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Friday, July 17, 2026, 11:30 a.m.
How Did We Get Here? Inside Ohio's Property Tax Debate
Ohio has the eighth highest property tax rates in the nation, with some homeowners seeing increases of more than 30% in their property valuations in recent years. Reform efforts have proliferated, from caps on tax increases to reductions in approved...
Friday, July 10, 2026, 11:30 a.m.
Flock and the Future of AI-Powered Surveillance
In Cuyahoga County, more than 1,700 license plate cameras, or Automatic License Plate Readers (ALPRs), take photos of and store license plate data. Proponents have hailed it as the next generation of safety technology, and support installation as part of...
Tuesday, June 16, 2026, 11:30 a.m.
Polling the Divide: Republicans, Democrats, and the Future of Democracy
What is the future of the Republican and Democratic parties in our nation? The answer may surprise you. Ahead of the 2026 midterm elections, in an age of ideological tension where politics seems more divided than ever, a new Manhattan Institute...
Wednesday, May 27, 2026, 11:30 a.m.
A Free and Fair Press in Cleveland
Essential—and foundational—to our democracy is the promise of a free and fair press. Civic life thrives when the relationship between media and government remains strong, transparent, and accountable. This is especially true at the local level, where access to trusted...
Friday, May 01, 2026, 11:30 a.m.
2026 Law Day: Defending the Rights of All People Nationwide
Few organizations serve as fiercer defenders of constitutional rights and the rule of law than the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU). At a time when free speech, free assembly, immigration, and voting rights are being tested across multiple fronts, Americans...
Tuesday, April 14, 2026, 11:30 a.m.
The Role of the Judiciary in Protecting the Rule of Law
Our Constitutional Republic is dependent on an independent and trustworthy Judiciary to maintain an effective balance of power with the Executive and Legislative branches. With pressures and threats to the safety of judges at the state and federal level at...
Friday, March 13, 2026, 11:30 a.m.
2026 High School Debate Championship
For more than two decades, The City Club of Cleveland has hosted the annual High School Debate Championship. Every year, the top two area high school debaters square off in a classic "Lincoln-Douglas" style debate at a Friday forum. This allows...
Thursday, February 19, 2026, 11:30 a.m.
Exit Interview: The Chief of Staff Speaks
Few have as clear a view to what's actually going on in our city than the leaders in City Hall tasked with improving conditions for the residents who live, work, and recreate in our region's urban core. Brad Davy served...
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