GUEST OPINION
Martin Luther King Jr. in 2021
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If King were alive today, he would be telling us to seize this moment to correct historic wrongs and do what’s right.
Economy & Business
Will the economy rebound post-pandemic?
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In a Rochester Beacon online event, economists Jed Kolko and Mark Zupan say much depends on the success of vaccination programs. The region’s wealth of colleges and universities could be engines of recovery.
Justice & Public Safety
On the thin blue line
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Rochester police officers say they serve the public with pride, but are angered and frustrated by events of the last year.
Government & Politics
Morelle: ‘History will judge us’
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Monroe County’s Democratic representative on Capitol Hill says impeachment is necessary because “Donald Trump’s actions and rhetoric clearly demonstrate that he is unfit for the presidency.”
Community
Three reasons why the Bills will beat the Ravens
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We have needed this Buffalo Bills season more than ever—and on Saturday, they are likely to retain their “team of destiny” moniker.
Government & Politics
Capitol riot lays bare GOP rift
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When the leader of Monroe County Republicans disavowed the violence of the pro-Trump mob, his statement drew fire from many who insist the presidential election was stolen.
Letter from Washington
Views from the nation’s capital
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Several Rochester natives who work in Washington share their thoughts on the assault on the U.S. Capitol.
Government & Politics
Readers strongly favor removing Trump from office
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In a Rochester Beacon poll, three-quarters of respondents said the president should be impeached or removed under the 25th Amendment.
Government & Politics
This is not who we are
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After the horrific events of Jan. 6, our political leaders must find unity and act with collective clarity in the coming days.
Government & Politics
Storming of the Capitol
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Local representatives condemn the pro-Trump mob that assaulted the halls of Congress during the joint session to officially count Electoral College votes confirming Joe Biden’s victory. Biden’s election was ratified in the early morning hours.