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Thursday, July 7, 2022
CALENDAR & NEWS ~ July 2022
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First day of the season at Little Italy Farmers Market, held Mondays 3-6pm at W. 18th & Myrtle. Local food sources below. |
July 9-10 Inherit the Wind Meadville Community Theatre Crawford County Old Courtroom
July 23 - AmeriMasala 2022 Perry Square East, Erie PA "Our goal is to inspire a community philosophy which promotes the value and nobility of all people and encourage dialogue across the lines of race ethnicity, gender and class through assessable public presentations of cultural arts, workshops and lectures."
Aug 4 - One Table Picnic Runners Pavilion, Presque Isle State Park, Erie PA. 4-8:30pm, meal at 6pm. "One Table is Erie's Multicultural and Interfaith Bridge-builders"
Aug 18 - Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra: “Paths to Freedom: Sanctuary Road”
August 22 - Deeper Than The Skin Chautauqua Institute
ELECTIONS & GOVT
Pa. Senate Republicans advance late-night constitutional amendment package on abortion, voter ID (Pennsylvania Capital-Star) "After voting to waive a rule banning votes after 11 p.m., the Senate Rules Committee on Thursday tacked on proposed amendments, including language requiring voters to show ID at polling places, allowing gubernatorial candidates to select their running mates, and creating a system for election audits. The bill also includes language that would let lawmakers disapprove regulations without facing a veto from the governor."
GUNS
Where PA political candidates stand on gun control (Pgh City Paper)
NY overhauls handgun rules in effort to preserve some limits (AP)
'Pure insanity': Ohio Gov. signs bill to arm teachers after 24 hours of training (Raw Story)
Kevin Flowers coverage of Erie Police hirings issues and news Several articles here, and Flowers offers good reporting and details.
CHQ Week Three: July 9–16, 2022 The Future of Human Rights Chautauqua Institute
Statewide PA police hiring database hindered by loopholes, lack of enforcement (PennLive/Spotlight PA)
Chris Magoc: Slavery’s legacy in Erie and the unfulfilled promise of Juneteenth (Chris Magoc/Erie Times-News)
Dwane Brock: What would our history be if there had been no slavery? (Erie Times News)
Core Goods (market in Oil City) Edinboro Market Erie Food Coop Jamestown Biodome Project Meadville Market House Moore's Heritage Farm and Market NWPA Growers
CookingLocal Harvest nationwide directory with local listings
Chef Lisa Heidelberg hosts What's Cooking every week on JET/FOX66 (videos on their website). She is also owner of Dinner is Served by Lisa.334 W. 8th
July 18 - Independence of PA Courts threatened Deborah Gross Esq. & Jay Silberblatt, Esq. Jefferson Ed. Society
July 19 - Are Amendments to the Constitution Good or Bad? Deborah Gross Esq. Jefferson Ed. Society
July 20 - Alternative Ways to Pick Judges Deborah Gross Esq., Phil Friedman Esq. Jefferson Ed. Society
GEMISH
July 10 Jamestown Justice Coalition will hold a Rally for Reproductive Rights at noon on July 10 in Dow Park, Jamestown NY. "March from Dow Park to Tracy Plaza (city hall).Speakers, shirts, information, and resources at Tracy Plaza. Continue march eventually returning to Dow Park. "
ACLU: Abortion Access PA Statement and action
VISIT BLOG AT https://eriebluegreen.blogspot.com/
ARTS & FESTS
July 9-10 Inherit the Wind Meadville Community Theatre Crawford County Old Courtroom
July 23 - AmeriMasala 2022 Perry Square East, Erie PA "Our goal is to inspire a community philosophy which promotes the value and nobility of all people and encourage dialogue across the lines of race ethnicity, gender and class through assessable public presentations of cultural arts, workshops and lectures."
Aug 4 - One Table Picnic Runners Pavilion, Presque Isle State Park, Erie PA. 4-8:30pm, meal at 6pm. "One Table is Erie's Multicultural and Interfaith Bridge-builders"
Aug 18 - Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra: “Paths to Freedom: Sanctuary Road”
August 22 - Deeper Than The Skin Chautauqua Institute
ELECTIONS
GUNS
Where PA political candidates stand on gun control (Pgh City Paper)
NY overhauls handgun rules in effort to preserve some limits (AP)
'Pure insanity': Ohio Gov. signs bill to arm teachers after 24 hours of training (Raw Story)
Kevin Flowers coverage of Erie Police hirings issues and news Several articles here, and Flowers offers good reporting and details.
