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ARTS
ORKERS
Erie Labor Day Parade 2021 will be held September 6. This year IBEW 56 will be hosting the 2021 Erie Labor Day Parade! Also poster for Mercer Co. parade More details coming.
Battle of Blair Mountain, 1921 ... Significance for Working People Today Aug 19 7:30pm Host: Battle of Homestead Foundation "Battle of Blair Mountain Centennial Celebration" occurring Sept. 3-6 in Charleston, WV. "Join us for a Labor Day Weekend that is packed with activities across the southern coalfields of West Virginia!" List of all centennial events
Raising Vibrant Readers Erie International Institute 517 E 26th St, Erie, PA "We'll be giving away free books, having multilingual story time, arts & crafts, and free food! So bring your kids for a chance to make new friends, learn about a new language/culture, and feel connected & included in this diverse space!" Also looking for donations and volunteers
ARTS
Sep 9-10/2 "Speed of Dark" American Repertory Theater, Buffalo NY "centers around four-men who find themselves on the wrong end-of-the day in a Sundown Town, and, as ...they discover the integrity within themselves as well as find dignity & pride to who they are as men." Strict covid rules
Sept 27 - Movie Mondays: West Side Story Outdoor event, Perry Square Erie PA. Interactive trivia 8:30pm, movies start at dark. Hosts: Erie Downtown Partnership and the Film Society of NWPA".
CRITICAL RACE THEORY
From Meadville Tribune 8/14: "PENNCREST School Board has approved a resolution to issue a statement emphasizing that the school district does not teach critical race theory (CRT), while sending a policy aimed at banning the subject back to committee for reworking." The Tribune's detailed coverage Aug. 9 meeting Aug. 12 meeting
Lit Fridays is "a literary-focused, virtual salon presented by the August Wilson African American Cultural Center, featuring conversations and guest performances on the last Friday of each month at 6:00pm via Facebook Live and Zoom Webinar."
CRITICAL RACE THEORY
From Meadville Tribune 8/14: "PENNCREST School Board has approved a resolution to issue a statement emphasizing that the school district does not teach critical race theory (CRT), while sending a policy aimed at banning the subject back to committee for reworking." The Tribune's detailed coverage Aug. 9 meeting Aug. 12 meeting
Actions by school boards in the region: Mars Area school board, banned CRT and passes "Patriotism amendment" , and Clarion-Limestown school board banned CRT in the unsubstatiated theories scetion of their updated mission statement. A Clarion-Limestone board member also mentioned that he would be bringing up adding "gender theory" to the banned list.
What’s at stake in Pennsylvania’s gubernatorial race? Educators say teaching race, racism in schools (Chalkbeat 7/28/2021) "A coalition of Philadelphia educators and politicians are worried that a conservative governor, if elected, could pass anti-critical race theory legislation in Pennsylvania, making next year’s gubernatorial race crucial for education."Ask the Experts: Why is critical race theory so controversial? (City & State PA 8/17/2021)
Yes, we should be teaching critical race theory in public schools | Fletcher McClellan (Penn Capital-Star 8/10/2021)
Kimberlé Crenshaw on Teaching the Truth about Race in America (ep. 168) | On ACLU podcast. Crenshaw is one of the founders of CRT.Yes, we should be teaching critical race theory in public schools | Fletcher McClellan (Penn Capital-Star 8/10/2021)
The Tea Party to the 10th power': Trumpworld bets big on critical race theory (Politico 6/23/2021) "Republicans aren’t coy about what they are trying to do. It’s not just about changing curricula. It’s about taking back Congress."
EARTH
Investigation Uncovers Ohio Is “Illegally” Building Radioactive Mountains, Affecting 26 Waterways
Jobs or the environment? Ahead of 2022, Pa. Dems thread needle on ‘false choice’
EPA hits Erie Coke with $1M Superfund lien to recoup cleanup costs; amount likely to grow
The State of Environmental Health in Pennsylvania Schools June 2021 report from Women for a Healthy Environment.
