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EARTH

Apr 7 - Good Friday Pilgrimage: Walk the Stations of the Cross with the Sorrowful Mother and Mother Earth”  beginning at 11 a.m. at St. Peter Cathedral, 10th and Sassafras Streets, Erie PA "The suffering already caused by climate crisis and the need for effective environmental action will be the focus of prayer and reflection at places where that suffering is evident in our community today. Between stops, participants walk in silence on a route through the city. " Host: Benedictines for Peace bfp@eriebenedictines.org Benedictinesforpeace.com 

Apr 18 - Erie's Bayfront PennFuture 6pm Blasco Library Erie PA. "Jenny Tompkins, PennFuture Campaign Manager for Clean Water Advocacy, to discuss opportunities to utilize our bayfront in a way that protects our water resources."

Apr 22 - Kids for Positive change season 2 premiere 8am WQLN (PBS-Erie) every Saturday, also videos on website. This season will focus on awareness of environmental issues and empowerment for change. Produced by WQLN.

Apr 27 - Environmental Justice: Exploring Urban Agriculture and Green Cities: Raven Clark "JES Satellite Program Coordinator Raven Clark will draw on her experiences working with and researching urban agriculture. She will share how food and other products can be grown in cities, urban agriculture in northwestern Pennsylvania, the future of "green" cities, and how it all ties into environmental justice." Erie Center for Arts & Technology (ECAT)—650 East Ave. Suite 120, Erie. April 27 @ 7 p.m.

Interview: W.PA environmental leader's new memoir is inspired by the life and work of Rachel Carson (Allegheny Front) Audio interview with Patricia DeMarco PhD, Executive Director of the Rachel Carson Homestead Association and Director of the Rachel Carson Institute at Chatham University in Pgh.


ARTS & FESTS

Apr 15 - SJNN Guess That Tune Gala fundraiser Bayfront Convention Center 

Apr 17-18 - Living Voices: Within the Silence "interactive performance will help the audience understand the impact of Executive Order 9066, which imprisoned thousands of innocent Japanese Americans during World War II, through the experiences of one young incarcerated citizen." 

Apr 28 - Empty Bowls Ashtabula 5-7PM 2928 W 13th, Ashtabula OH. $25 Fundraiser for Feed Our Vets

Apr 29-30 - Youngstown May Day Festival Nonn-6pm Calvin Center in Youngstown. "fun, free celebration of labor, climate justice, human rights, and Beltane" Event by Youngstown Action Center, Calvin Center for the Arts, and Youngstown Solidarity Network.

May 6 - All Things Equal - The Life and Trials of Ruth Bader Ginsburg will be performed live by Michelle Azar 7:30pm at Reg Lenna Arts Center Jamestown NY 

May 6 - RBG Day in Jamestown "The Robert H. Jackson Center 305 E 4th ST, Jamestown, NY
The Robert H. Jackson Center and the Reg Lenna Center for the Arts have collaborated to bring you a wonderful day of Ruth Bader Ginsburg-related programming. Join us on Saturday, May 6 for a panel at the Jackson Center and a performance at Reg Lenna."


Two Who Tried to Suppress Black Vote in 2020 Lose Lawsuit by NY Attorney General James (WRFA) "their organization 'Project 1599,' violated state and federal laws ... through disinformation, including claims that mail-in voters would have their personal information disseminated to law enforcement, debt collectors, and the government." The pair called roughly 85000 voters across NY, PA, MI, IL and OH

HEALTH

Apr 17-28 - Second Annual CHQ County Book Read "Under the Skin: The Hidden Toll of Racism on American Lives and the Health of Our Nation by Linda Villarosa. Her book "tells the full story of racial health disparities in America by revealing the toll racism takes on individuals and public health." Villarosa will also speak at Chautauqua Institution July 20. 

