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Want to know what is on our minds? Find blog posts written here, by the City Club staff, members, and partners. You'll find takes on current events, past forums, and issues surrounding Northeast Ohio. Read on for all things City Club.

Monday, August 09, 2021

#FREESPEECH in the News August 9, 2020

#FREESPEECH in the News August 9, 2020

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.) How A Beloved Giant...

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Monday, August 09, 2021

What is Section 230? An expert on internet law and regulation explains the legislation that paved the way for Facebook, Google and Twitter

Guest Author, Blog, The City Club of Cleveland

What is Section 230? An expert on internet law and regulation explains the legislation that paved the way for Facebook, Google and Twitter

by Abbey Stemler, Associate Professor of Business Law and Ethics; Faculty Associate Berkman Klein Center for Internet and Society at Harvard University, Indiana University Almost any article you read about Section 230 reminds you that it contains the most important 26 words in tech and that it is the law that made the modern internet. This...

Monday, July 26, 2021

#FREESPEECH in the News July 26, 2021

#FREESPEECH in the News July 26, 2021

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.) Federal appeals court says...

Thursday, July 22, 2021

A Guide for Returning to the City Club

City Club Staff

A Guide for Returning to the City Club

As we continue to navigate the Covid Pandemic, our team has put together a handy guide so that you feel prepared and excited to join us for our upcoming in-person forums. Masks As of June 3, 2022, masks are strongly encouraged inside the City Club as recommended by the CDC. Social Distancing Please practice social distancing when appropriate. There will...

Monday, July 19, 2021

#FREESPEECH in the News July 19, 2020

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. Man Who Harassed Officers...

Monday, July 12, 2021

It’s not just bad behavior - why social media design makes it hard to have constructive disagreements online

Guest Author, Blog, The City Club of Cleveland

It’s not just bad behavior - why social media design makes it hard to have constructive disagreements online

by Amanda Baughan, Ph.D. Student in Computer Science & Engineering, University of Washington Good-faith disagreements are a normal part of society and building strong relationships. Yet it’s difficult to engage in good-faith disagreements on the internet, and people reach less common ground online compared with face-to-face disagreements. There’s no shortage of research about the psychology of arguing...

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