Separate and Unconscionable: A Report on Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Pennsylvania’s Nursing Homes with Recommendations for Immediate Action +++Center for Advocacy for the Rights and Interests of the Elderly (CARIE)
Diversity and inclusion officer could soon be a new position to serve Erie County (YourErie +++)
EARTH
Investigation Uncovers Ohio Is “Illegally” Building Radioactive Mountains, Affecting 26 Waterways
Jobs or the environment? Ahead of 2022, Pa. Dems thread needle on ‘false choice’
EPA hits Erie Coke with $1M Superfund lien to recoup cleanup costs; amount likely to grow
The State of Environmental Health in Pennsylvania Schools June 2021 report from Women for a Healthy Environment.
Climate activists set their sights on the PA PUC "The interfaith group POWER wants Gov. Tom Wolf to appoint new members of the Public Utility Commission who are dedicated to climate justice and ending environmental racism. "
JUSTICE
ACLU: Stop harming Erie students (Erie Times-News 8/25/2021) "for more than a decade, the district has institutionalized a culture of punishment of Black children, especially those with disabilities and often without regard to the seriousness of a student’s infraction."
$262,000 settlement ends federal suit over claims of excessive force by Erie police officer Separate and Unconscionable: A Report on Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Pennsylvania’s Nursing Homes with Recommendations for Immediate Action +++Center for Advocacy for the Rights and Interests of the Elderly (CARIE)
Diversity and inclusion officer could soon be a new position to serve Erie County (YourErie +++)
Pa. only state that requires counties to fund public defense (Daily Item +++)
Media PA and Attica
Also 50 years ago,
ELECTIONS
ELECTIONS
CORMAN+++‘Ending gerrymandering: the redistricting fight in Pa.’: WHYY talks with Fair Districts PA chair Carol Kuniholm, state Rep. Wendi Thomas, and House Minority Leader Joanna McClinton.How to get involved in Pa.’s pivotal redistricting process (Spotlight PA 8/20/2021)
Thompson's district lost big in 2020 census, one of six in Pennsylvania that lost population in the 2020 census (all but one of which are held by Republicans) (AP News 8/14/2021).
4 takeaways from new Pa. census data and what it means for redistricting (Spotlight PA 8/18/2021)
4 takeaways from new Pa. census data and what it means for redistricting (Spotlight PA 8/18/2021)
PA Abolishes Prison Gerrymandering (Time 8/24/2021) will increase urban representation while reducing rural representation.
Pa. Democrats’ constituencies are growing. How does that impact 2022? (Penn Capital-Star 8/18/2021)
He left GOP after Jan. 6, forms 3rd party in PA (City & State PA 8/12/2021)
MISC
Erie Labor Day Parade details: September 6 at 10am 11th & State, Erie PA. Hosted by IBEW Local 56
Little Free Pantry will hold a raffle on September 18. Check their group for details or contact Raegin at +++
Erie Labor Day Parade details: September 6 at 10am 11th & State, Erie PA. Hosted by IBEW Local 56
Little Free Pantry will hold a raffle on September 18. Check their group for details or contact Raegin at +++
Erie Labor Day Parade 2021 will be held September 6. This year IBEW 56 will be hosting the 2021 Erie Labor Day Parade! Also poster for Mercer Co. parade More details coming.
Battle of Blair Mountain, 1921 ... Significance for Working People Today Aug 19 7:30pm Host: Battle of Homestead Foundation "Battle of Blair Mountain Centennial Celebration" occurring Sept. 3-6 in Charleston, WV. "Join us for a Labor Day Weekend that is packed with activities across the southern coalfields of West Virginia!" List of all centennial events
Worker-owned cooperatives and the future of Rust Belt labor Belt Magazine (5/13/2021) Amid declining union power and attacks on organized labor, some Rust Belt workers are turning to worker-owned cooperatives.
SCHOOLS
St. Benedict Education Center officially home to Erie Co. Community College (Erie Benedictines 7/15/2021) These 25 Pennsylvania school districts are most underfunded (Morning Call 7/1/2021)
ELECTIONS
Demstock 2021 Aug. 20-21, Elk County PA. Celebrating rural PA Dems www.actblue.com/donate/Demstock21.
ECU Block Party Aug 21 noon-4pm Roger Young Park, 1750 Buffalo Rd, Erie "meet your Erie County United candidates, enjoy BBQ food, and check out our school supply giveaway." Registration info at event page.
JUSTICE
Anti-hate rally in Jamestown after white supremacist vandalism 7/10 (Video 1:04:09 WNY News 7/10/2021)
Backgrounder on incidents Jamestown Human Rights Commission statement on events
Letters to my White Male Friends: A Conversation with Dax-Devlon Ross July 15 interview with Off the Beaten Path owner Bob Lingle.