CHQ Week Three: July 9–16, 2022 The Future of Human Rights Chautauqua Institute
Statewide PA police hiring database hindered by loopholes, lack of enforcement (PennLive/Spotlight PA)
Chris Magoc: Slavery’s legacy in Erie and the unfulfilled promise of Juneteenth (Chris Magoc/Erie Times-News)
Dwane Brock: What would our history be if there had been no slavery? (Erie Times News)
Core Goods (market in Oil City) Edinboro Market Erie Food Coop Jamestown Biodome Project Meadville Market House Moore's Heritage Farm and Market NWPA Growers
Local Harvest nationwide directory with local listings
Cooking
Chef Lisa Heidelberg hosts What's Cooking every week on JET/FOX66 (videos on their website). She is also owner of Dinner is Served by Lisa.334 W. 8th
July 11 - Reva Siegel: 18th Annual Robert H. Jackson Lecture on the Supreme Court of the United States at Chautauqua Institution
July 18 - Independence of PA Courts threatened Deborah Gross Esq. & Jay Silberblatt, Esq. Jefferson Ed. Society
July 19 - Are Amendments to the Constitution Good or Bad? Deborah Gross Esq. Jefferson Ed. Society
July 20 - Alternative Ways to Pick Judges Deborah Gross Esq., Phil Friedman Esq. Jefferson Ed. Society
GEMISH
Jamestown Justice Coalition will hold a Rally for Reproductive Rights at noon on July 10 in Dow Park, Jamestown NY. "March from Dow Park to Tracy Plaza (city hall).Speakers, shirts, information, and resources at Tracy Plaza. Continue march eventually returning to Dow Park. "
ACLU: Abortion Access PA Statement and action
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ARTS & FESTS
July 9-10 Inherit the Wind Meadville Community Theatre Crawford County Old Courtroom
July 23 - AmeriMasala 2022 Perry Square East, Erie PA "Our goal is to inspire a community philosophy which promotes the value and nobility of all people and encourage dialogue across the lines of race ethnicity, gender and class through assessable public presentations of cultural arts, workshops and lectures."
Aug 4 - One Table Picnic Runners Pavilion, Presque Isle State Park, Erie PA. 4-8:30pm, meal at 6pm. "One Table is Erie's Multicultural and Interfaith Bridge-builders"
Aug 18 - Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra: “Paths to Freedom: Sanctuary Road”
August 22 - Deeper Than The Skin Chautauqua Institute
One World Tribe "As a special feature of this summer’s 814 Concert Series [July 10-Aug 14], One World Tribe will host 2 hour drum and dance circles before each show. The purpose of the drum circles is to bring unity in the community, to learn some global rhythms and dance, and to have FUN! Mark your calendar to join us each SUNDAY afternoon for 6 weeks in 6 local parks. Bring the family!"
ELECTIONS
GUNS
Where PA political candidates stand on gun control (Pgh City Paper)
PA teachers union pushes back against lawmakers proposal to allow school employees to be armed (PennLive)
'Pure insanity': Ohio Gov. signs bill to arm teachers after 24 hours of training (Raw Story)
Kevin Flowers coverage of Erie Police hirings issues and news Several articles here, and Flowers offers good reporting and details.
CHQ Week Three: July 9–16, 2022 The Future of Human Rights Chautauqua Institute
Aug 3 - Families against mandatory minimums and Second-Chance Sentencing https://www.jeserie.org/events/details/satellite-location-east-erie-families-against-mandatory-minimums-famm-and-second-chance-sentencing
Statewide PA police hiring database hindered by loopholes, lack of enforcement (PennLive/Spotlight PA)
Free Q&A on the limitations of Pa.’s police misconduct database (Spotlight PA) On Thursday, July 7 at 6 p.m. ET, join Spotlight PA on Zoom for a free Q&A on the limitations of the state’s police hiring database and a discussion of other police accountability efforts.
