooney
Mar 282 min read


Our Fight Against Oligarchy
David W. Marshall You are either against President Trump or you are for him. In the same vein, you are either for authoritarians running...

David W. Marshall
Mar 274 min read


Activism Is the Rent I Pay for Living on This Planet
George Cassidy Payne Alice Walker once said, “Activism is the rent we pay for living on the planet.” I understand her words...

George Payne
Mar 253 min read


Lawsuit Litigation Funding Reform Can Bring Justice Without Strings
Black History Month honors the achievements and sacrifices of African Americans throughout our nation’s history, but celebrating the past...

Julianne Malveaux
Mar 204 min read
Top Stories


Cooney, NYS Troopers PBA Urge Governor to Sign Mental Health Leave Bill for State Police
State Senator Jeremy Cooney and leaders of the New York State Troopers Police Benevolent Association (NYSTPBA) on Monday urged Governor...


Rochester School Board Adopts Strict Limits on Student Use of Personal Electronic Devices
The Rochester City School District held a public meeting on Tuesday, to provide an overview and survey results of a new policy that...


NYSDOT Unveils Draft 2050 Master Plan with Focus on Equity, Resilience, and Urban Reinvestment
The New York State Department of Transportation has released its draft Transportation Master Plan 2050, outlining a sweeping 25-year...


“Big Beautiful Bill” Threatens Coverage, Access for Millions of Low-Income Americans
Sweeping legislation known as the “One Big Beautiful Bill” (OBBBA), recently passed by Congress and championed by President Donald Trump,...


RG&E and NYSEG Seeking Significant Rate Hikes
According to filings submitted Tuesday, Rochester Gas & Electric (RG&E) and New York State Electric & Gas (NYSEG) have formally asked the...
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