PA Police Misconduct Database Launched (WESA 7/14/2021)
Kevin Flowers: Erie, other cities face tough self-reflections on inclusion, racial justice (Erie Times-News 7/25/2021)Humane PA has compiled a very informative and easy-to-read listing of Legislation Affecting Animals 2021/22 a for those who want to encourage PA legislators to support animal welfare. Fortunately this is no longer considered a fringe issue, and enjoys broad support.
Right-wing PENNCREST board members aggressively pushed a ban on critical race theory in July. Two reports from the Meadville Tribune covered the events in detail: Aggressively pushing the ban on 7/6 and creating chaos at the board meeting.
Who's behind the astroturfed critical race theory push in PA? (PA Spotlight 7/22/2021)
QAnon's new 'plan'? Run for school board (NBC News 7/7/2021)
QAnon's new 'plan'? Run for school board (NBC News 7/7/2021)
INDIGENOUS
Carlisle children buried in emotional ceremony (Indian Country Today 7/2021)
The Seneca Nation Is Building Food Sovereignty, One Bison at a Time (Civil Eats 1/14/2021)
This Penobscot Baseball Player Inspired The Cleveland Indians Name ‘For All The Wrong Reasons’ (Maine Public 7/25/2021)The Seneca Nation Is Building Food Sovereignty, One Bison at a Time (Civil Eats 1/14/2021)
ELECTIONS
Demstock 2021 Aug. 20-21, Elk County PA. Celebrating rural PA Dems www.actblue.com/donate/Demstock21.
ECU Block Party Aug 21 noon-4pm Roger Young Park, 1750 Buffalo Rd, Erie "meet your Erie County United candidates, enjoy BBQ food, and check out our school supply giveaway." Registration info at event page.
Oil Region Rising rallies outside Toomey's office protesting opposition to "For the People" Act (YourErie 7/1/2021)
CNN ranks Pennsylvania Senate seat as most likely to flip in 2022 (Pgh City Paper 7/6/2021)
Wolf clarifies voter ID position (AP 7/22/2021) Check out Canada voter ID requirements for comparison Buffalo common council researching form of governance that replaces the mayor (Buffalo News 7/27/2021)
Watchdogs Filing Complaints in PA and 14 other States Against ALEC for Illegal Campaign Scheme (Common Cause 7/26/2021)JUSTICE
Anti-hate rally in Jamestown after white supremacist vandalism 7/10 (Video 1:04:09 WNY News 7/10/2021)
Backgrounder on incidents Jamestown Human Rights Commission statement on events
Letters to my White Male Friends: A Conversation with Dax-Devlon Ross July 15 interview with Off the Beaten Path owner Bob Lingle.
PA Police Misconduct Database Launched (WESA 7/14/2021)
Kevin Flowers: Erie, other cities face tough self-reflections on inclusion, racial justice (Erie Times-News 7/25/2021)
ANIMAL LAW
Large demonstration in Erie against Heartland Pets' treatment of animals. (Erie News Now 7/31/2021). Action was called and organized by a group of community members.
LGBT+
Madeine Davis' Queer History of Buffalo (Belt Magazine 5/1/2021) Remembrance of the trailblazing activist and historian who passed away in April.
ARTS & WORDS
Off the Beaten Path Bookstore Independent bookstore located in the Chautauqua County village of Lakewood NY."With a focus on fostering empathy, Off the Beaten Path curates titles for the community that promote understanding, diversity, and creativity." Be sure to check out their video conversations with authors.
Béatrice Lebreton - Living Her Truth: Transcending Boundaries exhibit will be at Erie Art Museum starting Aug. 6
Charlotte Perkins Gilman's "The Yellow Wallpaper" virtual presentation by ALl An Act Theatre thru Sept 19
Chautauqua Theater Company presents Thurgood Chautauqua Institution August 13 @ 4:00pm "compelling portrait of the first African-American to serve as a justice on the United States Supreme Court"
The "Summer of Protest: 2020” exhibition at Prama Art Space examines the 2020 Cleveland George Floyd Protests Multiple contributors.
Belt Publishing & Belt Magazine Belt Magazine publishes independent journalism about the Rust Belt. Online only Belt Publishing publishes anthologies by and for residents of often misrepresented cities.
