CCPC News + Events: February 2, 2023

CCPC February Membership Meeting – Updates on Issues

CCPC February Membership Meeting – Updates on Issues Wednesday, February 15 from 6:30 to 8 pm. At our February meeting we thought it might be best to give some updates on some projects we have been working on or will soon be working on. So far they are 1) Constitutional amendment to protect abortion rights in Ohio 2) Constitutional amendment to establish a $15 minimum wage in Ohio 3) State minimum wage vs Cleveland’s Fair Employment law 4) County – wide Care Response Pilot Program. As we get closer to the meeting more may be added. Please click here to register for the event After registering you’ll receive an email with the Zoom link.

Local Progressive Candidates Needed in 2023

Around Cuyahoga County in 2023 most of the election action is in our suburban communities. Suburban communities will be electing mayors, city council members and school board members. Suburban elections are on a much smaller scale than the Ohio General Assembly, County Council and U.S. Congressional elections. That makes them more winnable for two reasons 1) An aggressive door knocking campaign can reach a higher percentage of the electorate and 2) You don’t need as much money to win.

The recent right wing attacks on our public education system have shown how important local school board positions are. And it has always been important to have progressives on local city councils and as mayors. Run for Office is CCPC’s guide on how to do it. Below are two articles on why to do it and two training sessions on how to do it.

Progressives Must Not Concede School Board Elections to the Right

Defeating Republican Suburban Mayors Starts Now with Progressive Challenger Recruitment

So, You Want to Run? Running for Office 101 Thursday, February 23 from 7 to 8:30 pm (digital)

So, You’re Starting Your Campaign? Running for Office 201 Tuesday, February 28 and Wednesday, March 1 from 7 to 8:30 pm ( digital )

Please let us know if you decide to do it or if you have any questions.

Protect Choice Ohio Ramp Up for Repro Monthly Training Sessions

The monthly Ramp Up for Repro sessions will acquaint you with political advocacy tactics, repro lingo and help you find the best way to get involved. Each month we’ll dive into movement ecology, abortion messaging, the current landscape of abortion access, and provide next steps for you to take action. Training sessions are from 6 to 8 pm on Wednesday evenings by Zoom. Please click her to see the complete list of dates and to register for the sessions that best fit your schedule

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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!

From Our Friends at SPAN Ohio

Gun Violence is a Healthcare Issue Saturday, February 11 @ 10 am ( digital )

Span Ohio Winter Newsletter

Black Lives Matter

50th Annual Black History Month Flag Raising Saturday, February 4 from noon to 2 pm @ Cleveland City Hall, 601 Lakeside Ave. E Cleveland 44114

A Talk with My Brother Saturday February 4 from 6 to 7 pm ( digital )

A Conversation About Black Feminism and the Impact of Anti – Blackness Tuesday, February 7 from 5:30 to 6:30 pm ( digital )

Advancing Racial Equity Through the Power of Black Giving Friday, February 17 from 11:30 am to 1 pm @ The City Club of Cleveland, 850 Euclid Ave. Cleveland 44114. Click the link to reserve tickets or to view online

A Shift in the Political Landscape: Black Women Running Cities Wednesday, March 8 from 11:30 am to 1 pm @ The City Club of Cleveland, 850 Euclid Ave. Cleveland 44114. Click the link to reserve tickets or to view online

March in Memory of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Tuesday, April 4 @ 3:15 pm @ Cory United Methodist Church, 1117 E. 105th St. Cleveland 44108. March begins @ 4 pm. The Rosa Parks bus will drive you to the start location. The march ends at Cory

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

Honesty for Ohio Education Lunch & Learn Friday, February 3 and Friday, March 3 @ noon (digital)

Transit Equity Day Rally and Ride Along Saturday, February 4 @ noon @ Cleveland Public Square

Censorship: Muzzling Muzzling the Message and the Messenger Sunday, February 5 from 9 to 10 am @ Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Cleveland, 21600 Shaker Blvd. Shaker Heights 44122 or click the link to register to attend by Zoom.

Fair Districts Ohio All Volunteer Huddles Wednesday, February 8, March 8 and April 12 @ 6 pm (digital)

Northeast Ohio Democrats Family Meeting Thursday, February 9 from 6 to 8 pm ( digital )

In Their Names: The Untold Story of Victims’ Rights, Mass Incarceration and the Future of Public Safety Wednesday, February 15 from 11:30 am to 1 pm @ The City Club of Cleveland, 850 Euclid Ave. Cleveland 44114. Click the link to reserve tickets or to view online

2023 Cuyahoga County Solar Co – op Online and In Person Info Session Thursday, February 16 @ 6 pm @ Cleveland Heights Library Lee Rd. Branch, 2345 Lee Rd. Cleveland Heights 44118 or click the link to register and receive the Zoom link

Western Reserve Land Conservancy: A Leader in Conservation Sunday, February 19 from 9 to 10 am @ Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Cleveland, 21600 Shaker Blvd. Shaker Heights 44122 or click the link to register to attend by Zoom.

Homeless Help 101: Responding with Compassion Monday, February 20 from 7 to 8:30 pm (digital)

Indivisible Strongsville February Meeting Tuesday, February 21 from 7 to 8:30 pm @ Strongsville Library Meeting Room B, 18700 Westwood Dr. Strongsville 44136 or click the link to register to attend by Zoom.

Medicare: Privatized, Endangered or Reformed? Sunday, February 26 from 9 to 10 am @ Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Cleveland, 21600 Shaker Blvd. Shaker Heights 44122 or click the link to register to attend by Zoom.

Plastics Are Everywhere: Including in Us Sunday, March 5 from 9 to 10 am @ Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Cleveland, 21600 Shaker Blvd. Shaker Heights 44122 or click the link to register to attend by Zoom.

Immigration Updates

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.

Immigrant Defense Fund Click here to donate, and please share!

Immigration Working Group CLE

for updates and actions from a coalition of organizations and local community activists advocating for immigrant rights.

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