ARTS
Aug 8 & 9 Chautauqua Cinema: The Revolution Generation: How Millennials Can Save America and the World
Sept 10 - 2022 French Creek Conservancy Cleanup Cambridge Springs Fairgrounds. Weigh-In 11am-3:30pm, Picnic: 12-3:30 Music: 12:30-3:30
ELECTIONS
Aug 26-28 - Demstock 2022 Venango Co. Fairgrounds Franklin PA Hosts: Venango Co. Dems and Demstock
The PA Constitution as a Political Tool (PoliticsPA)
FOOD
Aug 13 - 4th Annual Farmer Neighbor Dinner “The Grandview of Ellington” 1116 West Hill Road, Ellington, NY. Tickets $20 from Cassie Pinkoski at Chautauqua Co. Soil & Water Conservation District, Jamestown NY (716) 664-2351 Ext 116 or cpinkoski@soilwater.org
Aug 14 - 2022 Edinboro Market Farm to Table Dinner Nature's Outlet, Edinboro PA $55/$35 under 12, proceeds for Market's expansion. 4PM to 7PM Locally sourced food, contra dancing with music provided by Toppish. Tickets at Edinboro Market info (814) 266-2993
Local products will see new supply chain between Erie, Crawford, Venango (YourErie) "About 100 local producers will have products at Edinboro Market in Edinboro, the Market House in Meadville, and Core Goods in Oil City... the three-store partnership expects to receive a $120,000 grant that will help create the transportation support and education to move products between the three stores. "
Erie PD chief wants unit for mental health calls, domestic violence. (Erie Times-News)
A beginner’s guide to requesting public records on Pa. law enforcement (Spotlight PA)
ICYMI: Mike Kelly blew a gasket over an opinion column by Jim Wertz, Erie Co. Democratic chair. published in the Erie Reader. On 7/22 Kelly called a press conference during which he ranted incoherently and attacked local reporters and called on his opponent to condemn the allegations. The Erie-Times News posted an excellent overview of the presser, and provided video and audio of event and Wertz's response. The Erie Reader issued a response to Kelly on 7/26.
Teen journalist challenges Penncrest School Board members' trans rhetoric (Luthea Sweeney/Erie Times-News)
“Moms for Liberty” is a book banning, racist, homophobic, science-denying mob bent on destroying public education. Seriously, it really is and it’s probably in or near your community" (Emptying My Brain blog) Chester Co. Rich Heiland blogger offers backgrounder on the national group that does indeed have a local presence.
End Of The Summer Back To School Jam August 27 at Vets stadium 1pm hosted by Erie's Juneteenth Celebration. Free Backpacks and school supplies, free food, flag football, etc
VIDEO: The Bootleg Coal Rebellion: Pennsylvania Miners Who Seized an Industry Battle of Homestead Foundation presents a book discussion of “The Bootleg Coal Rebellion: The Pennsylvania Miners Who Seized an Industry, 1925-1942” (PM Press) by labor historian Mitch Troutman interviewed by cultural anthropologist Maura Bainbridge, PhD.
Aug 8 & 9 Chautauqua Cinema: The Revolution Generation: How Millennials Can Save America and the World
Aug 10 - Movies at The Reg - Gabby Giffords Won't Back Down Reg Lenna 116 E 3rd Jamestown NY
Aug 19 - Nan Hoffman in concert 11:00am Fluvanna Free Library 3532 Fluvanna Avenue Extension, Jamestown, NY Info: 716-487-1773
Sept 3 - Haudenosaunee Micro-Short Film Program Burchfield Penney Arts Center, Buffalo NY
Buffalo History Museum debuts exhibit by renowned Seneca artist Marie Watt “Hodinöhsö:ni’ Resurgence: Marie Watt, Calling Back, Calling Forward,” “runs till October 30. Also in Buffalo, the
Oct 23 - Randy Rainbow in Pittsburgh Carnegie Music Hall
EARTH
Aug 21 - Celebrating Like Erie: Working Together to Protect Our Greatest Asset Jefferson Ed. Society Jennifer Tompkins, B.A. Erie City Hall Council Chambers 4-5pm " Jenny Tompkins is PennFuture’s Campaign Manager for Clean Water Advocacy. She leads the Our Water, Our Future campaign" Free Also, Jenny presents proposal to 8/3 Erie City Council meeting for feasibility of Environmental Advisory Council (starts at 13:35)
Benedictine Sisters' goat blog Updates from sisters' efforts to deal with invasive species with the assistance of goat visitors
Mercy Ministry funds to strengthen Hurst’s sustainability efforts (Mercyhurst University) Mercyhurst receives $40,000 grant from the Sisters of Mercy that will be used to strengthen its sustainability efforts, and the university’s Environmental Science program, are working to develop a bluff erosion model with a NOAA grant.
