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RNC Wrap Up – local activists deserve credit for organization, self-discipline and smart politics evident in rallies and marches
by Randy Cunningham (Plain Press, August 2016) The approach of the Republican National Convention has been like the approach of a hurricane for Cleveland. No one knew what to expect but they did know that it was going to be big, noisy, expensive and second only to the Cavs winning the NBA championship…
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Justice & Peace Coalition presents Justice and Peace Platform to Republican and Democratic national parties
(Plain Press, August 2016) On July 21,2016, the last day of the Republican National Convention (RNC) in Cleveland, a coalition of more than two-dozen organizations that sponsored the “People’s Justice & Peace Convention” on July 16 and 17 presented a “Platform” to representatives of the RNC. The Platform contains several hundred specific proposed laws, regulations…
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To participate in our democracy – make sure you are registered to vote
(Plain Press, February 2016) This year promises to be an important and exciting year for those voting in local, state and national elections. American citizens, age 18 and older are eligible to vote in elections, but must first register to vote. To vote in Cuyahoga County, you must be a resident of the county for…
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Panel tackles police accountability and the use of body-worn police cameras
by Chuck Hoven (Plain Press, May 2015) At the April 18th meeting of the Greater Cleveland Civil and Human Rights Coalition, a panel of seven people with a variety of different areas of expertise weighed in on the question of whether or not Body-Worn Cameras will increase police accountability. Shakyra Diaz, a Policy Manager for…
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Beware of non-competitive political districts
To the Editor: (Plain Press, May 2015) Who is responsible, ultimately, for a justice system more concerned with the livelihood of police officers than the lives of minorities? In regions where Blacks and Hispanics outnumber Caucasians; the answer, ironically, is minority voters. They contribute repeatedly to injustice in justice systems by paying more attention to…
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Women Speak Out for Peace and Justice honors two women for their commitment to human rights
by Chuck Hoven (Plain Press, April 2015) On March 14th Women Speak Out for Peace and Justice celebrated the 100th Anniversary of the founding of the Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom at Kan Zaman Restaurant at W. 25th and Franklin Blvd. The celebration honored two women, Norma Freeman and Bea Silverberg, with the…
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Councilwoman Brady joins residents in effort to restore police mini stations
(Plain Press, March 2015) On Tuesday, February 22nd, in front of the City Council Committee Room in Cleveland City Hall, Councilwoman Dona Brady, Rose Zitiello, Westown CDC Executive Director and community activists presented petitions and comments to Police Chief Calvin Williams prior to budget hearings of the Cleveland Police Department. The petitions contain over 1500…
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Residents relay concerns about police violence to Cleveland City Council members at Listening Tour
by Chuck Hoven Following a 58-page report by the United States Department of Justice on excessive use of force by the Cleveland Police Department, Cleveland City Council’s Safety Committee initiated a series of Listening Tours. Cleveland City Council President Kevin Kelley said the listening sessions were designed to “come to the neighborhoods and listen to…
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Ohio Task Force on Community-Police Relations holds its first community meeting in Cleveland
by Chuck Hoven The Ohio Task Force on Community-Police Relations convened by Governor John Kasich to address the issue of police community relations on a statewide basis held its first community meeting at Cleveland State University on January 20th. The Task Force formed in the wake of the U.S. Justice Department report on excessive use…
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