Apr 25 - A Humane Response to the Overdose Epidemic: Exploring the Impact of 'Harm Reduction' in Erie Daniel Schank PhD 7pm Jefferson Educational Society - 3207 State St., Erie, PA FREE

The Journey Towards Inclusive Mental Health Services (Amy VanScoter/Erie Reader) Journey to a Trauma Informed Life co-owner Angelica Spraggins sheds light

Video: Panel on how to obtain public health information in Pa (Spotlight PA) 


JUSTICE
Apr 20 - "Americans and Their Games" – Sports in American History. Part III: The Tales of Race and Ethnicity  Andrew Roth PhD Jefferson Educational Society - 3207 State St., Erie, PA 7:00 p.m. $10/person or $15 with a guest

May 1 - What is White Supremacy & Christian White Nationalism? Perspective from a Unitarian Universalist Minister Featuring: Charles Brock, M.Litt. 6PM Satellite location/Fairview) Lincoln Community Center Library – 1255 Manchester Rd. Erie, PA. Presented by Jefferson Ed. Society

May 12 - Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Is It Just a #Hashtag, or Is It Real? w Gary Lee MBA   Jefferson Educational Society - 3207 State Street, Erie, PA May 12 at Noon FREE, optional $5 lunch (must pre-register 24 hours in advance)

Competency reviews often trap people in PA jails (Spotlight PA) Competency proceedings often for low-level misdemeanors

Cops 4th amendment raid +++

New Executive Director for Erie Co Human Relations Commission (Erie Times-News)

Pa. among top states for white supremacist propaganda in 2022 (PA Capital Star) 

Concerns over Pittsburgh version of "Cop City" (Pgh City Paper)

PA Peace Alliance

LGBTQ+

Some local support groups: TransFamily of NWPA suport group meets at Crime Victim Center of Erie Co. 125 W. 18th St., Erie PA.Venue Phone: (814) 455-9414.  (next meeting April 22 at 2PM) Compton's Table weekly "Chat & Chills" provide a space for queer youth, register for location. .And a reminder that the Aging with Pride group is now meeting regularly, for socializing, coffee and light refreshments. Check their website for details. 

Openly gay pastor welcomed at Luther Memorial (Erie News Now) "The 36-year-old 'Pastor Jay' was appointed in January to become the new pastor at the Lutheran Church."

Geauga Co. church pelted with molotov cocktails, sign smashed after announcing drag events (Cleveland.com) UPDATE+++

New statewide LGBTQ+ advocacy organization formed

SCHOOLS

PENNCREST board member Jeff Brooks decides not to run again, "seeing the posts out there implying I'm a groomer and people misrepresenting policy, lying about child porn... It was never about winning elections for me. It was about what we could accomplish between elections. And, with [Board president] Mr.DeFrancesco going so low as to look up my recently deceased parents wills for dirt... I can't just keep trying to go high."

TRANSPORTATION

Considering the City: Building a Bayfront Highway (Erie Reader/Lisa Austin, Janice Cole, Roland Slade, and Adam Trott) https://www.eriereader.com/article/considering-the-city-building-a-bayfront-highway

City of Erie temporarily places Greengarden bike path on hold (Erie News Now) 
Potential rail improvements could mean Erie rail boom (YourErie) 

WORKING PEOPLE

Apr 28 - Workers Memorial Day "On April 28, the labor movement observes Workers Memorial Day to remember workers killed, injured, or made ill on the job and to renew the fight for strong safety and health protections." ~AFL-CIO 

Pa Democrats Continue Push for OSHA Protections in Public Sector (PA House Dems) Rep. Harkins first sponsored legislation to provide public sector OSHA protections nearly a decade ago after a tragic accident close to home. Currently, protections under the federal OSHA only apply to the private sector and federal government employees. 

PA extends program for in-person UC claimants (Penn Capital-Star)

Local 1196: A Steelworkers Strike (WQED- PBS) "For four months, Sam George followed striking steelworkers from the picket line and union halls to their homes, where some frank, gritty conversations emerged ...The filmmaker takes viewers inside blue-collar America by way of Brackenridge, Pa, to witness this bitter dispute through the eyes and voices of the strikers."

GEMISH

Apr 13 - Media For Us, By Us: Diverse Communication Outlets in Erie Panel Discussion In this panel discussion, local media pioneers Sonya Byes (Chatting with Sonya and Friends) and Michael Mahler (Erie Gay News) will discuss the origins of their platforms and their importance to diverse communities in the Erie area. 7pm Jefferson Ed. Society Satellite location: : Erie Center for Arts & Technology (ECAT)—650 East Ave. Suite 120, Erie, PA Free.

Apr 16 - Disrupt the Corrupt MarchOnHarrisburg Tour   Noon - 1:30pm Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Erie 7180 Perry Highway.

Apr 19 What is Afrocentrism? A Look at world history through a different lens 6pm Featuring: Parris Baker, Ph.D. Host: Jefferson Ed. Society. Satellite Location: Alexander Music Recital Hall (Edinboro University) – 110 Kiltie Rd. Edinboro, PA 6:00 p.m. Free.