Chris Magoc: Slavery’s legacy in Erie and the unfulfilled promise of Juneteenth (Chris Magoc/Erie Times-News)
Dwane Brock: What would our history be if there had been no slavery? (Erie Times News)
LOCAL FOOD
Core Goods (market in Oil City) Edinboro Market Erie Food Coop Jamestown Biodome Project Meadville Market House Moore's Heritage Farm and Market NWPA Growers
Resources
Local Harvest nationwide directory with local listings
Cooking
Chef Lisa Heidelberg hosts What's Cooking every week on JET/FOX66 (videos on their website). She is also owner of Dinner is Served by Lisa.334 W. 8th
July 11 - Reva Siegel: 18th Annual Robert H. Jackson Lecture on the Supreme Court of the United States at Chautauqua Institution
July 18 - Independence of PA Courts threatened Deborah Gross Esq. & Jay Silberblatt, Esq. Jefferson Ed. Society
July 19 - Are Amendments to the Constitution Good or Bad? Deborah Gross Esq. Jefferson Ed. Society
July 20 - Alternative Ways to Pick Judges Deborah Gross Esq., Phil Friedman Esq. Jefferson Ed. Society
GEMISH
Jamestown Justice Coalition will hold a Rally for Reproductive Rights at noon on July 10 in Dow Park, Jamestown NY. "March from Dow Park to Tracy Plaza (city hall).Speakers, shirts, information, and resources at Tracy Plaza. Continue march eventually returning to Dow Park. "
(Spotlight PA)
ACLU: Abortion Access PA Statement and action
ARTS & FESTS
July 9-10 Inherit the Wind Meadville Community Theatre Crawford County Old Courtroom
July 23 - AmeriMasala 2022 Perry Square East, Erie PA "Our goal is to inspire a community philosophy which promotes the value and nobility of all people and encourage dialogue across the lines of race ethnicity, gender and class through assessable public presentations of cultural arts, workshops and lectures."
Aug 4 - One Table Picnic Runners Pavilion, Presque Isle State Park, Erie PA. 4-8:30pm, meal at 6pm. "One Table is Erie's Multicultural and Interfaith Bridge-builders"
Aug 18 - Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra: “Paths to Freedom: Sanctuary Road”
August 22 - Deeper Than The Skin Chautauqua Institute
One World Tribe "As a special feature of this summer’s 814 Concert Series [July 10-Aug 14], One World Tribe will host 2 hour drum and dance circles before each show. The purpose of the drum circles is to bring unity in the community, to learn some global rhythms and dance, and to have FUN! Mark your calendar to join us each SUNDAY afternoon for 6 weeks in 6 local parks. Bring the family!"
ELECTIONS
GUNS
Where PA political candidates stand on gun control (Pgh City Paper)
CHQ Week Three: July 9–16, 2022 The Future of Human Rights Chautauqua Institute
Aug 3 - Families against mandatory minimums and Second-Chance Sentencing https://www.jeserie.org/events/details/satellite-location-east-erie-families-against-mandatory-minimums-famm-and-second-chance-sentencing
Statewide PA police hiring database hindered by loopholes, lack of enforcement (PennLive/Spotlight PA)
Free Q&A on the limitations of Pa.’s police misconduct database (Spotlight PA) On Thursday, July 7 at 6 p.m. ET, join Spotlight PA on Zoom for a free Q&A on the limitations of the state’s police hiring database and a discussion of other police accountability efforts.
Chris Magoc: Slavery’s legacy in Erie and the unfulfilled promise of Juneteenth (Chris Magoc/Erie Times-News)
Dwane Brock: What would our history be if there had been no slavery? (Erie Times News)
LOCAL FOOD
Core Goods (market in Oil City) Edinboro Market Erie Food Coop Jamestown Biodome Project Meadville Market House Moore's Heritage Farm and Market NWPA Growers
Resources:
Local Harvest nationwide directory with local listings
July 11 - Reva Siegel: 18th Annual Robert H. Jackson Lecture on the Supreme Court of the United States at Chautauqua Institution
July 18 - Independence of PA Courts threatened Deborah Gross Esq. & Jay Silberblatt, Esq. Jefferson Ed. Society
July 19 - Are Amendments to the Constitution Good or Bad? Deborah Gross Esq. Jefferson Ed. Society
July 20 - Alternative Ways to Pick Judges Deborah Gross Esq., Phil Friedman Esq. Jefferson Ed. Society
GEMISH
July 14 - Bastille Day with Erie County United
Jamestown Justice Coalition will hold a Rally for Reproductive Rights at noon on July 10 in Dow Park, Jamestown NY. "March from Dow Park to Tracy Plaza (city hall).Speakers, shirts, information, and resources at Tracy Plaza. Continue march eventually returning to Dow Park. "
Decision to overturn Roe v. Wade won’t have immediate impact on abortion access in Pennsylvania
(Spotlight PA)
ACLU: Abortion Access PA
League of Women Voters of PA: Statement on Roe v. Wade
ARTS & FESTS
July 9-10 Inherit the Wind Meadville Community Theatre Crawford County Old Courtroom
July 23 - AmeriMasala 2022 Perry Square East, Erie PA "Our goal is to inspire a community philosophy which promotes the value and nobility of all people and encourage dialogue across the lines of race ethnicity, gender and class through assessable public presentations of cultural arts, workshops and lectures."
