Endorsements matter. That’s why CoolCleveland has endorsed the big races and issues since our inception. For the past couple of months, you’ve read our endorsements, so if you haven’t voted yet, you can find them right here. Joe Biden for President. YES on Issue 68 for the Cleveland school levy. Hillary O’Connor Mueri for Congressional District 14. Joan Sweeny & Monique Smith for Ohio House of Representatives. Emanuella Groves for 8th District Court of Appeals. William Vodrey for Cuyahoga Court of Common Pleas. Jennifer Brunner and John P. O’Donnell for State Supreme Court. If you’re wondering why those last two are so important, it could tip the Ohio Supreme Court back from the lopsided gerrymandering that’s been going on. Please don’t forget to vote.
Once that’s out of the way, let’s start enjoying the upcoming holiday season. Lakewood’s new Home for the Holidays shop brings together locally themed local businesses under one roof. Cleveland Shops for retail, modeled after Cleveland Independents for restaurants, is launching their first gift certificate sale, with a gift card to follow.
Artists Archives hosts an online Halloween party, Wizbang! mounts a spooky tale circus-style, and Heights Arts’ 19th annual holiday store is open. Tue 11/3 is election day. Vote before then. Maybe you can help us move towards a better tomorrow.
We’ve written about many of the races on the ballot November 3. We’ve gathered them all together here in our election endorsement guide for easy reference. And please vote: we need to end minority rule in America and make the voice of the people heard again. There’s no principled way to sit this one out.Read More
Many voters only look at the high-profile races on the ballot, but that’s a mistake. Two races could have a far-reaching impact on Ohioans: Jennifer Brunner and John O’Donnell for Ohio Supreme Court. They would give Democrats a slight majority on the court, which will hear any challenges to potential GOP-drawn district maps that could lock in lopsided Republican majorities for a decade. Read More
We could all use some respite and holiday spirit about now, and luckily the Home for the Holidays shop has opened in Lakewood if you want to get started on holiday shopping in a small business environment. It’s open through December 23. Read More
As of November 5, the Akron Art Museum has expanded its hours on Thursdays-Saturdays so more people can enjoy its galleries. And it’s extended its free admission through the end of the year. Read More
RememberWhatTheyDid.com bought nine billboards along prominent Cleveland commuter routes prior to the presidential debate here September 29. They’re still on display to remind voters what’s at stake on November 3. Read More
Cleveland Shops, a collective of locally owned independent businesses, has launched its first gift certificate sale and will soon debut its Cleveland Shops Gift Card, redeemable at any of its 40 member businesses. Read More
Akron’s seven-year-old Rubber City Theatre recently announced that it’s signed a contract with Actors’ Equity to improve the status of its performers. and hope to sign a union contract for its crew workers soon. Read More
Cleveland Municipal Judge Emanuella Groves has earned a stellar reputation in nearly 20 years on the bench. Now she’s looking to move up to 8th District Court of Appeals. CoolCleveland political correspondent Jenna Thomas talks with Groves about the accomplishments she’s proudest of: “Her experience and dedication to upholding justice through aid and long-term support makes her a fantastic candidate for judge,” says Thomas. Read More
MON 11/2 Focus on Women’s Rights Seven women artists with ties to NE Ohio are part of an exhibit at the University of Akron art school gallery reflecting on women’s suffrage and those who fought for the expansion of women’s rights.* Les Delices’ SalonEra tackles the supernatural.
TUE 11/3 ***The Most Important Day of the Year*** Today American votes, and no one should be sitting on the sidelines. In Ohio the polls are open from 6:30am-7:30pm, and information about how & where to vote is available here.
The Real Reason for the Coming Change
I believe the majority of the American electorate has experienced enough madness since 2016 that it will turn out in overwhelming numbers to demand a change and, while I’m aware of the dirty tricks Republicans are attempting to play to hold onto power at the ballot box, such anti-democratic acts… Read More“Calling Dr. Fauci, Dr. Fauci, Dr. Fauci”
Right before the eyes of a troubled nation and the entire world, the president is having a complete psychological meltdown. As he sees the election slipping further and further away — and for once in his life he can’t bullshit or bully his way out of the outcome — he’s on the verge of a complete break with reality… Read More
The Myth That Just Won’t Die: Food Deserts
The folks who operate successful supermarket chains are very good at conducting market studies and know the industry standards in regards to how far apart food outlets should be. Why are they violating commonsense in this case? Or, more pointedly, who is using flawed thinking… Read More
Allen Estates Break Ground, Part I
The experts simply didn’t understand the desire of blacks to invest in their own communities. Other members of the White administration also built their homes in the development and within three years all of the planned 20 homes were occupied by middle-class pioneer families… Read More