May 3 - Immigrants+++



Granite Ridge statement on possible migrant children facility in North East (Erie News Now) 















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https://www.newyorkupstate.com/outdoors/2020/05/get-outdoors-exploring-upstate-nys-spring-wildflowers-but-please-dont-pick-them.html


Urban Farming in Erie: Grow Your Own Way "Where our food comes from and why growth is important" (Spencer Cadden/Erie Reader) 



Pa. Sens. Fetterman, Casey and Ohio’s Brown introduce new rail safety legislation





 


EARTH


Apr 7 - Good Friday Pilgrimage: Walk the Stations of the Cross with the Sorrowful Mother and Mother Earth”  beginning at 11 a.m. at St. Peter Cathedral, 10th and Sassafras Streets, Erie PA "The suffering already caused by climate crisis and the need for effective environmental action will be the focus of prayer and reflection at places where that suffering is evident in our community today. Between stops, participants walk in silence on a route through the city. " Host: Benedictines for Peace bfp@eriebenedictines.org Benedictinesforpeace.com 

Apr 18 - Erie's Bayfront PennFuture 6pm Blasco Library Erie PA. "Jenny Tompkins, PennFuture Campaign Manager for Clean Water Advocacy, to discuss opportunities to utilize our bayfront in a way that protects our water resources."

Apr 22 - Kids for Positive change season 2 premiere 8am WQLN (PBS-Erie) every Saturday, also videos on website. This season will focus on awareness of environmental issues and empowerment for change. Produced by WQLN.

Interview: An environmental leader's new memoir is inspired by the life and work of Rachel Carson (Allegheny Front) Audio interview with Patricia DeMarco PhD, Executive Director of the Rachel Carson Homestead Association and Director of the Rachel Carson Institute at Chatham University in Pittsburgh


ARTS & FESTS

Apr 15 - SJNN Guess That Tune Gala fundraiser Bayfront Convention Center https://www.ssjnn.org/gala/

Apr 17-18 - Living Voices: Within the Silence "interactive performance will help the audience understand the impact of Executive Order 9066, which imprisoned thousands of innocent Japanese Americans during World War II, through the experiences of one young incarcerated citizen." 

Apr 28 - Empty Bowls Ashtabula 5-7PM 2928 W 13th, Ashtabula OH. $25 Fundraiser for Feed Our Vets

Apr 29-30 - Youngstown May Day Festival Nonn-6pm Calvin Center in Youngstown. "fun, free celebration of labor, climate justice, human rights, and Beltane" Event by Youngstown Action Center, Calvin Center for the Arts, and Youngstown Solidarity Network.

May 6 - All Things Equal - The Life and Trials of Ruth Bader Ginsburg will be performed live by Michelle Azar 7:30pm at Reg Lenna Arts Center Jamestown NY 

May 6 - RBG Day in Jamestown "The Robert H. Jackson Center 305 E 4th ST, Jamestown, NY
The Robert H. Jackson Center and the Reg Lenna Center for the Arts have collaborated to bring you a wonderful day of Ruth Bader Ginsburg-related programming. Join us on Saturday, May 6 for a panel at the Jackson Center and a performance at Reg Lenna."


Two Who Tried to Suppress Black Vote in 2020 Lose Lawsuit by NY Attorney General James (WRFA) "their organization 'Project 1599,' violated state and federal laws ... through disinformation, including claims that mail-in voters would have their personal information disseminated to law enforcement, debt collectors, and the government." The pair called roughly 85000 voters across NY, PA, MI, IL and OH

HEALTH

Apr 17-28 - Second Annual CHQ County Book Read "Under the Skin: The Hidden Toll of Racism on American Lives and the Health of Our Nation by Linda Villarosa. Her book "tells the full story of racial health disparities in America by revealing the toll racism takes on individuals and public health." Villarosa will also speak at Chautauqua Institution July 20. 

