Friday, May 15, 2026, 11:30 a.m., In-Person Forum
The City Club of Cleveland
Part of The Cleveland Orchestra's Jack, Joseph, and Morton Mandel Opera and Humanities Festival
Throughout 2026, and in partnership with the America 250-Ohio Commission, the City Club will commemorate the 250th anniversary of the United States by exploring all the ways that Ohio has contributed to U.S. history for 250+ years. In May, our state will recognize Ohio Creates: Arts, Culture, and Literature. For decades, The Cleveland Orchestra has consistently ranked among the very best orchestras in the world. Their excellence has kept Northeast Ohio...
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The 2026 Free Speech Essay Contest is now open!
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Thursday, April 30, 2026
Amplifying Student Voice in a Digital Age: 2026 Hope and Stanley Adelstein Essay Contest Results!
Each year, the Hope and Stanley Adelstein Essay Contest invites high school students across Northeast Ohio to engage with one of the most essential pillars of a democratic society...freedom of speech. At The City Club of Cleveland, where we create conversations of consequence that helps democracy thrive, this contest continues to serve as a space for young people to think critically, reflect personally, and share boldly. This year’s prompt challenged students to examine free expression in a world shaped by social media: Social media has transformed how young people engage in dialogue, build community, and advocate for the issues that matter most to them. Yet as online expression expands, so do questions... read on
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Well-intentioned efforts to improve the health of populations rarely succeed, usually because they have too little impact or reach too few people. Solving this problem...
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