CCPC News + Events: July 28, 2022

August 2 Primary Election

If you’re not sure which district you live in after the unconstitutional new district’s were mandated by the Federal Court please click here. Below are the CCPC endorsed candidates who are on the ballot August 2

Ohio State Senate District 21: Kent Smith

Ohio State Senate District 23: Nickie Antonio

Ohio House District 13: Mike Skindell

Ohio House District 20: Mike Seals

CCPC does not do formal endorsements for State Central Committee races. However we are recommending that you vote for Diane Morgan in the District 23 State Central Committee race.

And in case you missed it

Video of CCPC July Membership Meeting: Endorsed Candidates Night

Upcoming CCPC Events

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.

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

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

Postcard Party! Thursday, July 28 @ 6 pm. Click the link to RSVP and receive the event location.

Fairview Park Summerfest Parade Friday, July 29 @ 5:15 pm. Click the link to RSVP and receive the event location.

Solon Home Days Parade Sunday, July 31 from noon to 1:30 pm. Click the link to RSVP and receive the event location.

Virtual Phone Bank Wednesday, August 3 from 5:30 to 7 pm. Click the link to RSVP and receive the Zoom link.

Jennifer O’Donnell for Judge Parade Support

Fairview Park Summerfest Friday, July 29 @ 5 pm

Solon Homedays Festival Parade Sunday, July 31 @ noon. Please click the link to signup and receive location.

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 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

2022 Cuyahoga County Solar Co – op Hybrid ( Online and In Person ) Information Session Thursday, July 28 from 6 to 7:30 pm @ Brecksville Library, 9089 Brecksville Rd. Brecksville 44141 or click the link for online viewing information

Fair Work Friday Happy Hour & Pledge Card Drive Friday, July 29 from 5:30 to 7 pm @ Masthead Brewery, 1261 Superior Ave. Cleveland 44114

Beach Cleanup: Edgewater Beach Saturday, July 30 @ 10 am @ Edgewater State Park Beach

Know Your Rights! Ohio’s Constitutional Gun Carry Laws Saturday, July 30 from 2 to 3 pm @ Brooklyn Library, 4480 Ridge Rd. Brooklyn 44144

Youth Voter Registration Project Cleveland – West Side Packet Assembly Strongsville Monday, August 1 from 5:30 to 8:45 pm. Click the link to register and receive location..

Housing Help Not Handcuffs: Criminalization of Homelessness and Outreach as an Alternative Wednesday, August 3 from noon to 2 pm ( digital )

Activist Block Party / Potluck Friday, August 5 from 4 to 9 pm @ Upper Edgewater Park Pavilion, Edgewater Drive off Lake Ave.

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

Cleveland Climate Emergency Rally Saturday, August 6 from 1 to 3 pm @ Willard Park, E. 9th and Lakeside, Cleveland 44114

Cleveland Peace Action: Remembering Hiroshima and Nagasaki Sunday, August 7 @ 7:30 pm @ Rockefeller Park, Rev. M.L. King Dr. near E.105th St.

Youth Voter Registration Project Cleveland – packet assembly Monday, August 8 from 4 to 8 pm. Click the link for event details and location.

Equal Rights NOW! Homeless Bill of Rights Teach – In Tuesday, August 9 from 6 to 7:30 pm (digital)

One World Day Sunday, August 28 from 11 am to 6 pm @ Cleveland Cultural Gardens, 10823 Magnolia Dr. Cleveland 44106

Also in the News

Local

Two More Cleveland Area Starbucks Stores Vote to Unionize Great news!

Americans for Prosperity Ohio Endorses John Barnes for State Senate The Koch brothers organization is supporting him in the District 21 Ohio Senate race

Central residents long for a grocery store as negotiations drag on It’s been three years since Dave’s closed and the food desert in Central remains

State

Climate change will cost Ohio municipalities billions of dollars a year by 2050, Ohio Environmental Center reports Imagine what the cost will be nationwide.

DeWine Re – Ups Anti – Abortion Lobbyist, COVID Skeptic On Ohio Medical Board This board is supposed to protect consumer interests

Coal subsides and gutted renewable standards remain two years after Householder’s bribery arrest Just a reminder in case you forgot, which is exactly what the Republican’s want you to do

National

The January 6 hearings are a brilliant spectacle. That’s also their danger. What if the hearings end without consequences for Trump?

Donald Trump looks to fall launch of 2024 campaign Which may actually help the Democrats in the midterms

Sanders Urges Progressives to Keep Fighting ” Despair is NOT an Option “ The fight is not only with the fascist Republican’s, but also with the corporate Democrat’s who seem to be unwilling to confront the fascist’s.

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

Supreme Court Declines to Reinstate Biden Administration’s Immigration Enforcement Guidelines

Supreme Court makes Conservative judge de facto head of ICE in latest ruling against Biden admin

Following lawsuit ICE agrees to stop using third – party contractors to illegally detain immigrants