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by Jessica McKenzie “Civic tech is what we find at the intersection of digital technology and actual public challenges.” —Dave Karpf, associate professor at George Washington University and author of The MoveOn Effect and Analytic Activism “Civic tech provides an opportunity to engage citizens in governance beyond simply voting every two to four years. Civic tech promises...

If you’re a City Club member, frequent guest, or just a follower of our social media accounts, you’ll hear us speak often of #HaveGongWillTravel. We’ve learned that the City Club is a spirit, not a space, and we have discovered many City Club “homes” outside of our building at the intersection of Euclid Avenue and...

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.) Free Speech Or...

Thank you to everyone who entered the 2018 Hope and Stanley Adelstein Free Speech Essay contest. The ideas discussed in many of the essays reaffirmed our commitment to free speech and it was inspiring to see so many of you take part in this contest. We are happy to announce this year’s winner for the following...