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!
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
Black Lives Matter
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
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Steve Holecko, CCPC Political Director, 440 220 1874
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