Friday, September 22, 2017
12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
The City Club of Cleveland
850 Euclid Avenue Cleveland, Ohio 44114
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Friday, September 22, 2017
12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
The City Club of Cleveland
850 Euclid Avenue Cleveland, Ohio 44114
On August 9, 2014, Michael Brown was shot by police officer Darren Wilson in the northern St. Louis suburb of Ferguson. Within the next year, Eric Garner in New York, Tamir Rice in Cleveland, and Freddie Gray in Baltimore were all killed by police officers, each setting off protests surrounding police use of force in their respective cities.
These incidents caused...
Friday, September 17, 1982, 12:00 p.m.
Church, State, and the Arms Race
Bishop Anthony Pilla of the Catholic Diocese of Cleveland discusses the relationship between church, state, and the arms race. Bishop Pilla elaborates on his vision of the church, a vision which depicts a church that suffers alongside the world when...
Friday, September 10, 1982, 12:00 p.m.
Observations on the Cleveland Public Schools
In his first public appearance, Dr. Frederick D. Holliday, the newly appointed Superintendent of Cleveland Public Schools, discusses his educational philosophy, professional goals, and personal expectations. Dr. Holliday was the first African-American superintendent of Cleveland schools and is credited with improving...
Friday, August 20, 1982, 12:00 p.m.
Does Ohio Need a Stronger Gun Control Law?
Thompson Hine attorney Barring Coughlin and Michael Edelstein of the National Rifle Association debate whether or not Ohio needs a stronger gun control law. Mr. Coughlin argues for stronger gun control; Mr. Edelstein argues against it.
Friday, August 13, 1982, 12:00 p.m.
Who Shall Represent the 25th District in the Ohio Senate?
Paul Matia, the current State Senator for District 25, is not seeing re-election. Ben Skall, State Senator representing Ohio's 22nd District, and Lee Fisher, State Representative for Ohio's 16th District, are vying for the seat. The candidates explain their platforms...
Friday, August 06, 1982, 12:00 p.m.
Should the City of Cleveland Run Cable TV?
Edward Richard, Executive Assistant to Mayor George Voinovich, and Lee C. Howley, Jr. of North Coast Cable Company, debate the merits of the public ownership of cable TV by the city of Cleveland.
Friday, July 16, 1982, 12:00 p.m.
City Club Pro and Con Debate: T.V.
James Ewinger, Radio TV Critic for The Plain Dealer, and Neal Van Ellis, Vice President and General Manager of WKYC TV, debate the question: are the critics right about T.V.?
Friday, June 18, 1982, 12:00 p.m.
Senator Glenn discusses his involvement with nuclear nonproliferation in Washington, his goals for the reduction of nuclear weapons, and the role of nuclear nonproliferation in foreign policy.
Friday, June 04, 1982, 12:00 p.m.
Democratic Candidates Debate for Governor of Ohio
Democratic Candidates for Governor of Ohio, including Gerald N. Springer, Richard F. Celeste and William J. Brown, engage in a debate on which each elaborates on his platform, explain his differences, and take questions from the audience.
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