Genesee Valley Guardian — Vol 2, Issue 14 — April 7, 2026

Genesee Valley Guardian

Vol 2, Issue 14 — April 7, 2026

RALLY REPORT — APRIL 4, 2026

Rally at Geneseo Village Park — April 4, 2026

GVI thanks Genesee Valley Citizens for Peace (GVCP) for organizing and hosting a rally on Saturday, April 4, 2026 in Geneseo. About 75 activists from both organizations and other residents of the community gathered to protest the War with Iran and the authoritarian overreach of the Trump Regime in starting this war that a majority of Americans do not support.

This is a good opportunity to learn more about Genesee Valley Citizens for Peace and to see their Year In Review 2025. GVCP is entirely dependent on annual membership dues for its budget to promote peace from the Genesee Valley. For a modest donation, you can become a member and support their work!

Join or Donate to GVCP

KEEP THE MOMENTUM GOING

Handmaid Army Memorial Action in Remembrance of Nurul Amin Shah Alam

Saturday, April 11th · 1:00 PM · Batavia, NY
Batavia Federal Detention Center, 4250 Federal Drive, Batavia, NY

Nurul Amin Shah Alam was a legally blind and elderly immigrant who died after ICE released him from detention and dropped him off several miles from his home, in freezing temperatures, at a closed coffee shop in the Buffalo area. An Albany, NY group of ReSisters will march as costumed Handmaids inspired by Margaret Atwood’s novel and the cable television production “A Handmaid’s Tale” on National F*ck ICE Day to honor his memory.

How to participate: Join them in solidarity with or without rally signs at the Batavia Detention Center, 4250 Federal Drive, Batavia, NY. Please wear typical civilian clothing appropriate for the weather unless you have made prior arrangements with the Handmaid Army of New York.

Genesee Valley Indivisible will share additional information about the exact route of their march and parking when it becomes available.

GENESEE VALLEY VOICES

From Heather Cox Richardson, an honorary Genesee Valley Voice:

At 8:03 this morning, Easter Sunday, President Donald J. Trump’s social media account posted: “Tuesday will be Power Plant Day, and Bridge Day, all wrapped up in one, in Iran. There will be nothing like it!!! Open the F*ckin’ Strait, you crazy b*stards, or you’ll be living in Hell—JUST WATCH! Praise be to Allah. President DONALD J. TRUMP”

Senator Chris Murphy (D-CT) posted on ‘X’: “If I were in Trump’s Cabinet, I would spend Easter calling constitutional lawyers about the 25th Amendment. This is completely, utterly unhinged. He’s already killed thousands. He’s going to kill thousands more.”

Murphy was not the only one thinking along those lines. Hollie Silverman of Newsweek reported that on the prediction market platform Kalshi, which allows traders to buy “yes” or “no” shares on the question “Will the 25th Amendment be used during Trump’s presidency?” “yes” has moved in recent days from 28.6% to 35.1%.

Letters From An American, April 5, 2026

UPCOMING EVENTS

GVI Weekly Community Meeting

Thursdays, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
St. Michael’s Episcopal Church, Geneseo, NY
Enter through the red door in the back of the church.

Welcome. No RSVP required.
New Format: Agenda arrives in member email inboxes on Thursday mornings.
Weather cancellations emailed to all GVI members by 3:00 PM Thursday.
Address & map
Join our member email list

Questions or suggestions?

Candidate Forum — NY Congressional District 24

Tuesday, April 14 · 6:30 PM
Little Finger Lakes Center
4705 S Main St, Hemlock, NY 14466
Organized by Hemlock Rising Indivisible — Stay tuned for more details!

OneNYS Indivisible Statewide Call

Tuesday, April 14 · 6:30–7:30 PM · Zoom

Join Indivisibles from across New York State for a statewide strategy call.

Agenda:

“What is Ground Truth” — with Caitlin from the NY19 coalition
A fighter score rubric to measure your candidates against each other — with Kathy from NW Bronx Indivisible
“How to Assemble an Activist” book — with Brooklyn Resisters group leader Saul
“What happened with the Deadline Hochul climate-centered accountability event and other climate priorities in the budget” — with Kamran from Indivisible ADK/Saratoga
General discussion

May Day — National General Strike

Friday, May 1st — SAVE THE DATE
A national call to action. Options for work slow-downs and solidarity actions for those who cannot walk off the job. Local details are coming together and will be shared in this Newsletter and on the website of Genesee Valley Indivisible.

Other ways to prepare:

Register to join an organizing call at 7:00 PM EDT
If you are attending the GVI Weekly Community Meeting at this time, register and receive a recording on Friday
Download and read “The Real Affordability Agenda”
Visit and subscribe to MayDayStrong.org for additional information and inspiration

MayDayStrong.org

Weekly Geneseo Wednesday and Friday Protests

Wednesdays and Fridays — 4:00–5:00 PM
Gateway Corner Park in Geneseo, NY (across from Wegmans)
Join the ‘Geneseo Visibles’ — all are welcome, even if you can only stay for 10 minutes!

Weekly Hemlock Protest

Wednesdays — 3:30–4:30 PM (Winter Schedule)
Southeast Corner of Rt 15A and Rt 20A (aka “Dollar General Corner”)
Organized by Hemlock Rising Indivisible (hemlockrise8@gmail.com)