Aug 4 - One Table Picnic Runners Pavilion, Presque Isle State Park, Erie PA. 4-8:30pm, meal at 6pm. "One Table is Erie's Multicultural and Interfaith Bridge-builders"
Aug 18 - Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra: “Paths to Freedom: Sanctuary Road”
August 22 - Deeper Than The Skin Chautauqua Institute
One World Tribe "As a special feature of this summer’s 814 Concert Series [July 10-Aug 14], One World Tribe will host 2 hour drum and dance circles before each show. The purpose of the drum circles is to bring unity in the community, to learn some global rhythms and dance, and to have FUN! Mark your calendar to join us each SUNDAY afternoon for 6 weeks in 6 local parks. Bring the family!"
Painting the town: 50 new murals will brighten Erie neighborhoods and create seasonal jobs (Erie Times-News)
Shrine focuses on Black mothers, and results in astonishing works The Mattress Factory, Pittsburgh PA thru Dec 30 "Shrine, is a testament to the power of Black mothers and what they can do when given the structure and support to do what they wish." (Pgh City Paper)
ELECTIONS
GUNS
PA teachers union pushes back against lawmakers proposal to allow school employees to be armed (PennLive)
'Pure insanity': Ohio Gov. signs bill to arm teachers after 24 hours of training (Raw Story)
CHQ Week Three: July 9–16, 2022 The Future of Human Rights Chautauqua Institute
Aug 3 - Families against mandatory minimums and Second-Chance Sentencing https://www.jeserie.org/events/details/satellite-location-east-erie-families-against-mandatory-minimums-famm-and-second-chance-sentencing
The Marshall Project Announces Cleveland Local News Team (Marshall Project) " Pulitzer-winning nonprofit media organization covering criminal justice, is excited to announce the launch of its first local news operation, in Cleveland."
Erie Mayor Joe Schember says $14.5M policing proposal is not dead (Erie Times-News)
Statewide PA police hiring database hindered by loopholes, lack of enforcement (PennLive/Spotlight PA)
Free Q&A on the limitations of Pa.’s police misconduct database (Spotlight PA) On Thursday, July 7 at 6 p.m. ET, join Spotlight PA on Zoom for a free Q&A on the limitations of the state’s police hiring database and a discussion of other police accountability efforts.
