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by Philippa Strum, Broeklundian Professor of Political Science Emerita and Global Fellow at the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars, City University of New York Every once in a while, Americans rediscover the Supreme Court. With the resignation of Justice Anthony Kennedy and the nomination of Judge Brett Kavanaugh, the country is now in such a moment....

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.) Charge dropped in Stamford...

(This post originally appeared in Crain's Cleveland Business). Over the last year, I’ve been highlighting the need for change in Northeast Ohio’s economic development ecosystem. I’ve pored over statistics and talked to countless individuals across all sectors about our region’s lagging economic performance, trying to better understand why we are underperforming and what we should do...

1.) Youngstown, Warren mayors partner up to ensure economic growth in the area "'We believe that even though that it's not located in Mahoning or Trumbull County, I think it's in Portage County that actually has it. At the end of the day, it will be that economic drive and that catalyst for many of the...