CCPC News and Events: May 12, 2022

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 Tax Abatement Community Forum

Cleveland Tax Abatement Community Forum Tuesday, May 17 @ 7 pm. Cleveland Tax Abatement: What is Fair and Equitable? Join us for an online community forum to discuss the pending legislation updating tax abatement in Cleveland. This event will include a brief overview of the proposed legislation and the likely outcomes. Participants will be asked to share their views on the legislation and to consider what next steps residents can take to improve the policy before the final vote on the proposal. Please click here to register for the event After registering you’ll receive an email with the Zoom link.

Cleveland proposes major changes to tax abatement policy aimed at more equitable. affordable housing

CCPC Office Reopening Social / Fundraiser

CCPC Office Reopening Social / Fundraiser Wednesday, June 8 from 5 to 7 pm @ CCPC Office, 11910 Detroit Ave. Lakewood 44107. Many of us haven’t seen each other live since the Pandemic began over two years ago. We thought it would be good to get together for a social event at our new look office to celebrate its reopening with food, beverages and some great conversation. If you can bring a donation that would be great, If not please come anyways. If you can’t make it but can donate, please click here or mail a check made out to Cuyahoga County Progressive Caucus at 11910 Detroit Ave. Lakewood 44107

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

Juneteenth Celebration in Coventry Village Sunday, June 19 from 1 to 9 pm @ Coventry Rd. Cleveland Heights

Join the Justice for Tamir Campaign

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

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

NE Ohio cities are spending millions of COVID stimulus dollars on police surveillance cameras Which is not what the money was intended for and will only heighten tension between the police and the community.

City of Cleveland Pivots After Attempts at Expunging Low – Level Marijuana Convictions Hits Legal Snag Let’s hope they get it right this time

Cleveland to establish home repair fund with $4 million left over from decades – old fund Loans to repair an aging housing stock is a great idea

Six troubling figures for Ohio Democrats’ chances in the general election Most alarming is the low primary voter turnout in Cuyahoga County

How the soon – to – come abortion ruling could impact the Nov. 8 election in Ohio Describes how turnout could actually benefit the Democrats

Ohio Democratic Party sues Gov. Mike DeWine’s administrative over redacted records And don’t forget that the HB 6 scandal could become a major part of the governor’s race.

National

The Supreme Court has gone completely rogue, and promises worse. Expanding it is the only answer By completely abandoning all legal precedent, five conservative justices are effectively becoming dictators.

Democrats Respond to Plan to Kill Roe v. Wade by Reaffirming Support for Anti – Abortion Candidate Nancy Pelosi and Jim Clyburn are backing the pro – life candidate in a safe district mainly because his opponent is a progressive

With Covid funding stalled, White House prepares for vaccine shortage in the fall Which will be just in time for a projected surge in cases

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.