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George Payne
6 days ago4 min read
When Strength is Misunderstood: Donald Trump’s Toxic Masculinity and the Half-Mast Debate
George Cassidy Payne is a writer, educator, and counselor. Donald Trump’s reported insistence that flags be raised during his...
George Payne
Jan 145 min read
Child Care Support: A Cornerstone for Breaking the Cycle of Poverty
George Cassidy Payne is a writer, philosopher, and advocate based in Rochester, NY. In New York State, nearly half of the children live...
Katlyn Newberry
Jan 82 min read
Partnership with Evening Clinic Helps ‘Working Poor’ Access Cancer Screenings
Katlyn Newberry, community outreach coordinator at the Cancer Services Program of the Finger Lakes Region The Cancer Services Program of...
Hazel Trice-Edney
Jan 85 min read
Grieving After Caregiving: After Death of Her Parents, Daughter Finds Healing Through Puzzling
Dr. Tisha Lewis Ellison with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. "Tom" and Lucille Lewis. Mr. Lewis, a retired DC police officer and founder of...
Dr. Paul Miller
Jan 75 min read
Benjamin Crump Will Address the Educational Crisis in Rochester on January 18
Dr. Paul Miller Civil Rights Attorney Benjamin Crump is coming to Rochester on January 18, 2025 to address the educational crisis we are...
George Payne
Jan 64 min read
High-Speed Rail: A Future for Upstate New York
George Cassidy Payne In recent years, growing interest in high-speed rail (HSR) has emerged as a potential solution to long-standing...
David W. Marshall
Jan 34 min read
Will the Next HUD Secretary Fight for the Unhoused?
David W. Marshall In 2000, Republican George W. Bush ran for president as a “compassionate conservative.” Bush defended his approach:...
Jose Peo
Dec 31, 20243 min read
When Profits Trump Pain: The Real Cost of Hochul’s Veto of the Grieving Families Act
~ Jose Peo is co-host of the Politically Correcting podcast I was approached last night by a gentleman I did not know, but had heard...
Howard Eagle
Dec 31, 20244 min read
Rochester’s Academic Crisis: Why Media Narratives Miss the Bigger Picture
Howard Eagle Rochester parents and residents should urgently focus on the persistent and alarming academic crisis within the Rochester...
American Lung Association
Dec 30, 20243 min read
The American Lung Association Shares Six Essential Tips to for Healthier Lungs in the New Year
New Year’s Resolution: Prioritize Lung Health in 2025 With the New Year right around the corner, it’s a great time to set some lung...
George Payne
Dec 30, 20245 min read
Clarissa Street: The Heartbeat of Rochester’s Cultural Legacy
Clarissa Street, nestled in the Corn Hill neighborhood of Rochester, holds a deep well of historical and cultural significance....
Barrington M. Salmon
Dec 23, 20245 min read
Racism, Reprisals and Retribution Expected from Trump Presidency
Donald Trump Despite dire warnings about the alarming plans Donald Trump and the MAGA-dominated Republican Party have for the United...
George Payne
Dec 23, 20244 min read
The Vision and Promise of High Falls State Park
~ George Cassidy Payne is a writer and educator. He lives in Irondequoit, NY. I first learned about the proposed High Falls State Park...
Dr. E. Faye Williams
Dec 23, 20243 min read
War on Women
Dr. E. Faye Williams In case you haven’t noticed, there is an uptick in the war on women. The tragedy is that war isn’t just coming from...
George Payne
Dec 19, 20246 min read
The Price of Freedom: Why Income Taxes Are Essential for a Thriving Society
George Cassidy Payne is a writer, philosopher, and advocate based in Rochester, NY. I recently came across Jose Peo’s radio segment...
Dr. E. Faye Williams
Dec 17, 20243 min read
Brilliant Black Women
Dr. E. Faye Williams, Esq. (Ret) Let’s face it. There are some people who are jealous and can’t stand the idea of so many brilliant Black...
Dr. E. Faye Williams
Dec 13, 20243 min read
Biden Pardons Hunter
Dr. E. Faye Willams I’m in full support of President Joe Biden’s pardon of his son, Hunter, as well as Atty. Marilyn Mosby. But for the...
Marc H. Morial
Dec 12, 20242 min read
Working to Close the Vaccine Gap is a Collective Effort
Marc H. Morial It is no secret how devastating the COVID-19 pandemic has been for marginalized communities in this country. The National...
George Payne
Dec 11, 20244 min read
Rochester’s Path Forward: Embracing Innovation, Not Political Partisanship
George Cassidy Payne is a writer, philosopher, and advocate based in Rochester, NY. Mr. Peo raises legitimate concerns about Rochester’s...
Jose Peo
Dec 9, 20243 min read
Opposing the Kodak Democrats
~ Jose Peo is co-host of the Politically Correcting podcast After the 2024 election, I was honestly stunned that Rochester voted for...
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