Chris Magoc: Slavery’s legacy in Erie and the unfulfilled promise of Juneteenth (Chris Magoc/Erie Times-News)
Dwane Brock: What would our history be if there had been no slavery? (Erie Times News)
July 11 - Reva Siegel: 18th Annual Robert H. Jackson Lecture on the Supreme Court of the United States at Chautauqua Institution
July 18 - Independence of PA Courts threatened Deborah Gross Esq. & Jay Silberblatt, Esq. Jefferson Ed. Society
July 19 - Are Amendments to the Constitution Good or Bad? Deborah Gross Esq. Jefferson Ed. Society
July 20 - Alternative Ways to Pick Judges Deborah Gross Esq., Phil Friedman Esq. Jefferson Ed. Society
ETC
Aug 4 - The Slap Heard Round the World: Why Toxic Masculinity Just Will Not Die Rhonda Matthews PhD "Disclaimer: This talk will directly address social issues connected to issues of gender, race, socio-economics, policy, and law. The language will be frank. The presentation and the discussion are designed for mature audiences. Attendance is not recommended for people under the age of 18." JES
https://www.chq.org/event/chautauqua-literary-and-scientific-circle-presentation-civil-resistance-with-erica-chenoweth/
Jamestown Justice Coalition will hold a Rally for Reproductive Rights at noon on July 10 in Dow Park, Jamestown NY. "March from Dow Park to Tracy Plaza (city hall).Speakers, shirts, information, and resources at Tracy Plaza. Continue march eventually returning to Dow Park. "
https://www.facebook.com/events/284314293868935
Decision to overturn Roe v. Wade won’t have immediate impact on abortion access in Pennsylvania
(Spotlight PA)
ACLU: Abortion Access PA
League of Women Voters of PA: Statement on Roe v. Wade
https://www.chq.org/chautauqua-theater-company/?fbclid=IwAR0t1ZNT-kbuYqXtJRKpgtJCLcTepk5wE0sYI6yf5PF4uVHT0CFvo7Jl0sA
Jamestown Justice Coalition will hold a Rally for Reproductive Rights at noon on July 10 in Dow Park, Jamestown NY. "March from Dow Park to Tracy Plaza (city hall).Speakers, shirts, information, and resources at Tracy Plaza. Continue march eventually returning to Dow Park. "
https://www.facebook.com/events/284314293868935
July 1- July 14 Indecent By Paula Vogel Directed by Lisa Rothe Chautauqua Institute
July 12 - Sheryl Crow and Keb Mo' Chautauqua Institute
July 20 -22 - New Play Workshop: "Through the Eyes of Holly Germaine" Chautauqua Institute “Marty said when I help the birds it will change people’s impression of my shallowness.”
July 23 - AmeriMasala 2022 Perry Square East, Erie PA "Our goal is to inspire a community philosophy which promotes the value and nobility of all people and encourage dialogue across the lines of race ethnicity, gender and class through assessable public presentations of cultural arts, workshops and lectures."
July 23 & 24 NPW: Black Like Me Chautauqua Institute "revisits Griffin’s memoir through the response of modern-day characters."
July 28 - Aug 7 - Buffalo Infringement Festival
Aug 4 - One Table Picnic Runners Pavilion, Presque Isle State Park, Erie PA. 4-8:30pm, meal at 6pm. "One Table is Erie's Multicultural and Interfaith Bridge-builders"
Aug 18 - Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra: “Paths to Freedom: Sanctuary Road”
August 22 - Deeper Than The Skin Chautauqua Institute
Painting the town: 50 new murals will brighten Erie neighborhoods and create seasonal jobs (Erie Times-News)
Shrine focuses on Black mothers, and results in astonishing works The Mattress Factory, Pittsburgh PA thru Dec 30 "Shrine, is a testament to the power of Black mothers and what they can do when given the structure and support to do what they wish." (Pgh City Paper)
Kuleta Pumoja festival Saturdays 9-4 p.m. thru Sept 25 "everyone in Western New York is invited to 1100 Jefferson Avenue in east Buffalo for Kuleta Pamoja and all its festivities"
ELECTIONS
CHQ Week Five: July 23–30, 2022 The Vote and Democracy Chautauqua Institute
ICYMI: Mike Kelly drawn into ‘fake elector’ controversies (WESA) "We found out now that this came from Pennsylvania Congressman Mike Kelly’s office"
GUNS
Where PA political candidates stand on gun control (Pgh City Paper)
NY Gov. Kathy Hochul: Supreme Court gun law ruling is "reprehensible" (CBS News)
PA teachers union pushes back against lawmakers proposal to allow school employees to be armed (PennLive)
'Pure insanity': Ohio Gov. signs bill to arm teachers after 24 hours of training (Raw Story)
CHQ Week Three: July 9–16, 2022 The Future of Human Rights Chautauqua Institute
The Marshall Project Announces Cleveland Local News Team (Marshall Project) " Pulitzer-winning nonprofit media organization covering criminal justice, is excited to announce the launch of its first local news operation, in Cleveland."
