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Cuyahoga County Democratic Party, Every Tuesday thru Saturday from noon to 6 pm @ 3615 Superior Ave. Cleveland 44114 ( look for blue awning on Superior )
ACLU of Ohio Every Friday from 10 am to 3 pm, Every other Saturday starting April 15 from 10 am to 1 pm and every Monday from 10 am to 5 pm @ 4506 Chester Ave. Cleveland 44103
Shaker Heights UU Congregation Every Wednesday from noon to 3 pm and every Friday from 3 to 6 pm thru April 14 @ 21600 Shaker Blvd. Shaker Heights 44122
West Shore UU Church Every Saturday starting April 15 from 10 am to 1 pm @ 20401 Hilliard Blvd. Rocky River 44116
Cleveland Heights Saturday, April 15 from 1 to 3 pm @ 2976 Monmouth Rd. Cleveland Heights 44118
Ohio abortion rights amendment not yet on the ballot, but it’s already under attack: Here’s how Describes what we’re up against. Please pick up a petition to circulate ASAP!
Abortion Access Constitutional Amendment Fundraiser’s
” The Janes ” at Capitol Theatre: Fundraiser for OPRR Sunday, April 23 @ 4 pm @ Capitol Theatre, 1390 W. 65th St. Cleveland 44102
Ohio Physicians for Reproductive Freedom Fundraiser Tuesday, April 25 from 5:30 to 7:30 pm @ 2939 Morley Rd. Shaker Heights 44122
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Browns, city wants you to rule out FirstEnergy Stadium Renovation Jimmy Haslam recently stated at the NFL owners meeting that he was pushing for renovations. But this column argues that the waterfront development he’s also pursuing makes an open aired stadium impractical. And that he’s using that angle behind the scenes to push for a domed stadium.
Guardians, Browns, and the Cavs make Cleveland a top 10 city for sports revenue $1.1 billion sounds great. But ” revenue ” isn’t defined anywhere in the article. Does it take into account the teams’ cost of doing business? And the group that did the study, PLBG Tipsters is an online gambling service.
With End of Pandemic Bonus SNAP Benefits, City of Cleveland Launches Monthly Free Food Pickups About 1 in 3 Cleveland residents are affected by the loss of the extra SNAP benefit, which was about $100 a month extra for poor people to buy food with. A special thanks to the City of Cleveland for stepping up to replace the loss.
RTA Eyes Newest Rail Cars In 40 Years – Plus Four New Possible Rapid Routes This is great news. When you use public transportation in other cities you realize how bad transit is in Cleveland. A special thanks to our friends at Clevelanders for Public Transit who have worked tirelessly over the years to make transit better in our city
State
Gov. Mike DeWine: Legislature should firm up abortion laws ahead of possible abortion – rights constitutional amendment DeWine wants there to be a clear choice between what’s in the constitutional amendment and what state law is. So he is asking the lunatic extremists that control the legislature to make the choice clear. This may actually be good.
With Bipartisan Support It’s Time to Stop Ohio From Executing People Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost, a death penalty supporter who is eyeing a run for governor recently released a report. This column argues the report shows exactly why the death penalty should be eliminated.
Environmental groups sue to block a law that could force gas drilling in state parks The suit isn’t about the merits of the law. Instead it’s focused on alleged constitutional violations in the procedural maneuvering to pass the bill. Still, it’s worth a shot.
Finance Chair says income tax cut is likely in Ohio House Republicans’ budget Even though an income tax cut wasn’t in Gov. Mike DeWine’s initial proposal, House Republicans still want one. But aren’t there a lot of other very good ways for Ohio to spend its $ 6 billion surplus?
Ohio’s Childcare Providers Struggling to Keep Doors Open Nearly half of Ohio parents with children under the age of five say they have had serious problems affording childcare or big challenges that have impacted their work. Not a surprise that Ohio’s economy loses nearly $4 billion a year due to child care issues
National
A Trump Judge in Texas Has Officially Outlawed the Abortion Pill Nationwide More than 3.7 million pregnant women have used the FDA approved pill pill safely since 2000. But the lunatic rogue Trump judge has decided that it is unsafe citing right – wing junk science. A Washington District Court judge has issued a preliminary injunction and it’s likely the Supreme Court will decide the issue.
Indictment Won’t Help Trump Argues that Trump needs to grow his base, not just fire up the lunatics who already blindly support him. And remember his relentless whining has already cost the Republicans three straight elections. And three or four more indictments are likely.
Liberals gain control of the Wisconsin Supreme Court for the first time in 15 years Part of the great news last Tuesday. Progressive Janet Protaisiewicz’s victory means liberal control over the court that will decide abortion rights, gerrymandered districts and perhaps who wins the 2024 presidential election in Wisconsin.
