Upcoming CCPC Events
CCPC October Meeting with Heather Booth Tuesday, October 18 from 6:30 to 8 pm. Join us to hear Heather Booth, the community activist who organized an underground abortion network in the 1960’s known as Jane. A documentary about her work in Chicago, ” The Janes ” was released this year. Throughout her career as an organizer and political strategist, Heather has worked in civil rights, women’s rights and other movements. We will also be giving an update on the upcoming Midterm Election. Click here to register for the event. After registering you’ll receive an email with the Zoom link.
Shut Down Fake Pregnancy Centers – Round 2 Thursday, October 20 from 11:30 am to 1 pm @ Birthright of Lakewood, 14701 Detroit Ave. Lakewood 44107, Meet @ 11:30 am @ Bernice – Pyke Park – St. Charles entrance in Lakewood. Long before the Supreme Court’s decision overturning Roe v Wade, anti – choice extremists have been attacking abortion access. One of their tactics is setting up fake ” pregnancy centers ” that look like medical clinics but don’t practice medicine or follow standardized ethics. There are six of these pregnancy centers in Cuyahoga County, and we need your help to SHUT. THEM. DOWN . Join us to #exposefakeclinics one by one, at our second location, Birthright of Lakewood. We’ll gather on the street in front of the center to raise awareness and provide handouts with actual resources for people seeking care. And we won’t be alone – medical professionals and students are standing with us to stop these fake clinics!
A special thanks to those of you who attended our first Shut Down Fake Pregnancy Clinics event last week at the Cleveland Pregnancy Center.
And in case you missed it
Video of CCPC September Membership Meeting: Fighting Back Against Dobbs
Ohio Supreme Court Races
Why you should be paying attention to Ohio Supreme Court Races describes what’s at stake with abortion, redistricting and LGBTQ rights. Would you rather have Democrats Jennifer Brunner, Terri Jamison and Marilyn Zayas or Fascist Republicans ruling on these cases next year?
Poll Watchers Needed Now!
To pass out the Cuyahoga County Democratic Party’s sample ballot during early voting hours at the Cuyahoga County Board of Elections, 2925 Euclid Ave. Cleveland 44115. Please click the link below to sign up for a shift or shifts that best fit your schedule!
Board of Elections – Early Vote Volunteers
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
Cleveland Ward 1 Canvass Saturday, October 15 from 11 am to 1 pm. Click the link to register and receive the event location.
In Person Phone Bank Every Wednesday from 5:30 to 7:30 pm. Click the link to register and receive the event location
Nan Whaley for Governor Volunteer Opportunities
Virtual Phone Bank Every Tuesday from 5:30 to 8 pm. Click the link to RSVP and receive the Zoom link
Ohio Workers First Campaign Volunteer Opportunities
Ohio Workers First Campaign Volunteer Opportunities
Ohio GOTV Canvass Interest Form
Are You Thinking About Running for Office in 2023?
If so, please check out the links below:
Defeating Republican Suburban Mayors Starts Now with Progressive Challenger Recruitment
And please let us know if you decide to do it or if you have any questions!
Cleveland GOTV Events with Mayor Justin Bibb
Click the link below to see Cleveland canvassing opportunities and / or how to do some postcards to help turnout voters.
Take action with Mayor Justin Bibb
Ohio Progressive Action Leaders Local Events
Social Media Activism Every Monday and Wednesday from noon to 1 pm ( digital )
Vote Forward Letters Every Wednesday from 6:30 to 8 pm ( digital )
Who’s Who in 2022 – What do the candidates in Ohio stand for? Monday, October 24 from 7 to 8:30 pm ( digital )
Ballot Chase Kick Off Thursday, October 13 from 7:30 to 8:30 pm (digital)
Who’s Who in 2022 – What do the candidates in Ohio stand for? Monday, October 24 from 7 to 8:30 pm ( digital )
UUCC Fall Forums That Matter
Our friends at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Cleveland have scheduled some excellent community forums this fall. All of the forums are on Sunday morning from 9 to 10 am.You can attend live at 21600 Shaker Blvd. Shaker Heights 44122 or register for a Zoom link. The complete schedule and event descriptions are in the link below
Black Lives Matter
It Takes a Village: Improving Black Infant and Maternal Health Friday, October 21 from 11:30 am to 1 pm @ The City Club of Cleveland, 850 Euclid Ave. Cleveland 44114 or click the link to view online
The Rage of Innocence: How America Criminalizes Black Youth Friday, November 18 from 11:30 am to 1 pm @ The City Club of Cleveland, 850 Euclid Ave. Cleveland 44114 or click the link to view online
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
ACLU Cuyahoga County Action Team Vote Your Values Virtual Roundtable Thursday, October 13 from 5 to 6:30 pm