Erie Mayor Joe Schember says $14.5M policing proposal is not dead (Erie Times-News)
Statewide PA police hiring database hindered by loopholes, lack of enforcement (PennLive/SpotlightPA)
Pa. advocates urge action to end hair discrimination | WJET/WFXP/YourErie.com
Chris Magoc: Slavery’s legacy in Erie and the unfulfilled promise of Juneteenth (Chris Magoc/Erie Times-News)
Dwane Brock: What would our history be if there had been no slavery? (Erie Times News)
https://www.roberthjackson.org/event/reva-siegel-robert-h-jackson-lecture-at-chautauqua-institution/ 21951/
The Marshall Project Announces Cleveland Local News Team (Marshall Project) " Pulitzer-winning nonprofit media organization covering criminal justice, is excited to announce the launch of its first local news operation, in Cleveland."
ETC
https://www.buffalorising.com/2022/06/should-the-great-lakes-have-legal-rights/
https://www.chq.org/event/chautauqua-literary-and-scientific-circle-presentation-civil-resistance-with-erica-chenoweth/
Solar power at Pennsylvania schools doubled during the pandemic (Environmental Health News) “If this growth continues, schools could set Pennsylvania up as a clean energy leader and not just the fossil fuels we’re known for.”
ARTS & FESTS
July 1- July 14 Indecent By Paula Vogel Directed by Lisa Rothe Chautauqua Institute https://www.chq.org/event/chautauqua-theater-company-indecent-2/
July 12 - Sheryl Crow and Keb Mo' Chautauqua Institute
https://tickets.chq.org/entertainment/order/2022A00025/sheryl-crow%20with%20keb'%20mo'%20&%20southern%20ave
July 20 -22 - New Play Workshop: "Through the Eyes of Holly Germaine" Chautauqua Institute “Marty said when I help the birds it will change people’s impression of my shallowness.” New Play Workshop: Through the Eyes of Holly Germaine - Chautauqua Institution (chq.org)
July 23 & 24 NPW: Black Like Me Chautauqua Institute "revisits Griffin’s memoir through the response of modern-day characters." Chautauqua Institute https://www.chq.org/event/new-play-workshop-3-performance-1/
July 28 - Aug 7 - Buffalo Infringement Festival https://infringeeveryday.wixsite.com/mysite
Aug 4 - One Table Picnic https://www.facebook.com/OneTableofEriePA/photos/a.399093137354603/1099928260604417/
Aug 18 - Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra: “Paths to Freedom: Sanctuary Road”
https://www.chq.org/event/chautauqua-symphony-orchestra-paths-to-freedom-sanctuary-road-porgy-and-bess/
August 22 - About – Deeper Than The Skin CHQ Deeper Than The Skin - Chautauqua Institution (chq.org)
Painting the town: 50 new murals will brighten Erie neighborhoods and create seasonal jobs (Erie Times-News) https://www.goerie.com/story/entertainment/arts/2022/06/15/50-murals-erie-pa-outdoor-public-art-gallery-public-visual-paintings-culture-antonio-howard/65359719007/
Shrine focuses on Black mothers, and results in astonishing works The Mattress Factory, Pittsburgh PA thru Dec 30 "Shrine, is a testament to the power of Black mothers and what they can do when given the structure and support to do what they wish." (Pgh City Paper) https://www.pghcitypaper.com/pittsburgh/shrine-focuses-on-black-mothers-and-results-in-astonishing-works/Content?oid=21901745
https://thechallengernews.com/2022/06/3rd-annual-kuleta-pamoja-begins-todayat-johnnie-b-wiley-amateur-athletic-sports-pavilion/
ELECTIONS
CHQ Week Five: July 23–30, 2022 The Vote and Democracy
Honorable Jamie Raskin - Chautauqua Institution (chq.org) August 16
New York Passes Landmark Voting Rights Legislation (WNY News Now)
https://wnynewsnow.com/2022/06/21/new-york-passes-landmark-voting-rights-legislation/?fbclid=IwAR0gItOjITaWNCOuR0SBhqbxBE5TESrznb9nKVBpvFIT8p8X_cgYV8AwS80
ICYMI: Mike Kelly drawn into ‘fake elector’ controversies (WESA) Western Pa. Republicans Kelly, DeMarco drawn into 'fake elector' controversies as Jan. 6 hearings continue | 90.5 WESA
" “We found out now that this came from Pennsylvania Congressman Mike Kelly’s office"
GUNS
NY Gov. Kathy Hochul: Supreme Court gun law ruling is "reprehensible" (CBS News) https://www.cbsnews.com/news/new-york-governor-kathy-hochul-supreme-court-gun-law-ruling/
PA teachers union pushes back against lawmakers proposal to allow school employees to be armed (PennLive)
https://www.pennlive.com/news/2022/06/pa-teachers-union-pushes-back-against-lawmakers-proposal-to-allow-school-employees-to-be-armed.html
'Pure insanity': Ohio Gov. signs bill to arm teachers after 24 hours of training (Raw Story)
https://www.rawstory.com/pure-insanity-ohio-gov-signs-bill-to-arm-teachers-after-24-hours-of-training/?cx_testId=4&cx_testVariant=cx_undefined&cx_artPos=3&cx_experienceId=EXC93HV4HK4I#cxrecs_s
Cleveland School Board votes unanimously not to arm teachers (Cleveland Scene)
Cleveland School Board Votes Unanimously Not to Arm Teachers | Cleveland News | Cleveland | Cleveland Scene (clevescene.com)
HOME & COMMUNITY
Week Seven: August 6–13, 2022 More than Shelter: Redefining the American Home
JUSTICE
https://apnews.com/article/pennsylvania-government-and-politics-prostitution-704d6ed29906ccae87df465ad5d277b8
The Marshall Project Announces Cleveland Local News Team (Marshall Project) " Pulitzer-winning nonprofit media organization covering criminal justice, is excited to announce the launch of its first local news operation, in Cleveland."