Brandon Johnson, Progressive Union Organizer, Elected Mayor of Chicago More of last Tuesday’s great news. Johnson, a former teacher who was backed by the Chicago Teachers Union defeated tough on crime billionaire Paul Vallas who was backed by the Chicago Police Union. Congratulations to Johnson and our brothers and sisters in the Chicago Teachers Union!
Clarence Thomas reportedly received years of gifts from GOP donors, stirring a new ethics scandal Uncle Tom Thomas did not report the gifts ( worth millions of dollars ) in his annual financial disclosure filings which violates a code of conduct for federal officials. Best LOL in the article is the billionaire donor’s claim that they never discussed Supreme Court cases.
Black Lives Matter
Tennessee Republicans Accused of Racism After Expelling Two Black Lawmakers Well let’s see. Three Democrat’s in the Tennessee legislature faced expulsion votes for participating in a gun control protest after the Nashville shootings, which is bad enough. The two Black members were expelled and the white member wasn’t. What do you think?
Cuyahoga County Prosecutor’s top civil attorney facing sanctions as legal fight hits boiling point in jail abuse cases The dispute centers around the county’s refusal to release videos of 450 incidents of officers using force against inmates who have a mental illness or who were handcuffed. It’s not hard to figure out why they don’t want to release the videos.
Death of Black teen sparks federal civil rights probe The FBI and the U.S. attorney’s office in Washington launched the investigation last week after federal officials released body-worn camera footage showing the officer fatally shooting Dalaneo Martin last month. Hopefully we’ll get justice in this case.
How white privilege plays into the first lady’s idea to invite runner – up Iowa to the White House In case you missed it, LSU ( which has mostly Black players ) defeated Iowa ( which has mostly white players ) to win the women’s college basketball national championship. However Jill Biden thought about inviting the losing team as well as the winning team to the White House.
Gender and race shape the media coverage of Kamala Harris The conventional wisdom is that if Biden doesn’t run the Democrats have a problem if Harris does. But why is that? They’ll say she hasn’t done anything. But can you name the accomplishments of previous vice president?
Immigration
It’s time to stand up for Dreamers Is an interesting op – ed by an evangelical Christian. Nearly 80% of evangelicals support a pathway to citizenship for the Dreamers. Aren’t they as much a part of the Republican base as the xenophobic racists who Republican lawmakers pander to?
Dreamers didn’t take jobs from Americans, study finds An argument that xenophobic nativists often use against the Dreamers. The economic reality is that when a new worker enters the economy, they end up creating other jobs for other workers elsewhere. The Dreamers are actually job creators for the American economy.
Biden administration to speed up asylum cases, expand legal resources at border Asylum officers at the border are going to begin holding ” credible fear ” hearings which should help expedite the process for those seeking asylum. The hearings are the first step in the asylum process. Is this good or bad? It depends on the officer conducting the hearings.
Florida Latino religious groups alarmed by DeSantis – backed immigration bill The bill would make it a felony to transport undocumented immigrants, with one prominent Latino evangelical pastor saying ” it would criminalize the church’s work. ” Republicans usually side with the church on first amendment issues. Let’s see how this plays out.
Biden Is Moving Right On Immigration. Will That Hurt Him In 2024? Is a by the numbers analysis by the master pollsters at FiveThirtyEight. And the news is not good because their conclusion is probably not. Which means Biden will likely continue his drift to the right on immigration.
Upcoming CCPC Events
CCPC April Membership Meeting: Ohio Issues Tuesday, April 18 from 6:30 to 8 pm. Our April meeting will focus on statewide issues in Ohio. Agenda items so far include 1) Abortion access constitutional amendment signature gathering update, Speaker: Cole Wojdacz, Statewide Field Manager Pro – Choice Ohio, 2) What’s likely to be in the Ohio Budget. Speaker: Zach Schiller from Policy Matters 3) Education issues in Ohio. Speaker: Elaine Schleiffer, Communications Manager for Honesty for Ohio Education. Please click here to register for the event. After registering you’ll receive an email with the Zoom link
CCPC May Membership Meeting: More Issue Updates Wednesday, May 10 from 6:30 to 8 pm Agenda items so far include 1) Protect Choice Ohio Cuyahoga County Field Director Troy Greenfield will give an update on the abortion access constitutional amendment signature gathering effort.2) CWA Local 4302 President Joe Snyder will speak about CWA’s initiative to make internet more accessible in low – income communities 3) Cleveland State University Law Professor Matthew Ahn will speak about Critical Race Theory and how we should talk about it before the upcoming School Board elections this year in many communities. Please click here to register for the event. After registering you’ll receive an email with the Zoom link
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