Mercy Ministry funds to strengthen Hurst’s sustainability efforts (Mercyhurst University) Mercyhurst receives $40,000 grant from the Sisters of Mercy that will be used to strengthen its sustainability efforts, and the university’s Environmental Science program, are working to develop a bluff erosion model with a NOAA grant.
Would food composting and glass recycling work in Erie? A college professor is studying it (Erie Times-News )
Aug 26-28 - Demstock 2022 Venango Co. Fairgrounds Franklin PA Hosts: Venango Co. Dems and Demstock
The PA Constitution as a Political Tool (PoliticsPA)
Mastriano finally leaves extreme site Gab — but won't quit Christofascism (Salon) Heather Digby Parton, Salon
Judge says Erie postmaster can sue Project Veritas for libel over mail-in ballot claims (Erie Times-News)
Judge says Erie postmaster can sue Project Veritas for libel over mail-in ballot claims (Erie Times-News)
PA Supreme Court: Mail voting can stay (Spotlight PA)
FOOD
Aug 13 - 4th Annual Farmer Neighbor Dinner “The Grandview of Ellington” 1116 West Hill Road, Ellington, NY. Tickets $20 from Cassie Pinkoski at Chautauqua Co. Soil & Water Conservation District, Jamestown NY (716) 664-2351 Ext 116 or cpinkoski@soilwater.org
Aug 14 - 2022 Edinboro Market Farm to Table Dinner Nature's Outlet, Edinboro PA $55/$35 under 12, proceeds for Market's expansion. 4PM to 7PM Locally sourced food, contra dancing with music provided by Toppish. Tickets at Edinboro Market info (814) 266-2993
Local products will see new supply chain between Erie, Crawford, Venango (YourErie) "About 100 local producers will have products at Edinboro Market in Edinboro, the Market House in Meadville, and Core Goods in Oil City... the three-store partnership expects to receive a $120,000 grant that will help create the transportation support and education to move products between the three stores. "
Erie Food Co-op downtown location now offers delivery Also Chef Lisa ready-to-go meals available at both locations
HOME & HEALTH
Aug 13 - Rally for Affordable and Safe Housing Meadville 1:30pm Diamond Park Meadville PA
Aug 21-27 - Healthcare4AllPA Tabling at at Crawford County Fair (under the grandstand) HealthCare4AllPA is non-profit dedicated to advancing the cause of single-payer healthcare. Our table will basically be for discussion with the public based on the literature we will be giving out to educate the public on single-payer healthcare both in Pennsylvania and nationwide.
Finding Your Way in PA PA-based mobile and desktop app designed to share services, resources, and information with young people and families, particularly those experiencing homelessness.
JUSTICE
Aug 11 - Families Against Mandatory Minimums (FAMM) and Second-Chance Sentencing Featuring: Maria Goellner, Esq. 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM Jefferson Ed. Society (Satellite location) Erie Center for Arts & Technology (ECAT) 650 East Ave. Suite 120, Erie, PA Free.
Aug 29 - Securing Freedom: Are the Slavery Amendments Relevant in Today's America? Featuring: Johnny Johnson, M.Ed 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM Jefferson Ed. Society (Satellite location FAIRVIEW) Location: Lincoln Community Center Library 1255 Manchester Rd. Erie, PA Free.
Aug 29 - Securing Freedom: Are the Slavery Amendments Relevant in Today's America? Featuring: Johnny Johnson, M.Ed 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM Jefferson Ed. Society (Satellite location FAIRVIEW) Location: Lincoln Community Center Library 1255 Manchester Rd. Erie, PA Free.
Sept 13 - Constitution Day Program: Plessy v. Ferguson Robert H. Jackson Center Jamestown NY 9:30am. Presentation by two descendents of Homer Plessy and Judge Louis Ferguson, who figured large in a challenge Louisiana's newest segregation law, the Separate Car Act of 1890. They also founded the Plessy Ferguson Foundation. Backgrounder
A beginner’s guide to requesting public records on Pa. law enforcement (Spotlight PA)
Erie County Human Relations Commission targets discrimination. Here's how it can help you (Erie Times-News)
NYCLU sues NY State Police for withholding misconduct records (NYCLU)
WATCH: A free Q&A on the limitations of Pa.’s police misconduct database (Spotlight PA)
PA-16
WATCH: A free Q&A on the limitations of Pa.’s police misconduct database (Spotlight PA)
LGBT
Sharon's first-ever Pride event (Sharon Herald) Profiles the mom who organized the event and works with LGBT teens, and a 57-year-old man who hid who he was until recently.
