Austin DeLorme
Staff Writer
Class of 2028
adelorm2@u.rochester.edu

Articles by Austin

The DeLorme Report: Twenty-two

It's not only healthcare coverage that is an issue within the veteran community. Education, food assistance, job security, mental health counseling, and help integrating into civilian life are all vital in aiding our veterans.

The DeLorme Report: Canada’s conservatives are paving a path for the West

While I am cautious about allowing power to be given to the far-right, I am realistic in recognizing that the center-right is economically beneficial for the middle class.

The DeLorme Report: These ‘wanted’ posters are antisemitic. Period

Labeling the posters with “wanted” provides a uniquely dangerous situation, in which actors are inciting violence against administrators and Jews. 

The DeLorme Report: Trump’s victory is hopeful, yet frightening

While President-elect Trump's policies will right America's economic and world standing, I become fearful of what our social fabric will become over the next four years.

Bronson secures victory for another State Assembly term

Longtime assemblyman Harry Bronson (D) fended off challenger Tracy DiFlorio (R) in his race to hold New York’s 138th Assembly…

Monroe County’s voting trends

From 2000 to 2024, party makeup shifted, and the Democrats took on the challenge of reshaping Monroe County politics.

The DeLorme Report: As a Rochesterian — I’m pissed, and I’m voting for a Republican

For this year's race in New York’s 25th Congressional District, Joe Morelle (D) has got to go. Gregg Sadwick (R) needs to be our next representative.

The DeLorme Report: The Vance Walz debate was … refreshing?

While it definitely is not the end-all be-all to our current political climate, it showed a generation of young people what politics used to be like before the era of Donald Trump

The DeLorme Report: The real loser of the debate? You

As the night progressed, it appeared that neither candidate would be offering anything substantive. Instead, both President Trump and Vice President Harris stuck to their talking points.

The DeLorme Report: The status quo has got to go

Congress has always been an institution highly scrutinized by the American public. Excluding exceptional circumstances like 9/11, Congress has never polled above 50% for public approval polling. In fact, they tend to barely reach 25% most of the time.