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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!
Upcoming CCPC Events
CCPC July Membership Meeting: Endorsed Candidates Night Wednesday , July 13 from 6:30 to 8 pm. Speakers include 1) Cuyahoga County Democratic Party Chair Dave Brock 2) Cuyahoga County Councilwoman Cheryl Stephens, candidate for Ohio Lieutenant Governor. 3) Chris Ronayne, candidate for Cuyahoga County Executive 4) State Representative Kent Smith, candidate for Ohio Senate District 21 5) State Senator Nickie Antonio, running for re – election in District 23 6) State Representative Mike Skindell, running for re – election in District 13. 7) Mike Seals, candidate for Ohio House District 20 8) Diane Morgan, candidate for Democratic Party State Central Committee District 23. We are hopeful that there will be time for a few questions after each speaker. Please click here to register for the event. After registering you’ll receive an email with the Zoom link .
Matt Kuhns – Activist Memorial Thursday, August 4 from 6 to 8 pm @ Lakewood Women’s Club Pavilion, 14532 Lake Ave. Lakewood 44107. Please join us to celebrate the life and work of Matt Kuhns. Matt gave so much of his time. energy and immeasurable talent to causes dedicated to making the world a better place, and he made an enormous impact on our communities. We hope you will gather with us to pay tribute to our friend and fellow activist.
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
Saturday: Protest for Our Rights in Old Brooklyn
Join IndivisibleCLE on Saturday, July 9 at 6pm on the corner of Brookpark and Broadview on the Parma/Cleveland border for a rally in support of abortion, privacy and bodily autonomy. This is a high-visibility area, so please bring signs and friends. View event on Facebook.
Chris Ronayne for County Executive Volunteer Opportunities
In Person Phone Bank Wednesday, July 20 from 5:30 to 7:30 pm. Click the link to RSVP and receive location
Virtual Phone Bank Wednesday, August 3 from 5:30 to 7 pm. Click the link to RSVP and receive the Zoom link.
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
Black Lives Matter
The Jayland Walker Shooting Footage is Worse Than You Think
Protesters take to Akron streets after Jayland Walker body cam footage released
The Tamir Rice Butterfly Garden Memorial and Ribbon – Cutting Ceremony Saturday, July 16 @ 11 am @ Cudell Recreation Center, 1910 West Blvd. Cleveland 44102
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
Abortion Access in Our New Reality Thursday, July 7 @ 5 pm (digital)
Guardians for Fair Work Friday Happy Hour and Pledge Card Drive Friday, July 8 from 5:30 to 7 pm @ Masthead Brewing Company, 1261 Superior Ave. Cleveland 44114
#NoWar2022: Resistance and Regeneration, a virtual global conference Friday, July 8 thru Sunday, July 10. Click the link for description, schedule and registration information
Radioactive Brine On Our Roads Thursday, July 14 from 7 to 8:30 pm (digital)
Starbucks Union Fundraiser Saturday, July 16 from 8 pm to 1 am @ 5 o’clock Lounge, 11904 Detroit Ave. Lakewood 44107
We Won’t Go Back Rally Euclid Sunday, July 17 @ 1 pm @ Triangle Park, 291 E. 222nd St. Euclid 44123
Indivisible Strongsville July Meeting Tuesday, July 19 from 7 to 8:30 pm @ Strongsville Library, 18700 Westwood Dr. Strongsville 44136
52nd Annual Puerto Rican Parade and Festival Saturday, August 6 and Sunday, August 7 from noon to 9 pm @ Roberto Clemente Park, 3690 Seymour Ave. Cleveland 44113
Also in the News
Local
Cleveland begins interviewing 27 finalists for new powerful Community Police Commission Good luck to CCPC member Bishop Chui who is one of the finalists.
Chris Ronayne Announces Abortion Policy Plan for Cuyahoga County Womens Health Action Team, health insurance coveradge and travel reinbursements top the list
Metro Health Ranks Among Nation’s Most Socially Responsible Hospital Systems The data used in the ranking included pay equity among the hospital’s personnel, cost efficiency for patients and clinical outcomes.
State
Ohio Legislature Crafting Total Abortion Ban With Plan to Sidestep Local Prosecutors And of course this will be done in the lame duck session after the election.
Roe reversal adds wrinkle to races for Ohio Supreme Court This may be where our vote matters the most in November
Ohioans Face Gas and Electric Rate Hikes as Utility Companies Propose $400 million in New Collections Just what we need in this time of high inflation
National
Supreme Court restricts the EPA’s authority to mandate carbon emissions reductions The Originalists on the court found nothing in the constitution that mentions carbon emissions and therefore concluded that it is OK to allow climate change to continue.
New poll’s show fall of Roe disrupting midterms With the democrats being the beneficiaries
Activists warn to Democrats ‘ conventional politics WILL NOT get us out of this mess ‘ It’s long past time to start playing the game like the Republicans do
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
When U.S. Immigration Policy Kills
Supreme Court says Biden can end Trump era ‘ Remain in Mexico ‘ immigration policy
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