Listen To The Speech Glenn Thompson Gave At His Gay Son’s Wedding Days After Voting Against Marriage Equality (BuzzfeedNews)
ICYMI: Mike Kelly blew a gasket over an opinion column by Jim Wertz, Erie Co. Democratic chair. published in the Erie Reader. On 7/22 Kelly called a press conference during which he ranted incoherently and attacked local reporters and called on his opponent to condemn the allegations. The Erie-Times News posted an excellent overview of the presser, and provided video and audio of event and Wertz's response. The Erie Reader issued a response to Kelly on 7/26.
Dan Pastore campaign yard signs and T-shirts now available. Also reminder that campaign volunteers and donations are always needed, and there are campaign headquarters in Erie, Meadville and Butler. Visit danpastore.com
SCHOOL
Teen journalist challenges Penncrest School Board members' trans rhetoric (Luthea Sweeney/Erie Times-News)
“Moms for Liberty” is a book banning, racist, homophobic, science-denying mob bent on destroying public education. Seriously, it really is and it’s probably in or near your community" (Emptying My Brain blog) Chester Co. Rich Heiland blogger offers backgrounder on the national group that does indeed have a local presence.
WORKERS
Sep 5 - 2022 Erie Labor Day Parade Parade begins 10am, step-off 11th & State. Host: Great Lakes Construction and Building trades Council
Sep 5 - 2022 Erie Labor Day Parade Parade begins 10am, step-off 11th & State. Host: Great Lakes Construction and Building trades Council
New PA Tipped Worker Rules Now in Effect (PA Dept of L&I)
Gov. Wolf Sues State Legislature for Attempt to Ban Abortion
ROE
Aug 26 Collab Erie County United and WPAFC Proceeds to Benefit Western PA Fund for ChoiceFormer WNY anti-abortion activist Rev. Robert Schenck: Our movement has lost its soul (Amanpour and Company) A series of events forced Schenck to re-evaluate the term “pro-life” and the power of words. Interview with Michel Martin.
Gov. Wolf Sues State Legislature for Attempt to Ban Abortion
GEMISH
August 18-20 Netroots Nation Pittsburgh PA "Since 2006, Netroots Nation has hosted the largest annual conference for progressives, drawing thousands of attendees from around the country and beyond."
ARTS
Aug 8 & 9 Chautauqua Cinema: The Revolution Generation: How Millennials Can Save America and the World
EARTH
Aug 21 - Celebrating Like Erie: Working Together to Protect Our Greatest Asset Jefferson Ed. Society Jennifer Tompkins, B.A. Erie City Hall Council Chambers 4-5pm " Jenny Tompkins, B.A., is PennFuture’s Campaign Manager for Clean Water Advocacy. She leads the Our Water, Our Future campaign" Free Comments at Erie City Council+++Sept 10 - 2022 French Creek Conservancy Cleanup Cambridge Springs Fairgrounds. Weigh-In 11am-3:30pm, Picnic: 12-3:30 Music: 12:30-3:30
ELECTIONS
Aug 26-28 - Demstock 2022 Venango Co. Fairgrounds Franklin PA Hosts: Venango Co. Dems and Demstock
PA Supreme Court: Mail voting can stay (Spotlight PA)
FOOD
Aug 13 - 4th Annual Farmer Neighbor Dinner “The Grandview of Ellington” 1116 West Hill Road, Ellington, NY. Tickets $20 from Cassie Pinkoski at Chautauqua Co. Soil & Water Conservation District, Jamestown NY (716) 664-2351 Ext 116 or cpinkoski@soilwater.org
Aug 14 - 2022 Edinboro Market Farm to Table Dinner Nature's Outlet, Edinboro PA $55/$35 under 12. 4PM to 7PM for locally sourced food, contra dancing with music provided by Toppish. Tickets at Edinboro Market info (814) 266-2993
Local products will see new supply chain between Erie, Crawford, Venango (YourErie) "About 100 local producers will have products at Edinboro Market in Edinboro, the Market House in Meadville, and Core Goods in Oil City... the three-store partnership expects to receive a $120,000 grant that will help create the transportation support and education to move products between the three stores. "
HOME & HEALTH
Erie PD chief wants unit for mental health calls, domestic violence. (Erie Times-News)
A beginner’s guide to requesting public records on Pa. law enforcement (Spotlight PA)
ICYMI: Mike Kelly blew a gasket over an opinion column by Jim Wertz, Erie Co. Democratic chair. published in the Erie Reader. On 7/22 Kelly called a press conference during which he ranted incoherently and attacked local reporters and called on his opponent to condemn the allegations. The Erie-Times News posted an excellent overview of the presser, and provided video and audio of event and Wertz's response. The Erie Reader issued a response to Kelly on 7/26.
Teen journalist challenges Penncrest School Board members' trans rhetoric (Luthea Sweeney/Erie Times-News)
“Moms for Liberty” is a book banning, racist, homophobic, science-denying mob bent on destroying public education. Seriously, it really is and it’s probably in or near your community" (Emptying My Brain blog) Chester Co. Rich Heiland blogger offers backgrounder on the national group that does indeed have a local presence.