Postcard Party for Democrats Thursday, October 13 and 20 from 6 to 8 pm @ The Burrow on Church Ave.,3009 Church Ave. Cleveland 44113
I Bike, I Ride Transit, I Vote: A Conversation With County Executive Candidates Thursday, October 13 @ 6:30 pm @ Goldhorn Brewery, 1361 E. 55th St. Cleveland 44103
Meet and Greet with State Senator Nickie J. Antonio Friday, October 14 from 5 to 7 pm @ Kafela, 6710 St. Clair Ave. Cleveland 44103
Cleveland Ward 3 Canvass Every Saturday from 9 am @ 3009 Church Ave. Cleveland 44113
Cleveland Ward 15 Canvassing Every Saturday from 9 am to noon @ 9821 Macon Ave. Cleveland 44102
January 6 Justice: Our Freedoms, Our Vote Rally Saturday, October 15 from noon to 1 pm @ Market Square Park, Corner of W. 25th and Lorain Ave. Cleveland 44113
2022 Pro – Choice Ohio Virtual 5K Race for Repro Freedom Saturday, October 15 @ noon
Kent Smith for State Senate Fall Picnic Saturday, October 15 from noon to 2 pm @ Briardale Greens Golf Course, 24131 Briardale Ave. Euclid 44123
NEOCHtoberfest Saturday, October 15 @ 7 pm @ St. Edward High School, 13500 Detroit Ave. Lakewood 44107
Action Together Lakewood Yard Sign Pick Up 2 Sunday, October 16 @ 11 am @ Madison Park, 13029 Madison Ave. Lakewood 44107
Cleveland Ward 15 Postcard Writing Parties Sunday, October 16 from 4 to 6 pm @ Sommerfelt’s Backyard, 6722 Franklin Blvd. Cleveland 44102
Eye Witness, You Witness: The History and Reality of Palestine on the Ground Today Monday, October 17 from 6 to 8 pm @ John Carroll University Dolan Science Center, 2700 North Park Blvd. University Heights 44118
Action Together Lakewood Take Action Tuesdays: Pizza & Postcards Every Tuesday from 6 to 9 pm @ Sauced Taproom and Kitchen, 14701 Detroit Ave. Lakewood 44107
It’s a Workers Issue! Abortion Access and the Right to Healthcare Wednesday, October 19 from 8 to 9 pm (digital)
Clevelanders for Public Transit October Riders Meeting Saturday, October 22 @ 10:30 am @ Cleveland Public Library Main Branch Louis Stokes Wing, 2nd Floor, Room B, 525 Superior Ave. Cleveland 44114 or click the link to register and participate by Zoom.
BWPAC Candidates Meet & Greet Event Saturday, October 22 from noon to 4 pm @ Mediterranean Party Center, 25021 Rockside Rd. Bedford Heights 44146
Preventing a U.S. Civil War Wednesday, October 26 @ 7 pm @ Parma County Public Library, 6996 Powers Ave, Parma 44129
Is Tolerance a Humanist Value? Sunday, October 30 @ 2:30 pm @ Bedford Library, 70 Columbus St. Bedford 44146
Pro – Choice Ohio Ramp Up For Repro Friday, November 11 from 11:30 am to 1 pm and Wednesday, October 26 from 6 to 7:30 pm( digital )
Why the Ohio Constitution Matters More Today than You Might Think Friday, November 11 from 11:30 am to 1 pm @ The City Club of Cleveland, 850 Euclid Ave. Cleveland 44114 or click the link to view online
The Changing Landscape of Reproductive Rights Wednesday, November 30 from 11:30 am to 1 pm @ The City Club of Cleveland, 850 Euclid Ave. Cleveland 44114 or click the link to view online
Also in the News
Local
Cleveland City Council Bans Gay Conversion Therapy Cleveland joins Cincinnati, Columbus and Cleveland Heights in banning the archaic practice.
Cleveland is losing trees: health and environmental advocates call for planning The city has lost half of its tree canopy since 1950
Interim East Cleveland police chief appointed as indictments pile up in the department It seems like the East Cleveland Police Department needs to be completely rebuilt.
State
‘ Heartbeat ‘ law put on hold by Hamilton County judge. Ohio abortion limit remains at 22 weeks while six – week ban is argued It is expected to take at least a year until the Ohio Supreme Court makes a ruling.
The Breathtaking Emptiness of J.D. Vance How a hillbilly superstar became the thing he once loathed.
Group of former Ohio Republican leaders tout their support for Tim Ryan Even some Republicans recognize the breathtaking emptiness of J.D. Vance.
National
What Three Supreme Court Dissenters Can Do Now Suggests that an eloquent and detailed account of the precedents that the fascist majority are shredding could help.
Biden pardons thousands of people convicted of marijuana possession, orders review of federal pot laws. Great news!
The Housing Revolution is Coming Accessory dwelling units might just spell the end of the suburb as we know it – in the best possible way
End Poverty Now Cleveland
Please check out and like the End Poverty Now Cleveland Facebook page!
Immigration Updates
Immigrant Defense Fund
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
DACA is expected to go to the US Supreme Court for a third time
What no one wants to talk about in the border crisis: unaccompanied minors
Documents: Florida migrant transport planning began in July
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