Sen. Dan Laughlin denounces audit in op-ed (Reuters 7/29/2021)
Erie Puppy Mill Awareness is "a 501(c)3 with a mission to make Erie Co. more humane by raising awareness & igniting activism against puppy mills & their outlets." The group has been around since 2011.
EARTH
French Creek Clean-Up Register before August 27th to get 2021 t-shirt!
Pennsylvania is set to become the first major fossil fuel-producing state to put a price on carbon emissions.(StateImpact PA 7/13/2021)
Pittsburgh launches the country’s first integrated mobility system, connecting all transit options in one app (NEXTPittsburgh 7/12/2021 )
Madeine Davis' Queer History of Buffalo (Belt Magazine 5/1/2021) Remembrance of the trailblazing activist and historian who passed away in April.
Archives & Special Collections: Dr. Madeline Davis LGBTQ Archive of Western New York [ca. 1920-2018]
Erie Pride Picnic 2021 Aug. 14, 1-6pm/food 2-4pm Rotary Pavilion, Presque Isle Pride Day at Waldameer is Aug 15. Be sure to check details at link. Host: NWPA Pride Alliance
Ohio Allows Doctors to Deny LGBTQ Health Care on Moral Grounds (Rolling Stone 7/7/2021)
Off the Beaten Path Bookstore Independent bookstore located in the Chautauqua County village of Lakewood NY."With a focus on fostering empathy, Off the Beaten Path curates titles for the community that promote understanding, diversity, and creativity." Be sure to check out their video conversations with authors.
Béatrice Lebreton - Living Her Truth: Transcending Boundaries exhibit will be at Erie Art Museum starting Aug. 6
Charlotte Perkins Gilman's "The Yellow Wallpaper" virtual presentation by ALl An Act Theatre thru Sept 19
Chautauqua Theater Company presents Thurgood Chautauqua Institution August 13 @ 4:00pm "compelling portrait of the first African-American to serve as a justice on the United States Supreme Court"
The "Summer of Protest: 2020” exhibition at Prama Art Space examines the 2020 Cleveland George Floyd Protests Multiple contributors.
Belt Publishing & Belt Magazine Belt Magazine publishes independent journalism about the Rust Belt. Online only Belt Publishing publishes anthologies by and for residents of often misrepresented cities.
THE BIG LIE IN PA
Pennsylvania Capital-Star seems like the best place to keep up with The Big Lie and Fraudit shenanigans in PA.
Pennsylvania Capital-Star seems like the best place to keep up with The Big Lie and Fraudit shenanigans in PA.
PA audit proponent Sen. Doug Mastriano, who bused Trump supporters to the US Capitol Jan. 6, was photographed at least four times with insurrectionist Samuel Lazar, who is facing federal charges for allegedly assaulting police in the Capitol that day. Media Matters found that Mastriano promoted QAnon on Twitter over 50 times: check the article for other Mastriano wingnuttery.
York Co. Trump supporters going door to door demanding to know which candidate they backed (York Dispatch 7/29/2021)Sen. Dan Laughlin denounces audit in op-ed (Reuters 7/29/2021)
Video: Attorney General Josh Shapiro talked to Vice News about “sham audits.”
Experts warn against ‘sham election audits’ movement (Penn Capital-Star 7/20/2021)
Experts warn against ‘sham election audits’ movement (Penn Capital-Star 7/20/2021)
OTHER
Supporting PA nurses op-ed (Rep. Bridget Kosierowski D-Lackawanna County 8/1//2021)
Supporting PA nurses op-ed (Rep. Bridget Kosierowski D-Lackawanna County 8/1//2021)
New law requires public meeting agendas be posted online, if possible (TribLive 7/2/2021)
FirstEnergy to pay $230M in agreement in Ohio bribery case (AP 7/23/2021) "The energy giant at the center of a $60 million bribery scheme in Ohio admitted Thursday to using dark money groups to fund the effort"
FirstEnergy to pay $230M in agreement in Ohio bribery case (AP 7/23/2021) "The energy giant at the center of a $60 million bribery scheme in Ohio admitted Thursday to using dark money groups to fund the effort"
Special Report: SNAP Benefits Put to the Test (ENN 7/28/2021) Local reporter eats on a SNAP ("food stamps") budget for a week.
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