End Of The Summer Back To School Jam August 27 at Vets stadium 1pm hosted by Erie's Juneteenth Celebration. Free Backpacks and school supplies, free food, flag football, etc
VIDEO: The Bootleg Coal Rebellion: Pennsylvania Miners Who Seized an Industry Battle of Homestead Foundation presents a book discussion of “The Bootleg Coal Rebellion: The Pennsylvania Miners Who Seized an Industry, 1925-1942” (PM Press) by labor historian Mitch Troutman interviewed by cultural anthropologist Maura Bainbridge, PhD.
Gov. Wolf Sues State Legislature for Attempt to Ban Abortion
ETC
Aug 13 https://www.facebook.com/100670966083232/photos/a.100682912748704/100682899415372/
Burning Books expansion
https://www.buffalorising.com/2021/09/burning-books-is-on-fire/
Blue Coats hold peace rally and call for nonviolence Erie Blue Coats encourage parents to join the fight against youth gun violence (goerie.com)
Aug 8 & 9 Chautauqua Cinema: The Revolution Generation: How Millennials Can Save America and the World
Aug 10 - Movies at The Reg - Gabby Giffords Won't Back Down Reg Lenna 116 E 3rd Jamestown NY
Aug 19 - Nan Hoffman in concert 11:00am Fluvanna Free Library 3532 Fluvanna Avenue Extension, Jamestown, NY Info: 716-487-1773
Sept 3 - Haudenosaunee Micro-Short Film Program Burchfield Penney Arts Center, Buffalo NY
Buffalo History Museum debuts exhibit by renowned Seneca artist Marie Watt “Hodinöhsö:ni’ Resurgence: Marie Watt, Calling Back, Calling Forward,” “runs till October 30. Also in Buffalo, the
EARTH
Aug 21 - Celebrating Like Erie: Working Together to Protect Our Greatest Asset Jefferson Ed. Society Jennifer Tompkins, B.A. Erie City Hall Council Chambers 4-5pm " Jenny Tompkins, B.A., is PennFuture’s Campaign Manager for Clean Water Advocacy. She leads the Our Water, Our Future campaign" Free Comments at Erie City Council+++
Benedictine Sisters' goat blog Updates from sisters' efforts to deal with invasive species with the assistance of goat visitors
Mercy Ministry funds to strengthen Hurst’s sustainability efforts (Mercyhurst University) Mercyhurst receives $40,000 grant from the Sisters of Mercy that will be used to strengthen its sustainability efforts, and the university’s Environmental Science program, are working to develop a bluff erosion model with a NOAA grant.
Mercy Ministry funds to strengthen Hurst’s sustainability efforts (Mercyhurst University) Mercyhurst receives $40,000 grant from the Sisters of Mercy that will be used to strengthen its sustainability efforts, and the university’s Environmental Science program, are working to develop a bluff erosion model with a NOAA grant.
Would food composting and glass recycling work in Erie? A college professor is studying it (Erie Times-News )
Aug 26-28 - Demstock 2022 Venango Co. Fairgrounds Franklin PA Hosts: Venango Co. Dems and Demstock
PA Supreme Court: Mail voting can stay (Spotlight PA)
The PA Constitution as a Political Tool (PoliticsPA)
Mastriano finally leaves extreme site Gab — but won't quit Christofascism (Salon) Heather Digby Parton, Salon
Judge says Erie postmaster can sue Project Veritas for libel over mail-in ballot claims (Erie Times-News)
Judge says Erie postmaster can sue Project Veritas for libel over mail-in ballot claims (Erie Times-News)
FOOD
Aug 13 - 4th Annual Farmer Neighbor Dinner “The Grandview of Ellington” 1116 West Hill Road, Ellington, NY. Tickets $20 from Cassie Pinkoski at Chautauqua Co. Soil & Water Conservation District, Jamestown NY (716) 664-2351 Ext 116 or cpinkoski@soilwater.org
Aug 14 - 2022 Edinboro Market Farm to Table Dinner Nature's Outlet, Edinboro PA $55/$35 under 12. 4PM to 7PM for locally sourced food, contra dancing with music provided by Toppish. Tickets at Edinboro Market info (814) 266-2993
Local products will see new supply chain between Erie, Crawford, Venango (YourErie) "About 100 local producers will have products at Edinboro Market in Edinboro, the Market House in Meadville, and Core Goods in Oil City... the three-store partnership expects to receive a $120,000 grant that will help create the transportation support and education to move products between the three stores. "
HOME & HEALTH
Aug 13 - Rally for Affordable and Safe Housing Meadville 1:30pm Diamond Park Meadville PA
Aug 21-27 - Healthcare4AllPA Tabling at at Crawford County Fair (under the grandstand) HealthCare4AllPA is non-profit dedicated to advancing the cause of single-payer healthcare. Our table will basically be for discussion with the public based on the literature we will be giving out to educate the public on single-payer healthcare both in Pennsylvania and nationwide.
