Friday, August 18, 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, August 18, 2017
12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
The City Club of Cleveland
850 Euclid Avenue Cleveland, Ohio 44114
There is an emerging groundswell of support for criminal justice reform and efforts to end mass incarceration in the United States. Recently, art collector and philanthropist Agnes Gund donated $165 million from the sale of a rare painting to raise money for criminal justice reform.
Ohio's prison population has increased 15 percent since 2005, giving the state the
Tuesday, August 10, 2021, 7:30 p.m.
Cleveland Mayoral Debate: Voters First (Part 1)
In May 2021, Cleveland Mayor Frank Jackson announced he would not be seeking a fifth term as Mayor of Cleveland—opening up a race for new leadership not seen in 16 years. In the lead-up to the 2021 Cleveland Mayoral election, The...
Friday, August 06, 2021, 12:00 p.m.
Climate, Conversation, and Community Power
Environmental activism and environmental racism are not new to Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) communities. The consequences of climate change generate heat islands in urban areas, air pollution, severe storms, and flooding—all which disproportionately harm communities of color....
Friday, July 30, 2021, 12:00 p.m.
On the Waterfront: Connecting Neighborhoods to the Shore
Public access to the waterfront and outdoor greenspaces is vital to the social fabric of a community and to individuals’ health and well-being. Ohio lakes and rivers provide space for recreation, social gatherings, and simply a place to cool off. Yet,...
Wednesday, July 28, 2021, 12:00 p.m.
Ohio District 11 Republican Primary Forum
This is our rescheduled forum with Laverne Jones Gore, Republican candidate for Ohio's 11th congressional district. Earlier this year, U.S. Representative Marcia Fudge − the Warrensville Heights Democrat who represented Ohio's 11th District since 2008 − was confirmed as the 18th...
Tuesday, July 27, 2021, 12:00 p.m.
Public transit plays an essential role in ensuring all residents have the freedom to get where they need to go, like their jobs, medical appointments, grocery stores, and school. Public transit is also a solution to reducing greenhouse gas emissions...
Friday, July 23, 2021, 12:00 p.m.
High Stakes and New Leaders: Assessing What Cleveland Needs
This is a pivotal moment for Greater Cleveland. With an open election in the Cleveland mayor's office for the first time in 16 years, an open congressional seat in the 11th district, a 2022 county executive race already heating up,...
Tuesday, July 20, 2021, 12:00 p.m.
In March 2020, employees across the country packed up their offices, and "Zoom calls" and "you're on mute" entered our daily lexicon. Yet, millions of low-wage workers were deemed essential and reported to their jobs. Workers like farm laborers, meat...
Friday, July 16, 2021, 12:30 p.m.
Decoding the 2022-23 State Budget
As it happens every two years, the 2022-23 state budget was passed in late June after months of debate in both the Ohio House and Senate. The state budget ultimately determines how public resources will be spent on many things...
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