Upcoming CCPC Events
Remarks from Nan Whaley: Democratic Candidate for Governor of Ohio Governor Wednesday, August 17 from 11:30 am to 1 pm @ The City Club of Cleveland, 850 Euclid Ave. Cleveland 44114. Click the link for tickets and information on how you can view the event online. CCPC is a Community Partner with the City Club of Cleveland for this event. If you’re going to the event, use the community partner code CCPC22 to get a 20% discount on tickets.
CCPC August Membership Meeting: ACLU of Ohio Speak Up Campaign Tuesday, August 23 from 6:30 to 8 pm. For our August meeting we’ll be partnering with ACLU of Ohio as a part of their Listening Campaign to find out what civil liberties issues you are most concerned about so that they can identify policy priorities. ACLU of Ohio Organizing Strategist Melekte Melaku will facilitate the event. After some open ended questions centering on civil rights and liberties we’ll head into some break out room to find out what you have to say! To find out more about the Listening Tour please click here Please click here to register for the event. After registering you’ll receive an email with the Zoom link
CCPC September Membership Meeting: Fighting Back After Dobbs Wednesday, September 14 from 6:30 to 8 pm. Our September meeting will focus on what we can do to fight back against the reversal of abortion rights in Ohio after the Supreme Court’s Dobbs decision. Our featured speaker will be Kellie Copeland, Executive Director of Pro – Choice Ohio. We’ll also be discussing some upcoming action’s that we’ll be doing locally to help the fight for reproductive freedom in Ohio. Click here to register for the event. After registering you’ll receive an email with the Zoom link.
We Need Your Help!
CCPC has always been an all-volunteer organization fueled by people who share a vision of a more just world and a commitment to building it. In an effort to expand our work and be more active in the community, we’d like to hear from you!
Please fill out this brief survey to tell us about the issues that are most important to you, share any talents you’d be willing to lend to CCPC and what you’d like to see from our organization going forward. Thank you!
Chris Ronayne for County Executive Volunteer Opportunities
In – Person Phone Bank Wednesday, August 17 from 5:30 to 7:30 pm. Click the link to register and receive the event location
Postcard Party with NEO Young Black Dems and Cuyahoga Young Dems Friday, August 19 from 6 to 8 pm. Click the link to register and receive the event location
Virtual Phone Bank Every Wednesday beginning August 24 from 5:30 to 7:30 pm. Click the link to register and receive the Zoom link
Nan Whaley for Governor Volunteer Opportunities
Shaker Heights Fundraiser Saturday, August 13 @ 3:30 pm. Click the link to RSVP and receive event location
Virtual Phone Bank Every Tuesday from 5:30 to 8 pm. Click the link to RSVP and receive the Zoom link
Social Media Squad Volunteer Training Wednesday, August 17 from 6 to 7 pm or Thursday, August 18 from 6:30 to 7:30 pm (digital)
Beyond Impact 2022
Tides Advocacy is pleased to announce it’s Beyond Impact Virtual Series Sessions include
Multi – Cycle Power Building Towards a Progressive BIPOC – Led Decade Wednesday, August 24 from 2 to 3:15 pm
From Narrative Organizing to Narrative Justice Wednesday, September 14 from 2 to 3:15
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
Voter Registration – Virtual Training for Cleveland and Ohio Monday, August 15 from 6:30 to 8:30 pm
Black Lives Matter
Four Officers in Breonna Taylor Raid Charged by Federal Officials
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
Pro – Choice Ohio Ramp Up for Repro Training Friday, August 12 @ 11:30 am (digital)
National Voter Registration Day Planning Meetings Tuesday, August 16, Tuesday, August 30 and Thursday September 8 from 5:30 to 7 pm (digital)
Pro – Choice Ohio Ramp Up for Repro Training Wednesday, August 24 @ 6 pm (digital)
Online Community Rights Workshop by CELDF Thursday, August 25 @ 10 pm
The Faults in Our System: Transforming Juvenile Justice Friday, August 26 from 11:30 am to 1 pm @ The City Club of Cleveland, 850 Euclid Ave. Cleveland 44114. Click the link for tickets and information on how you can view the event online.
One World Day Sunday, August 28 from 11 am to 6 pm @ Cleveland Cultural Gardens, 10823 Magnolia Dr. Cleveland 44106
Inequities Across a Spectrum Tuesday, August 30 @ 7 pm (digital)
Also in the News
Local
In Defiance of Public Sentiment, County Council Moving Forward With Global Center Overhaul Even though costs are ballooning because of inflation and supply change problems
Cleveland Department of Public Utilities Fleet is Going Electric Great news!
How many tiny bits of plastic are finding their way from Lake Erie into our drinking water The answer is unknown but even a little bit can’t be good
State
Following Kansas, an Ohio constitutional amendment protecting abortion rights is expected for ballot The question is will it be in 2023 or 2024?
Amid patchwork of abortion enforcement in Ohio, advocates turn up heat on local prosecutors The resistance continues to take shape.
Three years after Dayton shooting, Whaley calls out DeWine for ‘ cowardly inaction ‘ on gun violence Cowardly inaction is a perfect description of the entire DeWine administration.
National
FBI searches Trump’s Florida home as part of presidential records probe Wonder what else they found?
U.S. Senate approves bill to fight climate change, cut drug costs in win for Biden Although not perfect, the bill is certainly better than nothing.
Progressives Bullish despite mixed results in Democratic primaries Is an optimistic piece suggesting that the party’s center of gravity is shifting.
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
Federal judge rules for Muslim ban victims, says unjustly rejected visas must be reconsidered
Immigration ‘ invasion ‘ now a common theme for Republican candidates
Want to rebuild manufacturing? Have a conversation about immigration.
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