JUSTICE
Aug 11 - Families Against Mandatory Minimums (FAMM) and Second-Chance Sentencing Featuring: Maria Goellner, Esq. 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM Jefferson Ed. Society (Satellite location) Erie Center for Arts & Technology (ECAT) 650 East Ave. Suite 120, Erie, PA Free.
Aug 29 - Securing Freedom: Are the Slavery Amendments Relevant in Today's America? Featuring: Johnny Johnson, M.Ed 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM Jefferson Ed. Society (Satellite location FAIRVIEW) Location: Lincoln Community Center Library 1255 Manchester Rd. Erie, PA Free.
Aug 29 - Securing Freedom: Are the Slavery Amendments Relevant in Today's America? Featuring: Johnny Johnson, M.Ed 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM Jefferson Ed. Society (Satellite location FAIRVIEW) Location: Lincoln Community Center Library 1255 Manchester Rd. Erie, PA Free.
Sept 13 - Constitution Day Program: Plessy v. Ferguson Robert H. Jackson Center Jamestown NY 9:30am. Presentation by two descendents of Homer Plessy and Judge Louis Ferguson, who figured large in a challenge Louisiana's newest segregation law, the Separate Car Act of 1890. They also founded the Plessy Ferguson Foundation. Backgrounder
A beginner’s guide to requesting public records on Pa. law enforcement (Spotlight PA)
Erie County Human Relations Commission targets discrimination. Here's how it can help you (Erie Times-News)
NYCLU sues NY State Police for withholding misconduct records (NYCLU)
WATCH: A free Q&A on the limitations of Pa.’s police misconduct database (Spotlight PA)
PA-16
WATCH: A free Q&A on the limitations of Pa.’s police misconduct database (Spotlight PA)
LGBT
Sharon's first-ever Pride event (Sharon Herald) Profiles the mom who organized the event and works with LGBT teens, and a 57-year-old man who hid who he was until recently.
Listen To The Speech Glenn Thompson Gave At His Gay Son’s Wedding Days After Voting Against Marriage Equality (BuzzfeedNews)
ICYMI: Mike Kelly blew a gasket over an opinion column by Jim Wertz, Erie Co. Democratic chair. published in the Erie Reader. On 7/22 Kelly called a press conference during which he ranted incoherently and attacked local reporters and called on his opponent to condemn the allegations. The Erie-Times News posted an excellent overview of the presser, and provided video and audio of event and Wertz's response. The Erie Reader issued a response to Kelly on 7/26.
Dan Pastore campaign yard signs and T-shirts now available. Also reminder that campaign volunteers and donations are always needed, and there are campaign headquarters in Erie, Meadville and Butler. Visit danpastore.com
SCHOOL
Teen journalist challenges Penncrest School Board members' trans rhetoric (Luthea Sweeney/Erie Times-News)
“Moms for Liberty” is a book banning, racist, homophobic, science-denying mob bent on destroying public education. Seriously, it really is and it’s probably in or near your community" (Emptying My Brain blog) Chester Co. Rich Heiland blogger offers backgrounder on the national group that does indeed have a local presence.
WORKERS
Sep 5 - 2022 Erie Labor Day Parade Parade begins 10am, step-off 11th & State. Host: Great Lakes Construction and Building trades Council
Sep 5 - 2022 Erie Labor Day Parade Parade begins 10am, step-off 11th & State. Host: Great Lakes Construction and Building trades Council
ROE
Aug 26 Collab Erie County United and WPAFC Proceeds to Benefit Western PA Fund for ChoiceFormer WNY anti-abortion activist Rev. Robert Schenck: Our movement has lost its soul Amanpour and Company) A series of events forced Schenck to re-evaluate the term “pro-life” and the power of words. Interview with Michel Martin.
Gov. Wolf Sues State Legislature for Attempt to Ban Abortion
ETC
Aug 13 https://www.facebook.com/100670966083232/photos/a.100682912748704/100682899415372/
August 18-20 Netroots Nation Pittsburgh PA "Since 2006, Netroots Nation has hosted the largest annual conference for progressives, drawing thousands of attendees from around the country and beyond."
Burning Books expansion
https://www.buffalorising.com/2021/09/burning-books-is-on-fire/
Blue Coats hold peace rally and call for nonviolence Erie Blue Coats encourage parents to join the fight against youth gun violence (goerie.com)
ARTS
xxxxxxAug 8 & 9 Chautauqua Cinema: The Revolution Generation: How Millennials Can Save America and the World
Aug 10 - Movies at The Reg - Gabby Giffords Won't Back Down Reg Lenna 116 E 3rd Jamestown NY
Aug 19 - Nan Hoffman in concert 11:00am Fluvanna Free Library 3532 Fluvanna Avenue Extension, Jamestown, NY Info: 716-487-1773
Buffalo History Museum debuts exhibit by renowned Seneca artist Marie Watt “Hodinöhsö:ni’ Resurgence: Marie Watt, Calling Back, Calling Forward,” “runs till October 30. Also in Buffalo, the Haudenosaunee Micro-Short Film Program will be held at at the Burchfield Penney Arts Center on September 3, 2022.
