Want to know what is on our minds? Find blog posts written here, by the City Club staff, members, and partners. Every week you can find a new edition of #FreeSpeech in the News — a collection of related stories, commentary, and opinions on free speech in the 21st century that’s making the news. You’ll also find takes on current events, past forums, and issues surrounding Northeast Ohio. Read on for all things City Club.
Monday, October 20, 2014
The City Club has recently come in for some pointed critical feedback regarding a recent debate. Actually, it wasn't so much the debate as the way the debate was moderated. I was the moderator. It was Monday, October 13, and we hosted a debate for the 14th Congressional District. There were a few points raised from...
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This City Club's 102nd year was marked by innovation and experimentation, progress towards some important strategic goals, and clear evidence that our community is becoming ever more deeply engaged. The numbers tell an important story about what we accomplished from July '13 to June '14, but they're really only the beginning of the story. Let's...
Friday, October 17, 2014
OK, it’s a little bit late. (The actual anniversary was 2012.) But the final product was worth the wait. And, like the club and the forums it chronicles, this book pulls no punches and respects no sacred cows. Turns out it’s been quite an adventure. And it’s all here. In a highly readable and penetrating...
Thursday, October 16, 2014
The City Club connects people, so it is no surprise that the City Club Centennial book is a product of people connections. Witness these: As celebrated in the Introduction to the Club’s 75th anniversary history, David Ford in 1916 picked up at the train station for a Club speech the spokesman for the General then...
Tuesday, October 07, 2014
Our annual meeting is coming up soon (on October 23rd, 4pm, here at 850 Euclid), and we'd like you to be here for it. Why? Because we like you. And also because you're the reason why we do what we do. And although we do over a hundred programs a year for the benefit of...
Wednesday, October 01, 2014
The following is a transcript of the State of the Schools speech delivered by Eric Gordon, CEO of the Cleveland Metropolitan School District. September 30, 2014, at a City Club event at the Renaissance Hotel, Cleveland, Ohio, before an audience of approximately 900 Clevelanders. THE STATE OF THE SCHOOLS Good afternoon, and thank you...
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