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Public meeting scheduled March 7 to address physical isolation of Lakeview Estates caused by West Shoreway Lakeview residents have suffered for decades from dust and fumes generated by 1000 trucks a day rumbling through their community from Whiskey Island to the highway. The meeting tonight is from 6 to 8 pm at the Malachi Center Social Hall, 2416 Superior Viaduct, Cleveland 44113
Cleveland City Council’s casino revenue is stuck in a bureaucratic ‘ black hole ‘ After a project gets approved by council it often takes a year or more before the money is actually allocated. Even veteran City Council members don’t understand the bureaucratic ” black hole ‘
Planning commission pushes back on Cleveland Clinic building plans, wants more community engagement Great news for the residents of the Fairfax neighborhood. And a rare instance where the Cleveland City Planning Commission offers any pushback on a gentrification project.
Cleveland Public Market Corporation holds first meeting, begins transition to manage West Side Market It was a milestone occasion as the City of Cleveland transfers management of the iconic market to a new non – profit board. We wish the board good luck!
As Riverfront Development Ramps Up, Cuyahoga Still Remains an EPA Area of Concern About 200,000 pounds of plastic bags, cups, sticks and straws are still floating through the river. Imagine what that number will be if Bedrock’s 3000 units of futuristic high rises are lining the north bank.
State
Abortion rights constitutional amendment clears early hurdle as Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost certifies petition summary Even though it’s not Christmas this was a Christmas Miracle as most of us assumed Yost would make something up to delay the process. Next stop is the Ohio Ballot Board which will determine if it is a single constitutional amendment. Hope they don’t make something up.
Ex – Speaker Householder’s testimony falls apart under prosecutors scrutiny in bribery case After reading this article one has to wonder why Householder decided to testify in the first place. His answers only enhanced the prosecutor’s case.
Ohioans spent $1.1 billion in sports betting the first month it was legal The state took in about $21 million from January alone because of the tax on sports betting revenue. Wonder if any of that money will be put back into gambling addiction programs.
A Behind – the Scenes Look at How Ohio Enacted the Most Restrictive Voter Photo ID Law in America The excuse for the law was to prevent non existing voter fraud. The real reason is to make it harder for low income people and college students to vote.
Ohio Senate sends bill to House overhauling Ohio Department of Education, gutting state school board Why have an elected state school board when the governor can appoint someone to dictate his wishes? The good news is that the House is in disarray because of the speaker fight and it may not be so easy there.
National
The Case for a Primary Challenge to Joe Biden By a large margin, polling among Democrats and Independents says he shouldn’t run. And privately many elected Democrats say that he is too old and they wish he’d step away.
A new poll shows how abortion could be a potent issue for Democrats in 2024 64% of Americans now say that abortion should be legal in all or most cases including large majorities in the six battleground states. Ohio is now at 66% as we begin gathering signatures for the constitutional amendment!
GOP urges no ‘ burdensome regulations ‘ on freight trains after derailment ‘ Burdensome regulations ‘ of course being anything that would cut into the Norfolk Southern profit margin. Some Republicans are suggesting Congress wait on legislation until the National Transportation Safety Board completes its investigation. That could take up to 18 months.
Brandon Johnson Could Be Chicago’s Most Transformative Mayor in Decades But first he has to win the April 4 runoff election. Johnson is backed by the very progressive Chicago Teachers Union. His ” tough on crime ” opponent Paul Vallas is backed by the Chicago chapter of the Fraternal Order of Police. Nuff said.
Ocasio – Cortez Blasts GOP Energy Bill as ” Fossil Fuel Industry Wishlist “ Expansion into public lands and deregulation of the mining industry are the lowlights of the GOP plan. This is a preview of what the Republicans would do if they take the House, Senate and Presidency in 2024.
Black Lives Matter
Today’s attacks on ‘ critical race theory ‘ aim to perpetuate the myth of white supremacy This movement to suppress history is rooted in the ” lost cause, ” a false version of history perpetuated by white southerners after the Civil War to erase the horrors of slavery and justify segregation.
New York City will pay millions to BLM protesters caught in the 2020 mass arrest An estimated 320 protesters were subjected to ” kettling,” a controversial police tactic in which officers encircle and beat protesters. Each of the protesters will receive $21,000 in the settlements
How a criminal justice reform effort collapsed in DC with Biden’s help Say it ain’t so Joe seems to be joining the ” tough on crime ” crowd as seeks re- election.
Man wrongly imprisoned for decades declared innocent Maurice Hastings was released after spending 38 years in prison after long untested DNA evidence pointed to a different suspect. Why wasn’t the DNA tested until now?
Cleveland Public Library Hires First Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Ashley Boyd’s hire arrives about a month after CPL was sued for ” racial discrimination.” Her task is to ramp up inclusion hiring at the 27 branches.
Immigration
Joe Biden Is Now Taking Immigration Policy Directly From Stephen Miller In case you forgot, Miller was Trump’s longest serving aide who fought tirelessly to grind immigration to a halt
Alone and Exploited, Migrant Children Work Brutal Jobs Across U.S. The work is often very dangerous but the children have no choice but to stay. And even if they could leave, where would they go?
Immigrant advocates have launched a public campaign against a new policy that blocks migrants A policy that both Jim Jordan and Joe Biden support. Please go to noasylumban.us to see what you can do to voice your opposition.
As Republicans move on immigration agenda, Latino Republicans push back Tough problem for the Republicans. They need to keep their base by being xenophobic and racist. But they also need Latino votes. Anybody feel sorry for them?
He deported thousands of people, then learned that he was undocumented For decades Raul Rodriguez helped deport thousands of people while working for the US government at the border. Then he found out that his father had forged his US birth certificate and now he himself is facing deportation.
CCPC March Membership Meeting
CCPC March Membership Meeting: Browns Domed Stadium – Who Pays? Wednesday, March 15 from 6:30 to 8 pm. As you may know, the Cleveland Browns have been floating the idea of building a new domed stadium which could cost as much as $2 billion. At our March meeting we’re going to do a cost vs. benefit analysis of public sector dollars going into projects like this. Our special guest is West Virginia University professor and renowned stadium finance expert Dr. Brad Humphreys. CCPC will also provide a local activist perspective from our past work on the 2017 Q renovations and referendum effort and the Guardians’ more recent Progressive Field renovation project. We’d like to hear from you ahead of time. Included in the registration link is a section where you can share your thoughts on the issue. Please click here to register for the event. After registering you’ll receive an email with the Zoom link.
And if this topic interests you please check out the video below Robert Reich recorded just before the Super Bowl
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