COMMUNITY
Gary Horton, executive director of Urban Erie Community Development Corp., spoke July 14 about his vision for revitalization of the Buffalo Road corridor. The speech was held at the Erie Center for Arts and Technology in the former Wayne School, and unfortunately was cut short when the fire alarms in the remodeled building went off. You'll see that on the video. Thanks to Raven Clark and the Jefferson Educational Society for presenting this.https://youtu.be/So32eJ1V2uQ
EARTH
Aug 21 - Celebrating Like Erie: Working Together to Protect Our Greatest Asset Jefferson Ed. Society Jennifer Tompkins, B.A. Erie City Hall Council Chambers 4-5pm " Jenny Tompkins, B.A., is PennFuture’s Campaign Manager for Clean Water Advocacy. She leads the Our Water, Our Future campaign" Free
We will have a table under the grandstand at the Crawford County Fair August 21 thru August 27. We will be there to hand out information to the public on what single-payer healthcare is all about. We will also inform people of the legislation that we have in the past put forth in the PA House of Representatives with sponsors we have found. We hope to again find a legislative sponsor to reintroduce our bill, The Pennsylvania Healthcare Plan, in the future. The Pennsylvania Healthcare Plan is not insurance, but our groups' proposed legislation to create a single-payer, universal healthcare system in the state of Pennsylvania. Our table will basically be for discussion with the public based on the literature we will be giving out to educate the public on single-payer healthcare both in Pennsylvania and nationwide.
Gary Horton, executive director of Urban Erie Community Development Corp., spoke July 14 about his vision for revitalization of the Buffalo Road corridor. The speech was held at the Erie Center for Arts and Technology in the former Wayne School, and unfortunately was cut short when the fire alarms in the remodeled building went off. You'll see that on the video. Thanks to Raven Clark and the Jefferson Educational Society for presenting this.https://youtu.be/So32eJ1V2uQ
EARTH
Aug 21 - Celebrating Like Erie: Working Together to Protect Our Greatest Asset Jefferson Ed. Society Jennifer Tompkins, B.A. Erie City Hall Council Chambers 4-5pm " Jenny Tompkins, B.A., is PennFuture’s Campaign Manager for Clean Water Advocacy. She leads the Our Water, Our Future campaign" Free
Benedictine Sisters' goat blog Updates from sisters' efforts to deal with invasive species with the assistance of goat visitors
Mercy Ministry funds to strengthen Hurst’s sustainability efforts (Mercyhurst University) Mercyhurst receives $40,000 grant from the Sisters of Mercy that will be used to strengthen its sustainability efforts.
ELECTIONS
Aug 26-28 - Demstock 2022 Venango Co. Fairgrounds Franklin PA Hosts: Venango Co. Dems and Demstock
The PA Constitution as a Political Tool (PoliticsPA)
https://www.politicspa.com/gov-wolf-sues-state-legislature/110411/
A Constitutional Crisis Is Brewing in Pennsylvania (Democracy Docket) https://www.democracydocket.com/news/a-constitutional-crisis-is-brewing-in-pennsylvania/?fbclid=IwAR0M0uJw33ZsEl12ueozUPsVl5qR6sTozTBqs3qbx23zYk_MQ-Rf45Wrl8Q
Mastriano finally leaves extreme site Gab — but won't quit Christofascism (Salon) Heather Digby Parton, Salon
https://www.rawstory.com/pennsylvania-gop-candidate-doug-mastriano-finally-gives-up-gab-but-won-t-quit-christofascism/
Doug Mastriano Is Keeping A Big Secret From Pennsylvania Voters (msn.com) "A Mastriano victory all but ensures that the next secretary of the commonwealth will be someone who shares his anti-democratic zeal toward the 2020 election and who could work closely with Mastriano to roll back voting rights, overhaul Pennsylvania’s election system or even refuse to certify future results, including in the 2024 presidential contest."
Mercy Ministry funds to strengthen Hurst’s sustainability efforts (Mercyhurst University) Mercyhurst receives $40,000 grant from the Sisters of Mercy that will be used to strengthen its sustainability efforts.
