CCPC Office Reopening Social / Fundraiser
CCPC Office Reopening Social / Fundraiser Wednesday, June 8 from 5 to 7 pm @ CCPC Office, 11910 Detroit Ave. Lakewood 44107. Many of us haven’t seen each other live since the Pandemic began over two years ago. We thought it would be good to get together for a social event at our new look office to celebrate its reopening with food, beverages and some great conversation. If you can bring a donation that would be great, If not please come anyways. If you can’t make it but can donate, please click here or mail a check made out to Cuyahoga County Progressive Caucus at 11910 Detroit Ave. Lakewood 44107.
Cleveland Jobs With Justice 2022 Spring Celebration
2022 Virtual Spring Celebration This year Cleveland Jobs With Justice is going to recognize workers who are Building Power for Worker Justice by running organizing campaigns and striking to improve their rights in the workplace. Join us Thursday, May 26 @ 6;30 pm to hear from workers who are building Power for Worker Justice here in Cleveland and across the country. Hear the stories from Starbucks, Amy’s Kitchen and other workers organizing Unions and striking for improved conditions in the workplace. Entertainment will be provided by Cleveland’s own labor musician, Todd Smith. Click here to register for the event . After registering you’ll receive the Zoom link.
Immigration Court Monitors Needed
Immigration Working Group CLE is looking for volunteer Court Monitors to observe and record proceedings in the Immigration Court in Cleveland. We plan to use the information to update the initial report that was released in 2020, The Cleveland Immigration Court is located in the Federal Courthouse at 801 W. Superior Avenue, Suite 1300 in Cleveland. The ask is that you commit at least one morning or afternoon every couple of weeks when the project resumes, hopefully by the end of June. Within the next few weeks we will provide training for new volunteers as well as a refresher course for previous volunteers. We will give you everything you will need to monitor the court and continue to work with you after the training. Please fill out this google form to get on the list for the upcoming training.
Activism at Home
Sign the Guardians for Fair Work Petition
Stop HB 607 and HJR 2 – Bad Bail Bills
Sign the Petition Opposing the proposed $550 million County Jail
Stop HB 616: an attack on Honest and Inclusive Education
Petition Calling on Ohio Attorney General to Dissolve FirstEnergy Corporation
Mobilize the Vote NEO Volunteer Opportunities
Mobilize the Vote NEO is launching an active Spring, Summer and Fall of voter registration and activism in low – turnout precincts in Cleveland. Indicate your interests here and they will share volunteer opportunities with you.
Virtual Vote Forward Letters to Voters The third Wednesday of every month from 6:30 from 6:30 to 8 pm
How You Can Help the People of Ukraine
Below are links to some Ukrainian relief organizations that our friends from the Cleveland Council on World Affairs provided.
United Ukrainian American Relief Committee
The Ukrainian Congress Committee of America
Black Lives Matter
10 killed, 3 wounded in racist shooting at Buffalo supermarket
GOP leaders say little to condemn violent political rhetoric
Several bail reform measures on the table for Ohio Lawmakers
Join the Justice for Tamir Campaign
Juneteenth Celebration in Coventry Village Sunday, June 19 from 1 to 9 pm @ Coventry Rd. Cleveland Heights
The People’s Archive of Police Violence in Cleveland is a space for healing, accountability, and justice. Add your voice and tell the real story of the ongoing protests in and around Cleveland. Go to archivingpoliceviolence.org and click on “Tell Your Story” to submit pictures, videos, and narratives with your name or anonymously. This archive is endorsed by Black Lives Matter Cleveland, Black Man Army, Puncture the Silence – Stop Mass Incarceration, and the Northeast Ohio Black Health Coalition. Visit the Facebook page
Other Upcoming Events
Indivisible Strongsville May Social and Meeting Thursday, May 19 @ 6:30 pm @ Strongsville Library, 18700 Westwood Dr. Strongsville 44136
Benefit Concert for NEOCH Friday, May 20 @ 5 pm @ Five O’clock Lounge,11904 Detroit Ave. Lakewood 4410
Cleveland Asian Festival Saturday, May 21 and Sunday, May 22 from 11 am to 7 pm @ E.27th and Payne Ave. Cleveland 44114
Cleveland Public Library Writers and Readers Featuring Anita Hill Saturday, May 21 @ noon (digital)
Connecting the Dots: Solar Powered Success Sunday, May 22 @ 5 pm (digital)
Messaging Matters: Talking to Voters Tuesday, May 24 @ 6:30 pm (digital)
Ohio Coalition of Labor Union Women Statewide Conference Friday, June 3 and Saturday, June 4 @ Hilton DoubleTree – Downtown Cleveland, 11111 Lakeside Avenue East, Cleveland 44114, Click the link to see the schedule and register for the event.
Pride in the CLE 2022 March and Festival Saturday, June 4 @ Cleveland Mall’s B & C, East Mall Dr. Cleveland 44114. Click the link to view other 2022 Pride events.
Cuyahoga County Solar Co – op Information Session Thursday, June 9 @ 6 pm @ Nature’s Oasis, 3385 Tuttle Rd. Shaker Heights 44122 or click the link to register for the Zoom link
Cleveland Walk for Healthcare Justice Saturday, June 11 from 10 to 11:30 am @ Edgewater Park Lower Level. Meet in the grassy area by the parking lot.
Mass Poor People’s Assembly and Moral March on Washington Saturday, June 18 @ Washington DC. Click the link for details
Also in the News
Local
Bans OFF Cleveland abortion rally draws large crowd to downtown Cleveland A special thanks to those of you who participated
Affordable housing, lead removal, violence prevention and more top Cleveland mayor’s priority list for ARPA spending All of this sounds good but let’s see what actually makes the cut
Cuyahoga County Council receptive to Global Center renovations, to be asked for funding soon Is $46 million to make it into a meeting hub a worthwhile investment?
State
Ohio voters won’t decide recreational marijuana until at least a year This comes out of an agreement between state leaders and the group seeking to make it legal
Low income Ohioans are feeling the pinch of national baby formula shortage Even if you find the right formula it is becoming impossible to get enough
Gas and Electric Companies Cut Off 270.000 Ohioans Amid Pandemic While Earning Billions in Profit This began in the fall of 2020 when PUCO lifted the moratorium.
National
U.S. abortion rights advocates fuming over Biden, Democratic response to looming threat No meaningful plan exists to deal with the threat
4 polling takeaways ahead of 2022 midterm election The good news is that all of them give the Democrats a chance.
What Happens After Movement – Backed Politicians Take Office The co – governance model seems to be gaining traction
End Poverty Now Cleveland
Please check out and like the End Poverty Now Cleveland Facebook page!
Immigration Updates
Immigrant Defense Fund
Cleveland Jobs With Justice and other leaders and organizations in Cleveland have launched a new fundraising vehicle to be able to provide flights, bond, and other assistance to immigrants harmed by ICE enforcement right here in Ohio. All donations are tax-deductible. Click here to donate, and please share!
Immigration Working Group CLE
Follow The Immigration Working Group CLE for updates and actions from a coalition of organizations and local community activists advocating for immigrant rights.
Immigration News
Biden Must End Racist, Detention – First Immigration Policy
Beyond Immigration; ICE’s massive surveillance system has info on most Americans, report says
The GOP’s fake concern on immigration
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Steve Holecko, CCPC Political Director, 440 220 1874
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