Apr 25 - A Humane Response to the Overdose Epidemic: Exploring the Impact of 'Harm Reduction' in Erie Daniel Schank PhD 7pm Jefferson Educational Society - 3207 State St., Erie, PA FREE

The Journey Towards Inclusive Mental Health Services (Amy VanScoter/Erie Reader) Journey to a Trauma Informed Life co-owner Angelica Spraggins sheds light

Video: Panel on how to obtain public health information in Pa (Spotlight PA) 

Amid a spate of hospital closures and service cuts, Pennsylvania lawmakers are reintroducing legislation that would prohibit for-profit hospitals here. +++ 
https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/?tab=rm&ogbl#inbox/FMfcgzGslklrWddZprsTDStqJqnHdVSB

JUSTICE

May 1 - What is White Supremacy & Christian White Nationalism? Perspective from a Unitarian Universalist Minister Featuring: Charles Brock, M.Litt. 6PM Satellite location FAIRVIEW +++ Presented by Jefferson Ed. Society

Competency reviews often trap people in PA jails (Spotlight PA) Competency proceedings often for low-level misdemeanors
Cops 4th amendment raid

New Executive Director for Erie Co Human Relations Commission (Erie Times-News)

Pa. among top states for white supremacist propaganda in 2022 (PA Capital Star) 

Concerns over Pittsburgh version of "Cop City" (Pgh City Paper)

https://youtu.be/1zqmjQ8-38c

Cops Destroy Ring Doorbell at Wrong House - The Civil Rights LawyerThe Civil Rights Lawyer

PA Peace Alliance
‘PA Peace Alliance' becomes new way to help combat community violence (msn.com)

LGBTQ+

Some local support groups: TransFamily of NWPA suport group meets at Crime Victim Center of Erie Co. 125 W. 18th St., Erie PA.Venue Phone: (814) 455-9414.  (next meeting April 22 at 2PM) Compton's Table weekly "Chat & Chills" provide a space for queer youth, register for location. 
.And a reminder that the Aging with Pride group is now meeting regularly, for socializing, coffee and light refreshments. Check their website for details. 

Openly gay pastor welcomed at Luther Memorial (Erie News Now) "The 36-year-old 'Pastor Jay' was appointed in January to become the new pastor at the Lutheran Church."

Geauga Co. church pelted with molotov cocktails, sign smashed after announcing drag events (Cleveland.com) 

New statewide LGBTQ+ advocacy organization formed

SCHOOLS

PENNCREST board member Jeff Brooks decides not to run again, "seeing the posts out there implying I'm a groomer and people misrepresenting policy, lying about child porn... It was never about winning elections for me. It was about what we could accomplish between elections. And, with [Board president] Mr.DeFrancesco going so low as to look up my recently deceased parents wills for dirt... I can't just keep trying to go high."

TRANSPORTATION


Considering the City: Building a Bayfront Highway (Erie Reader/Lisa Austin, Janice Cole, Roland Slade, and Adam Trott) https://www.eriereader.com/article/considering-the-city-building-a-bayfront-highway

City of Erie Temporarily Places Greengarden Bikeway Project on H - Erie News Now | WICU and WSEE in Erie, PA

Potential rail improvements could mean Erie rail boom (YourErie) 

WORKING PEOPLE


Apr 28 - Workers Memorial Day "On April 28, the labor movement observes Workers Memorial Day to remember workers killed, injured, or made ill on the job and to renew the fight for strong safety and health protections." ~AFL-CIO https://aflcio.org/about-us/conferences-and-events/workers-memorial-day

Pa Democrats Continue Push for OSHA Protections in Public Sector (Erie News Now) Rep. Harkins first sponsored legislation to provide public sector OSHA protections nearly a decade ago after a tragic accident close to home. Currently, protections under the federal OSHA only apply to the private sector and federal government employees. 

PA extends program for in-person UC claimants (Penn Capital-Star)

Local 1196: A Steelworkers Strike (WQED- PBS) "For four months, Sam George followed striking steelworkers from the picket line and union halls to their homes, where some frank, gritty conversations emerged ...The filmmaker takes viewers inside blue-collar America by way of Brackenridge, Pa, to witness this bitter dispute through the eyes and voices of the strikers."

GEMISH

Apr 13 - Media For Us, By Us: Diverse Communication Outlets in Erie Panel Discussion In this panel discussion, local media pioneers Sonya Byes (Chatting with Sonya and Friends) and Michael Mahler (Erie Gay News) will discuss the origins of their platforms and their importance to diverse communities in the Erie area. 7pm Jefferson Ed. Society Satellite location: : Erie Center for Arts & Technology (ECAT)—650 East Ave. Suite 120, Erie, PA FREE