Would food composting and glass recycling work in Erie? A college professor is studying it (Erie Times-News )
Aug 26-28 - Demstock 2022 Venango Co. Fairgrounds Franklin PA Hosts: Venango Co. Dems and Demstock
The PA Constitution as a Political Tool (PoliticsPA)
https://www.politicspa.com/gov-wolf-sues-state-legislature/110411/
A Constitutional Crisis Is Brewing in Pennsylvania (Democracy Docket) https://www.democracydocket.com/news/a-constitutional-crisis-is-brewing-in-pennsylvania/?fbclid=IwAR0M0uJw33ZsEl12ueozUPsVl5qR6sTozTBqs3qbx23zYk_MQ-Rf45Wrl8Q
Mastriano finally leaves extreme site Gab — but won't quit Christofascism (Salon) Heather Digby Parton, Salon
https://www.rawstory.com/pennsylvania-gop-candidate-doug-mastriano-finally-gives-up-gab-but-won-t-quit-christofascism/
Doug Mastriano Is Keeping A Big Secret From Pennsylvania Voters (msn.com) "A Mastriano victory all but ensures that the next secretary of the commonwealth will be someone who shares his anti-democratic zeal toward the 2020 election and who could work closely with Mastriano to roll back voting rights, overhaul Pennsylvania’s election system or even refuse to certify future results, including in the 2024 presidential contest."
How far will PA Republicans go to limit constitutional rights? (msn.com)
Mastriano movie
https://www.pennlive.com/news/2022/07/irs-complaints-filed-against-church-for-screening-conservative-movie-featuring-mastriano.html
Mastriano courting voters on Gab pushes the GOP further right, experts say ‘Pushing back requires all political figures in all of the mainstream parties to say that is beyond the pale,’ Pitt professor Lara Putnam said
https://www.penncapital-star.com/election-2022/mastriano-gab-voters-torba/?eType=EmailBlastContent&eId=864bf538-d627-448e-9833-c02f4ee3c0aa
Jim Wertz article
https://www.eriereader.com/article/erie-at-large-a-congressman-and-a-state-senator-walk-into-a-bar?fbclid=IwAR1_uc0htOxV7N7_3h0ZIz-TGBh6GkSLJO19iQjBnB1zOxnA2HOx0aW5uO0
Idiotville+++
Judge says Erie postmaster can sue Project Veritas for libel over mail-in ballot claims (Erie Times-News)
HEALTH CARE
Aug 21-27 - Healthcare4AllPA Tabling at at Crawford County Fair (under the grandstand) non-profit dedicated to advancing the cause of single-payer healthcare.Mastriano movie
https://www.pennlive.com/news/2022/07/irs-complaints-filed-against-church-for-screening-conservative-movie-featuring-mastriano.html
Mastriano courting voters on Gab pushes the GOP further right, experts say ‘Pushing back requires all political figures in all of the mainstream parties to say that is beyond the pale,’ Pitt professor Lara Putnam said
https://www.penncapital-star.com/election-2022/mastriano-gab-voters-torba/?eType=EmailBlastContent&eId=864bf538-d627-448e-9833-c02f4ee3c0aa
Jim Wertz article
https://www.eriereader.com/article/erie-at-large-a-congressman-and-a-state-senator-walk-into-a-bar?fbclid=IwAR1_uc0htOxV7N7_3h0ZIz-TGBh6GkSLJO19iQjBnB1zOxnA2HOx0aW5uO0
Idiotville+++
Judge says Erie postmaster can sue Project Veritas for libel over mail-in ballot claims (Erie Times-News)
HEALTH CARE
We will have a table under the grandstand at the Crawford County Fair August 21 thru August 27. We will be there to hand out information to the public on what single-payer healthcare is all about. We will also inform people of the legislation that we have in the past put forth in the PA House of Representatives with sponsors we have found. We hope to again find a legislative sponsor to reintroduce our bill, The Pennsylvania Healthcare Plan, in the future. The Pennsylvania Healthcare Plan is not insurance, but our groups' proposed legislation to create a single-payer, universal healthcare system in the state of Pennsylvania. Our table will basically be for discussion with the public based on the literature we will be giving out to educate the public on single-payer healthcare both in Pennsylvania and nationwide.
HOME
JUSTICE
Aug 11 - Families Against Mandatory Minimums (FAMM) and Second-Chance Sentencing Featuring: Maria Goellner, Esq. 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM Jefferson Ed. Society (Satellite location) Erie Center for Arts & Technology (ECAT) 650 East Ave. Suite 120, Erie, PA Free.
Aug 29 - Securing Freedom: Are the Slavery Amendments Relevant in Today's America? Featuring: Johnny Johnson, M.Ed 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM Jefferson Ed. Society (Satellite location FAIRVIEW) Location: Lincoln Community Center Library 1255 Manchester Rd. Erie, PA Free.
Aug 29 - Securing Freedom: Are the Slavery Amendments Relevant in Today's America? Featuring: Johnny Johnson, M.Ed 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM Jefferson Ed. Society (Satellite location FAIRVIEW) Location: Lincoln Community Center Library 1255 Manchester Rd. Erie, PA Free.
