Friday, October 22, 2021, 12:00 p.m., In-Person Forum
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On November 2nd, Cleveland voters will vote on Issue 24—a charter amendment that would bring significant changes to police accountability in the city. This very issue drew some of the starkest distinctions between candidates Justin Bibb and Kevin Kelley during the recent Cleveland Mayoral debate we hosted in partnership with Ideastream Public Media. But what is Issue 24 actually about? Those in favor believe there must be civilian oversight of police conduct...
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Monday, October 11, 2021
#FREESPEECH in the News October 11, 2021
As the Citadel of Free Speech here in Cleveland, we work to protect and promote the basis of our democracy by sharing related stories, commentary, and opinions on free speech in the 21st century. Here's what's making the news – and what you should know about – in the past week. 1.) New law bans harassment at vaccination sites, but free speech concerns persist It’s now illegal in California to harass people on their way into a vaccination clinic, under a law signed Friday by Gov. Gavin Newsom. But First Amendment experts continue to raise legal questions about the law’s constitutionality, including its definition of harassment. The new law, which takes effect immediately,... read on
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The Honorable Alan K. Simpson, Co-Chair, National Commission on Fiscal Responsibility and Reform, speaks about his work on the "Deficit Panel."
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