Apr 19 What is Afrocentrism? A Look at world history through a different lens 6pm Featuring: Parris Baker, Ph.D. S Host: Jefferson Ed. Society Satellite Location: Alexander Music Recital Hall (Edinboro University) – 110 Kiltie Rd. Edinboro, PA 6:00 p.m. FREE https://www.jeserie.org/events/details/satellite-location-edinboro-what-is-afrocentrism-a-look-at-world-history-through-a-different-lens



ARTS & FESTS

Apr 15 - SJNN Guess That Tune Gala fundraiser  Bayfront Convention Center https://www.ssjnn.org/gala/ 

Apr 17-18 - Living Voices: Within the Silence "interactive performance will help the audience understand the impact of Executive Order 9066, which imprisoned thousands of innocent Japanese Americans during World War II, through the experiences of one young incarcerated citizen." https://www.roberthjackson.org/event/living-voices-within-the-silence-2/2023-04-18/

Apr 28 - Empty Bowls Ashtabula  5-7PM 2928 W 13th, Ashtabula OH. $25  Fundraiser for Feed Our Vets

Apr 29-30  - Youngstown May Day Festival  Nonn-6pm Calvin Center in Youngstown.  "fun, free celebration of labor, climate justice, human rights, and Beltane" Event by Youngstown Action Center, Calvin Center for the Arts, and Youngstown Solidarity Network. 

 May 6 - All Things Equal - The Life and Trials of Ruth Bader Ginsburg  will be performed live by Michelle Azar 7:30pm at Reg Lenna Arts Center Jamestown NY https://reglenna.com/events/all-things-equal  All Things Equal - The Life and Trials of Ruth Bader Ginsburg — Reg Lenna 

May 6 - RBG Day in Jamestown "The Robert H. Jackson Center 305 E 4th ST, Jamestown, NY
The Robert H. Jackson Center and the Reg Lenna Center for the Arts have collaborated to bring you a wonderful day of Ruth Bader Ginsburg-related programming. Join us on Saturday, May 6 for a panel at the Jackson Center and a performance at Reg Lenna." https://www.roberthjackson.org/event/save-the-date-rhj-and-rbg-on-may-6-2023/

EARTH
Apr 7 - Good Friday Pilgrimage: Walk the Stations of the Cross with the Sorrowful Mother and Mother Earth” beginning at 11 a.m. at St. Peter Cathedral, 10th and Sassafras Streets, Erie PA "The suffering already caused by climate crisis and the need for effective environmental action will be the focus of prayer and reflection at places where that suffering is evident in our community today. Between stops, participants walk in silence on a route through the city. " Host: Benedictines for Peace  bfp@eriebenedictines.org Benedictinesforpeace.com   2023 Good Friday Flier (mcusercontent.com) 

Apr 18 - Erie's Bayfront PennFuture 6pm Blasco Library Erie PA. "Jenny Tompkins, PennFuture Campaign Manager for Clean Water Advocacy, to discuss opportunities to utilize our bayfront in a way that protects our water resources."  https://events.erielibrary.org/event/10472946

Interview: An environmental leader's new memoir is inspired by the life and work of Rachel Carson (Allegheny Front) Audio interview with Patricia DeMarco PhD,  Executive Director of the Rachel Carson Homestead Association and Director of the Rachel Carson Institute at Chatham University in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania ranks near bottom of states in renewable energy generation (StateImpact PA)

PA trains: what's known, unknown about hazardous freight (Erie Times-News) 

Wind Trubines for Erie? (YourErie) Wind turbines for PA's Lake Erie? (msn.com)


ELECTIONS & GOVERNANCE

Panel on Pa.’s unequal voting rules and how they impact you (Spotlight PA) Recorded 3/30

Two Who Tried to Suppress Black Vote in 2020 Lose Lawsuit by NY Attorney General James (WRFA) "their organization 'Project 1599,' violated state and federal laws ...  through disinformation, including claims that mail-in voters would have their personal information disseminated to law enforcement, debt collectors, and the government." The pair called roughly 85000 voters across NY, PA, MI, IL and OH

5 tips to win a Pa. open records fight and overcome secrecy in government  https://www.spotlightpa.org/news/2023/03/pa-sunshine-week-appeal-records-denial/ 

HEALTH

Apr 17-28 - Second Annual CHQ County Book Read "Under the Skin: The Hidden Toll of Racism on American Lives and the Health of Our Nation by Linda Villarosa. Her book "tells the full story of racial health disparities in America by revealing the toll racism takes on individuals and public health." Villarosa will also speak at Chautauqua Institution July 20. https://www.ywcajamestown.com/chqbookread

