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Truth Commission on Poverty to be held at Franklin Circle Church on October 14
by Alyssa Apollo (Plain Press, October 2017) The End Poverty Now! Coalition, a large coalition of Cleveland organizations, will be holding a truth commission on Saturday, October 14 from 10-4 pm. The group has modeled the upcoming Cleveland Truth Commission on Poverty after worldwide and historical Truth and Reconciliation Commissions. The event is free and…
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How Issue 2 is For You
by Ken Frisof MD (Plain Press, October 2017) Most folks have seen TV ads for and against Issue 2. Mostly against it, because Issue 2 – to lower drug prices in Ohio – is opposed by PhRMA, the drug industry lobby, the lobby that has spent more than any other industry over the last 18…
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Primary Election features low voter turnout
(Plain Press, October 2017) Despite the large number of candidates in the Cleveland Mayoral race and some hotly contested City Council races, the majority, of Cleveland’s registered voters, did not vote in the September 12 Primary Election. City-wide, 31,276 voters cast ballots in the Mayoral election representing only 12.35% of the 261,285 registered voters in…
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Plain Press October 2017 Community Board
COMMUNITY BOARD OCTOBER 2017 The Plain Press Community Board is a listing of a variety of free activities and resources for neighborhoods served by the Plain Press. Printing for it is sponsored by Organize! Ohio through donations from readers and supporters. ADULT EDUCATION MERRICK HOUSE ADULT EDUCATION. Prepare for the GED test and post-secondary education,…
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U.S. Department of Health & Human Services asks Plain Press readers to pass information to loved ones in Puerto Rico
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services asks Plain Press readers to pass information to loved ones in Puerto Rico Public Service Announcement, SEPTEMBER 22, 2017 The infrastructure damage in Puerto Rico following Hurricane Maria has significantly impacted residents’ ability to get vital health and safety information. There are a significant number of residents…
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Ward 14 candidates answer questions at Community Forum
by Chuck Hoven (Plain Press, September 2017) Three out of the five candidates for the Ward 14 City Council seat attended a candidates’ community forum on August 22nd at the W. 58th Street Church of God. The thirty people in attendance were given an opportunity to submit questions to the candidates and listen to their…
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Cleveland Primary Election set for September 12 – early voting begins August 15th
(Plain Press, September 2017) The City of Cleveland will have a primary election on September 12th. Polls will be open from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Early voting began on August 15th. Those wishing to vote early can go to the Board of Elections at 2925 Euclid Avenue. You can visit them online at boe.cuyahogacounty.us…
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NOBLE urges action on State budget issues
(Plain Press, September 2017) Northern Ohioans for Budget Legislation Equality (NOBLE) urges Ohioans to call state officials to tell them to keep Medicaid expansion in place in Ohio, and to protect transit agencies and county governments from major cuts in revenue. Medicaid Expansion: Your action is urgently needed TODAY! The Fight for Medicaid Expansion is…
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