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politics1 month ago•17 min saved

Seneca Nation and Rochester reject Trump's 'Lake America' rename as trade war escalates

President Trump signed an executive order on August 27, 2026, renaming Lake Ontario to 'Lake America' within U.S. geographic records. The Seneca Nation and Rochester City Council condemned the move, citing Indigenous heritage and local sovereignty. CNN analyzed the action as a symbolic trade-war tactic against Canada, while USA Today contextualized it within a broader pattern of Trump-era rebranding of national landmarks.

via AP News|

#donald-trump #lake-ontario #politics

politics3 years ago•0 min saved

"Boosting Turnout: Strategies for Increasing Participation in Primary Elections"

Primary elections are taking place in Monroe County, New York, with voters deciding on seven seats in the Monroe County Legislature, as well as positions in the Rochester City Council and School Board. Ontario County Democrats will also be selecting candidates for County Clerk and City of Geneva Mayor. Results will be available starting at 9 p.m. and will include absentee and early voting results.

via RochesterFirst|

#monroe-county #ontario-county #politics