Apr 25 - A Humane Response to the Overdose Epidemic: Exploring the Impact of 'Harm Reduction' in Erie Daniel Schank PhD 7pm Jefferson Educational Society - 3207 State St., Erie, PA FREE

The Journey Towards Inclusive Mental Health Services (Amy VanScoter/Erie Reader) Journey to a Trauma Informed Life co-owner Angelica Spraggins sheds light

Video: Panel on how to obtain public health information in Pa (Spotlight PA)  https://www.spotlightpa.org/news/2023/03/pa-public-health-sunshine-week-event/ 

Amid a spate of hospital closures and service cuts, Pennsylvania lawmakers are reintroducing legislation that would prohibit for-profit hospitals here.

JUSTICE

May 1 - What is White Supremacy & Christian White Nationalism? Perspective from a Unitarian Universalist Minister Featuring: Charles Brock, M.Litt. 6PM Satellite location FAIRVIEW +++ Presented by Jefferson Ed. Society

Competency reviews often trap people in PA jails (Spotlight PA)
 https://www.spotlightpa.org/news/2023/03/pa-mental-illness-jail-incompetent-treatment/ Competency proceedings often for low-level misdemeanors https://www.spotlightpa.org/news/2023/03/pa-common-criminal-charges-competency-mental-health/ 

Cops 4th amendment raid

New Executive  Director for Erie Co Human Relations Commission (Erie Times-News)
https://www.goerie.com/story/news/local/2023/03/14/erie-county-pa-human-relations-commission-new-executive-director-kelly-ryan/70005976007/

Pa. among top states for white supremacist propaganda in 2022 (PA Capital Star) Coffee https://www.penncapital-star.com/civil-rights-social-justice/pa-among-top-states-for-white-supremacist-propaganda-in-2022-tuesday-morning-coffee/ 



LGBTQ+

Some local support groups: TransFamily of NWPA suport group meets at Crime Victim Center of Erie Co. 125 W. 18th St., Erie PA.Venue Phone: (814) 455-9414.  http://www.facebook.com/TransfamilyOfNWPA. (next meeting April 22 at 2PM) Compton's Table weekly "Chat & Chills" provide a space for queer youth, register for location. https://comptonstable.org/upcoming-events
kmason@lutheran-jamestown.org.  http://gafamilyservices.org/.And a reminder that the Aging with Pride group is now meeting regularly, for socializing, coffee and light refreshments. Check their website for details. https://agingwithprideerie.org/ 

Openly gay pastor welcomed at Luther Memorial (Erie News Now) "The 36-year-old 'Pastor Jay' was appointed in January to become the new pastor at the Lutheran Church." https://www.erienewsnow.com/story/48530127/openly-gay-pastor-begins-first-sermon-on-sunday 

Geauga Co. church pelted with molotov cocktails after announcing drag events (Cleveland.com)  https://www.cleveland.com/crime/2023/03/no-arrests-after-geauga-county-church-set-to-host-drag-performance-hit-with-molotov-cocktail.html

New  statewide LGBTQ+ advocacy organization formed

SCHOOLS SCHOOLS 
PENNCREST board member Jeff Brooks decides not to run again,  "seeing the posts out there implying I'm a groomer and people misrepresenting policy, lying about child porn... It was never about winning elections for me. It was about what we could accomplish between elections. And, with [Board president] Mr.DeFrancesco going so low as to look up my recently deceased parents wills for dirt... I can't just keep trying to go high." https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=pfbid0tP98Kup 74mZtHtHat2D6 PfwM7gvvJhX9ireiXU7rDabFz8Jzr2e7YcAkssTCt5l&id=100063665571190&mibextid=Nif5oz   
Blogger Peter Greene explores how PENNCREST board member David Valesky seems to be mirroring the extremists in the Central Bucks School District. https://curmudgucation.blogspot.com/2023/03/pa-board-member-i-dont-care-what-law.html 
An overview of the battles inwith extremists in Central Bucks SD (Bucks County Courier Times) https://www.phillyburbs.com/story/news/education/2023/03/15/anti-lgbtq-policies-spreading-in-pennsylvaniaa-school-districts-ahead-of-election/69933363007/ / WHYY explores how Central Bucks reportedly plans to spend $1 million-plus in legal fees in response to allegations (read or listen) https://whyy.org/articles/central-bucks-schools-lgbtq-discrimination-allegations-duane-morris-law-firm-costs/


