CCPC News and Events: May 5, 2022

Congratulations!

To the CCPC members who won their races for Cuyahoga County Democratic Party Central Committee on Tuesday. Next step is to find and support a progressive candidate for Party Chair. Stay tuned!

Congratulations also to CCPC endorsed candidates Nan Whaley for Governor of Ohio and Chris Ronayne for Cuyahoga County Executive who also won their primaries on Tuesday. Both now face Republicans and will need our help in the General Election.

And finally a special thanks to those of you who did any volunteer work for our progressive candidates. Particularly those of you who put a lot of hours in on the Nina Turner for Congress campaign. Please take a little time to rest and recharge and prepare for the numerous new challenges now facing us.

The Nightmare is Upon Us

Supreme Court has voted to overturn abortion rights, draft opinion shows

Bans Off Our Bodies: Cleveland Day of Action Saturday, May 14 from 11 am to 1 pm @ Willard Park, corner of E. 9th St. and Lakeside Ave. Cleveland. If the U. S. Supreme Court overturns Roe v Wade this summer, twenty six states, including Ohio are poised to ban abortion. We will then have seen the complete destruction of abortion access. It has never been more important to physically show up for abortion rights! Rally with Planned Parenthood Advocates of Ohio on Saturday, May 14 as we prepare for what’s to come on Decision Day and show that we won’t stop fighting to preserve our right to an abortion and bodily autonomy!

Three Abortion Funds to Donate to Right Now in Ohio, Which Would Likely Ban Abortions if Roe is Overturned

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.

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

Razom for Ukraine

Black Lives Matter

Bail Reform Lobby Day Tuesday, May 10 @ Ohio Statehouse. Click the link to register and receive details.
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

Education Matters Advocacy Postcard Party Saturday, May 7 from 10 am to noon @ Forest Hills Park Picnic Pavilion, Lee Rd. Cleveland Heights 44118

Don’t Be Mislead by Lead Tuesday, May 10 from 6 to 7:30 pm (digital)

Cuyahoga County Solar Co – op Information Session Thursday, May 12 @ 6 pm @ Lakewood Public Library, 15425 Detroit Ave. Lakewood 44107 or click the link to register for the Zoom link.

Laboratories of Autocracy: A Wake – Up Call from Behind the Lines Friday, May 13 from 11:30 am to 1 pm @ Cleveland City Club, 850 Euclid Ave. Cleveland 44114 or click the link to view live online

From Russia to Rustbelt: Witness to Democratic Fragility with Fiona Hill Wednesday, May 18 from 5:15 to 7:30 pm @ Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association Auditorium, 1375 E. 9th St. Cleveland 44114

Cultivating Peace with Justice in a Militarized World Wednesday, May 18 @ 7 pm (digital)

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 44107

Cleveland Asian Festival Saturday, May 21 and Sunday, May 22 from 11 am to 7 pm @ E.27th and Payne Ave. Cleveland 44114

Ohio Coalition of Labor Union Women Statewide Conference Friday, June 3 and Saturday, June 4 @ Hilton Double Tree – Downtown Cleveland, 11111 Lakeside Avenue East, Cleveland 44114, Click the link to see the schedule and register for the event.

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

Workers, Allies, Activists Gather to Celebrate May Day, Starbucks Unionization Efforts A special thanks to those of you that participated.

Cleveland Selects New Recycling Processor, Will Restart Program in June After Two Year Lapse Let’s hope that this time it actually happens

Closed – door meetings leave residents in dark on Cleveland’s plan to address equity It seems that nothing has been done since the 2020 declaration that racism is public health crisis

State

Ohio’s state income would be abolished completely in 10 years under new GOP bill The result would be a fiscal disaster in which the state would be unable to fund many basic services

Ohio’s Secretary of State Frank LaRose Says Dems Might Wreck Election Integrity If They Win, Touts Trump, Who’s Suspected Of Election Fraud LaRose’s conversion from a bipartisan advocate to Trump supporting fascist lunatic seems to now be complete

As Ohio Celebrates Teacher Appreciation Week, Workforce Shortages Remain a Problem Pay, testing and the right wing attempt to control curriculum are the main problems in the profession

National

GOP election – deniers elevate races for Secretary of State With ominous warning signs for 2024

Testimony shows that the MAGA team specifically sent the crowd to the Capitol And of course they knew exactly what would happen

As Gas Prices Soared in 2021, Big Oil CEO’s Got a Nearly $ 45 million Raise What about price control for gasoline?

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

Republicans’ Midterm Play: Scare Up Another Border Crisis

How the U.S. Refugee Program is Failing the Poorest Ukrainians

Immigration reform can ease farm labor shortages

Please let us know if you have anything else that needs to be included in CCPC News and Events!

Steve Holecko, CCPC Political Director, 440 220 1874

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