Sept 13 - Constitution Day Program: Plessy v. Ferguson Robert H. Jackson Center Jamestown NY 9:30am
Erie PD chief wants unit for mental health calls, domestic violence. (Erie Times-News)
A beginner’s guide to requesting public records on Pa. law enforcement (Spotlight PA)
A beginner’s guide to requesting public records on Pa. law enforcement (Spotlight PA)
Erie County Human Relations Commission targets discrimination. Here's how it can help you (Erie Times-News)
NYCLU sues NY State Police for withholding misconduct records (NYCLU)
WATCH: A free Q&A on the limitations of Pa.’s police misconduct database (Spotlight PA)
Teen journalist challenges Penncrest School Board members' trans rhetoric (Luthea Sweeney/Erie Times-News)
“Moms for Liberty” is a book banning, racist, homophobic, science-denying mob bent on destroying public education. Seriously, it really is and it’s probably in or near your community" (Emptying My Brain blog) Chester Co. Rich Heiland blogger offers backgrounder on the national group that does indeed have a local presence.
drives
WATCH: A free Q&A on the limitations of Pa.’s police misconduct database (Spotlight PA)
SCHOOL
Teen journalist challenges Penncrest School Board members' trans rhetoric (Luthea Sweeney/Erie Times-News)
“Moms for Liberty” is a book banning, racist, homophobic, science-denying mob bent on destroying public education. Seriously, it really is and it’s probably in or near your community" (Emptying My Brain blog) Chester Co. Rich Heiland blogger offers backgrounder on the national group that does indeed have a local presence.
drives
- Aug 27 - Back to School Jam 1-6pm erie Veterans Stadium Donations and volunteers appreciated. angelamcnair
- https://www.facebook.com/events/607760740715016/?ref=newsfeed
- Back to school event https://www.facebook.com/events/754703879006225/?ref=newsfeed
- https://www.facebook.com/events/607760740715016/?ref=newsfeed
- https://www.goerie.com/story/news/education/2022/07/29/erie-area-back-to-school-supply-drives-giveaways-united-way-verizon/65385225007/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=Social&utm_campaign=gh-erietimesnews-main&fbclid=IwAR24yZcLcpWCNViaj-Lw9MGqUMFRsztv6YszlGfgo9rIO5k24KK_nvPpBZo
- Odessa's Place Drives
- Erie-area back-to-school supply drives, giveaways: United Way, Verizon (goerie.com)
WORKERS
Sep 5 - 2022 Erie Labor Day Parade Parade begins 10am, step-off 11th & State. Host: Great Lakes Construction and Building trades Council
Sep 5 - 2022 Erie Labor Day Parade Parade begins 10am, step-off 11th & State. Host: Great Lakes Construction and Building trades Council
Bootleg Coal Rebellion
ROE
Aug 26 Collab Erie County United and WPAFC Proceeds to Benefit Western PA Fund for ChoiceFormer WNY anti-abortion activist Rev. Robert Schenck: Our movement has lost its soul Amanpour and Company) A series of events forced Schenck to re-evaluate the term “pro-life” and the power of words. Interview with Michel Martin.
ETC
Aug 13 https://www.facebook.com/100670966083232/photos/a.100682912748704/100682899415372/
ETC
Aug 13 https://www.facebook.com/100670966083232/photos/a.100682912748704/100682899415372/
August 18-20 Netroots Nation Pittsburgh PA "Since 2006, Netroots Nation has hosted the largest annual conference for progressives, drawing thousands of attendees from around the country and beyond."
Sharon's first-ever Pride event (Sharon Herald) Profiles the mom who organized the event and works with LGBT teens, and a 57-year-old man who hid who he was until recently.
Burning Books expansion
https://www.buffalorising.com/2021/09/burning-books-is-on-fire/
Local products will see new supply chain between Erie, Crawford, Venango (YourErie) "About 100 local producers will have products at Edinboro Market in Edinboro, the Market House in Meadville, and Core Goods in Oil City...the three-store partnership expects to receive a $120,000 grant that will help create the transportation support and education to move products between the three stores."
Rail advocates discuss what's proposed, what's needed to expand Erie passenger service Erie Times-News)
Blue Coats hold peace rally and call for nonviolence Erie Blue Coats encourage parents to join the fight against youth gun violence (goerie.com)
Mercyhurst establishes new project to promote civil discourse "the goal of the initiative is to provide semi-structured opportunities to various groups of 20-30 students and employees to engage in conversation across categories of difference and grow in civil discourse competencies."
https://www.mercyhurst.edu/news/mercyhurst-establishes-new-project-to-promote-civil-discourse
https://www.mercyhurst.edu/news/mercyhurst-establishes-new-project-to-promote-civil-discourse
No comments:
Post a Comment