TRANSPORTATION
Considering the City: Building a Bayfront Highway (Erie Reader/Lisa Austin, Janice Cole, Roland Slade, and Adam Trott) https://www.eriereader.com/article/considering-the-city-building-a-bayfront-highway



WORKING PEOPLE
Apr 28 - Workers Memorial Day "On April 28, the labor movement observes Workers Memorial Day to remember workers killed, injured, or made ill on the job and to renew the fight for strong safety and health protections." ~AFL-CIO https://aflcio.org/about-us/conferences-and-events/workers-memorial-day 

Pa Democrats Continue Push for OSHA Protections in Public Sector (Erie News Now) Rep. Harkins first sponsored legislation to provide public sector OSHA protections nearly a decade ago after a tragic accident close to home. Currently, protections under the federal OSHA only apply to the private sector and federal government employees. https://www.erienewsnow.com/story/48581646/pa-democrats-continue-push-for-osha-protections-in-public-sector 

PA extends program for in-person UC claimants (Penn Capital-Star)
https://www.penncapital-star.com/government-politics/pa-says-it-will-extend-popular-program-for-job-seekers-friday-morning-coffee/


GEMISH

Apr 13 - Media For Us, By Us: Diverse Communication Outlets in Erie Panel Discussion In this panel discussion, local media pioneers Sonya Byes (Chatting with Sonya and Friends) and Michael Mahler (Erie Gay News) will discuss the origins of their platforms and their importance to diverse communities in the Erie area. 7pm Jefferson Ed. Society Satellite location: : Erie Center for Arts & Technology (ECAT)—650 East Ave. Suite 120, Erie, PA FREE
https://www.jeserie.org/events/details/satellite-location-east-erie-media-for-us-by-us-diverse-communication-outlets-in-erie
  
Apr 19 What is Afrocentrism? A Look at world history through a different lens 6pm  Featuring: Parris  Baker, Ph.D. S Host: Jefferson Ed. Society Satellite Location: Alexander Music Recital Hall (Edinboro University) – 110 Kiltie Rd. Edinboro, PA 6:00 p.m. FREE  https://www.jeserie.org/events/details/satellite-location-edinboro-what-is-afrocentrism-a-look-at-world-history-through-a-different-lens 

Staughton Lynd book on Vietnam War  released My Country Is the World: Writings, Speeches, Statements, and Interviews against the Vietnam War edited by Luke Stewart. Staughton passed on in Mahoning Co last fall. 











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https://www.starbeacon.com/opinion/columns/whats-on-your-plate-mardy-townsend/article_019864a2-bec5-11

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EARTH
Wind Trubines for Erie? (Bob Merski) 

ELECTIONS

IN MEMORIAM


JUSTICE

LGBTQ+
Apr 14 (Fri) - Day of Silence GLSEN's Day of Silence is a student-led national event organized in thousands of schools, bringing awareness to the silencing effects of anti-LGBTQ name-calling, bullying and harassment in schools. Students from middle school to college take a vow of silence in an effort to encourage schools and classmates to address the problem of anti-LGBTQ behavior by illustrating the silencing effect of bullying and harassment on LGBTQ students and those perceived to be LGBTQ. Browse to http://www.glsen.org/dayofsilence.

Apr 22 (Sat) - TransFamily of NWPA (Erie) Transgender Support Group meets (Crime Victim Center of Erie County, 125 W 18th St, Erie, PA 16501) 2 PM - 5 PM. Meetings are hosted at the Crime Victim Center of Erie County (125 W. 18th St., Erie, PA). All current CDC, state, and local guidelines for meeting indoors will be observed. Meetings are always confidential and completely free. Venue Phone: (814) 455-9414. Browse to http://www.facebook.com/TransfamilyOfNWPA. Browse to venue web site http://www.cvcerie.org.

Apr 24 (Mon) - Compton's Table Chat and Chill Social Hour for Youth (Compton's Table, 1505 State St, Erie, PA 16501) 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM. Register for location with info@comptonstable.org. Phone: (814) 580-8185. Browse to https://comptonstable.org/.  https://comptonstable.org/

Apr 27 (Thu) - Teen Trans support group meets (G.A. Family Services, 210 Gustavus Ave, Jamestown, NY 14701) 5 PM. Contact: Kaden Mason. Phone: (716) 708-6161. Email: kmason@lutheran-jamestown.org. Browse to http://gafamilyservices.org/.


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