Friday, August 05, 2016
12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
The City Club of Cleveland
850 Euclid Avenue Cleveland, Ohio 44114
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Friday, August 05, 2016
12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
The City Club of Cleveland
850 Euclid Avenue Cleveland, Ohio 44114
Jarrett Adams was 17 years old when he was sentenced to 28 years in a maximum security prison after being convicted of sexual assault. After serving nearly 10 years and filing multiple appeals, Adams was exonerated with the help of the Wisconsin Innocence Project.
Adams' story is not unique. According to a 2014 study published...
Thursday, August 06, 2015, 8:00 a.m.
The National Debt and the 2016 Campaign
The U.S. national debt is at post-war record highs, both in dollars and as a share of the economy. And not only has it grown from 35 percent of the gross domestic product (GDP) in 2007—about the post-war average—to 74...
Tuesday, August 04, 2015, 7:30 p.m.
Happy Dog Takes on the World: Disaster Strikes, But Who Really Pays?
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck Nepal on April 25, 2015, followed by a major aftershock on May 12, 2015. More than 9,000 people were killed and 23,000 were injured. According to the United Nations, nearly 2.8 million people still require...
Friday, July 31, 2015, 12:00 p.m.
Social Security Works! Why Expansion Will Make It Even Better
This year marks the 80th anniversary of the enactment of Social Security. Some argue that Social Security is unaffordable and therefore its benefits should be cut. Others argue that the issue is not one of affordability but of values....
Wednesday, July 29, 2015, 12:00 p.m.
Patient Experience Partners: Raising the Bar in Northeast Ohio
Patient experience is rapidly growing as a top priority in healthcare. The Affordable Care Act now links performance-related patient experience metrics to reimbursement. In addition, focusing on patient experience is the right thing to do for the patient. Join us for...
Friday, July 24, 2015, 12:00 p.m.
To Defuse Police Violence, Hire More Women Officers
Studies over the past 40 years both in the U.S. and internationally show that women police officers perform the job of policing equally as well as men and are not reluctant to use force when necessary during the course of...
Wednesday, July 22, 2015, 12:00 p.m.
In the months leading up to the Republican National Convention, The City Club of Cleveland will be hosting programs featuring presidential candidates and other conversations about the policies and ideas that are shaping the future of our nation. Second in this...
Friday, July 17, 2015, 12:00 p.m.
The Great Lakes St. Lawrence Seaway System is a binational waterway connecting world markets to North America’s “Opportunity Belt” — the Great Lakes Region. This vital maritime gateway provides a safe, efficient, environmentally friendly way to move cargo between North...
Thursday, July 16, 2015, 12:00 p.m.
Inevitable: How Disruptive Shifts In Technology and Behavior Are Redefining Cities Across The Globe
New technologies and disruptive trends are radically reshaping the face of cities across the globe. As an increasing number of cities are confronted by new economic forces, such as Uber and Airbnb, organizations are being forced to react and respond...
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