https://www.themarshallproject.org/2022/06/14/announcing-the-marshall-project-cleveland
Erie Mayor Joe Schember says $14.5M policing proposal is not dead (goerie.com)
Statewide Pennsylvania police hiring database hindered by loopholes, lack of enforcement
https://www.pennlive.com/news/2022/06/statewide-pa-police-hiring-database-hindered-by-loopholes-lack-of-enforcement.html?eType=EmailBlastContent&eId=34fc52d1-df45-4861-bef6-147633187f66
Mother of Transgender child on why her family is leaving Ohio (Buckeye Flame) https://thebuckeyeflame.com/2022/06/10/an-exit-interview-the-mother-of-a-transgender-child-on-why-her-family-is-leaving-ohio/
PA advocates urge action to end hair discrimination
Pa. advocates urge action to end hair discrimination | WJET/WFXP/YourErie.com
Slavery’s legacy in Erie and the unfulfilled promise of Juneteenth Chris Magoc
https://www.goerie.com/story/opinion/columns/2022/06/16/slavery-erie-juneteenth-magoc-hamot-colt-kelso-reed-himrod-abolition-racism-disparity-democracy/65360507007/?utm_source=goerie-DailyBriefing&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_briefing&utm_term=list_article_thumb&utm_content=NETN-PENNSYLVANIA-ERIE-NLETTER65
Dwane Brock: What would our history be if there had been no slavery?
Dwane Brock: What would our history be if there had been no slavery? (goerie.com)
Policing debate
ROE separate
WORKING
bootleg coal rebellion BHF (for labor day)
https://www.pghcitypaper.com/pittsburgh/changes-coming-to-pa-minimum-wage-act-modernizing-rules-for-tipped-workers/Content?oid=21644011 Aug 5
PA Tipp[ing law goes into effect Aug 5Changes coming to Pa. Minimum Wage Act, modernizing rules for tipped workers | News | Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh City Paper (pghcitypaper.com)
ETC
Anti-mask lawsuits against Millcreek, North East schools reach next stage in court
https://www.goerie.com/story/news/education/2022/06/23/anti-mask-suits-cases-against-millcreek-north-east-reach-new-stage-j-chadwick-schnee/65362185007/?utm_source=goerie-DailyBriefing&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_briefing&utm_term=list_article_thumb&utm_content=NETN-PENNSYLVANIA-ERIE-NLETTER65
https://www.yourerie.com/news/local-news/thousands-gather-in-perry-square-for-pride-parade/
Piecing Together Local LGBTQIA+ History (Jonathan Burdick/Erie Reader)
https://www.eriereader.com/article/piecing-together-local-lgbtqia-histTelling the tale of Juneteenth, while including recent tragedy in the lesson (WBFO) https://www.wbfo.org/local/2022-06-15/telling-the-tale-of-juneteenth-while-including-recent-tragedy-in-the-lesson?fbclid=IwAR3rKMat8jsY-MAYAzOzfWEeSFVuLxh9hqQTDbZVdyb_3arWn6I_kazNbAY