by Jean Allen Scratching At The Door Until It Opens And Running Outside And Rolling In The Grass is the first full length album of Rochester’s local folk supergroup, Georgie. Founded by…
Month: June 2026
ROC DSA Statement on the Murders of Eryka Caldwell and Juniper Blessing
Until this murderous, genocidal intent is swept from our nation, we have a responsibility to organize and overturn the unjust systems that lead to this violence. There still exist threats to trans lives even in Seattle and Rochester which are both considered deep-blue cities. The entirety of New York State passed the Trans Safe Haven Act to protect gender affirming care and to protect trans lives. However, work continues at the federal level to strip away these protections. Work still continues to dehumanize trans lives and eradicate trans existence from our nation and from the world by any means available. That means we must continually work to uphold and protect trans lives, dignity, and freedom in the face of these attacks.
On Self-Replication in AI and Capitalism
by Gregory Lebens-Higgins The rapid mechanization of the world has inspired a wealth of fiction with the theme of machines acting without human impulse and beyond human intention. These depictions speak to…
Why Did Democratic Socialists Vote ‘No’ On Rochester’s Budget?
The following remarks were delivered by councilmembers Mary Lupien, Stanley Martin, and Chiara “KeeKee” Smith in explanation of their votes against the proposed budget, which dedicates more than 25% ($160 million) to the Rochester Police Department.
Fiume o Morte: Anti-Fascist Memory Making
by Rich J. In a small municipal park at the corner of South and Alexander, there is a statue of city namesake Nathaniel Rochester. The space itself is more of a neighborhood…
The American Spirit
by Jean Allen Never protested a day in my life You wont hear me whining Yeah ill work overtime for time and a half Time and a quarter Time and time Im…
Getting Grounded: Comments on ZAP (the Rochester Zoning Alignment Project)
by Elizabeth Henderson As temperatures seesaw and heavy rains cause Lake Ontario levels to swell, Rochester is releasing the final draft of the revised Zoning code for public scrutiny. How humans behave…
Fund Our Community, Not Cops
Given all this, it is absurd that the City budget dedicates more than one-quarter – nearly $190 million – to this broken system. We know there are better alternatives available. We know that if we provide adequate housing, food, and other necessities; when we implement robust mental health and crisis interventions, that crime will be reduced. Not every public safety issue requires a response from an officer with a gun.
A Socialized Right to Life
by Sami M.
“Reproduction isn’t just about bringing a child into the world, but ensuring there are systems in place so that those children, and all children, may thrive. It also means maintaining the right to determine where, when, and how those are, or are not, brought into the world. If we are not forceful in our demands, we will only cede ground.”
The Meaning of Democracy
by Logan W. Cole
“Though we extoll the virtues of democracy in most aspects of our life, we are often completely willing to give up the pretense of pursuing democracy in one place – our jobs.”