Dr. Laura Warren Hill speaks about the process of researching her new book, and some of the things she uncovered along the way.

by JASON TAYLOR ROCHESTER, NY--As the old proverb goes, “the best time to plant a tree was twenty years ago, the second best time is...

Will local elected bodies continue live-streaming meetings post-COVID? And what are the implications for accessibility and transparency?

It’s report card season, not just for schools about to release for summer vacation, but also for the Rochester region.

Why does local news coverage of communities of color focus on the negative and the sensational? What would it take to repair trust?

Joan Coles Howard says the paper's mission was to bring all kinds of news, including, importantly, good news, to Rochester's Black community

The use of the term excited delirium is "antagonistic" to the goals of treating patients with compassion, says Arjun Byju.

Rajesh Barnabas talks about the history of Rochester Indymedia and the importance of instant publishing and collaborative news collectives.

Monroe County reported its first COVID death one year ago today. We still don't know the extent of racial disparities in COVID rates.

In a new op-ed Angela Tona writes "I worry about the assumption that social workers are inherently equipped to support people in crises."

The AG said Tuesday her office "presented the strongest case possible" to a grand jury in Daniel Prude's case.

Rochester is touting its new RPD database as proof of its commitment to transparency. But is there more where that came from?

The allegations read like a greatest hits of GOP fear-mongering tactics. But in some other states, Muntaqim would have been able to vote.

Feeling provoked by your newsfeed? Want tips for identifying media bias or doing a reverse image search? Mary Lawrence shares

Documents suggest a concerted effort to depict Prude as a danger to officers while downplaying the RPD's role in his suffocation death.

The RCSD stands to lose 30% of its budget in a single calendar year. Do elected leaders have the courage to do something about it?

Preliminary survey results show educators share some common concerns, values with respect to reopening schools.

Dozens were arrested while protesting the mayor's ban on overnight gatherings in Rochester. I was there reporting. And I was arrested too.

We recently asked participants in last weekend's BLM rally what their ideal city budget would like.

Participants provide first-person accounts of last weekend's BLM protest, highlighting moments of heroism, solidarity, and collective rage.

The push to repeal "50-a" is gathering new steam. But if police can legally destroy disciplinary records after 1 year, will that be enough?

Carvin Eison says he made the film to provide context for what he describes as a "rebellion."

Kim Weeden speaks with WXIR about the study's findings and what they mean for reopening campus to in-person learning in the fall.

Memorial Day is an occasion to celebrate those who made the "ultimate sacrifice." But what about when sacrifice becomes civic duty?

Dr. Shawgi Tell discusses why the charter school and big tech industries appear poised to weather, and even profit from, the current crisis.

Sheppard speaks out about the grip political factions have on local politics, and on her desire to "level the playing field."

Advocates are demanding greater protections and relief for Western New York's farmworkers.

A new campaign calling for "energy democracy" and the public takeover of RG&E's services is taking off in Rochester.

Monroe County must begin to treat racism as the public health crisis that it is.

Critics say Cuomo has continued to pursue an austerity agenda despite the worsening pandemic.

Jewish activists engage in "phone zap" to demand ICE release immigrants in federal custody amid coronavirus outbreak.

People converged on Geneva to call attention to a case of state violence in their own backyards, among other issues.

For Robin Wilt, the 100th anniversary of the 19th amendment is an occasion to remember those women whose rights were deferred.

Michelle Sapere speaks about the goals of a new progressive rank and file caucus of Rochester public school teachers.

The decision to quietly exclude restaurant workers from the wage raise comes after massive pressure from an industry lobbying group.

Jason Taylor speaks with Carol Burris of the Network for Public Education about the report, "Still Asleep at the Wheel"

Paul Figueroa on the international character of austerity and solidarity.

Barbara Madeloni discusses rank-and-file organizing, "illegal strikes," and Rochester City School District staff cuts.

A new Trump administration rule could cause thousands of local SNAP recipients to lose access to food stamps.

Mary Lawrence and Matthew Treadwell took a deep dive into the reasons for the Rochester City School District's $30 million budget shortfall.

Three prominent members of the local Jewish community call on Sandra Doorley to apologize for "anti-semitic language."