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 25, 2021
After months of campaigning, the results of the September primary elections have narrowed seven candidates down to two. On Tuesday, November 2, 2021 Clevelanders will have a chance to cast their votes for their city's next mayor. The City Club of Cleveland, in partnership with Ideastream Public Media, hosted the general election debate on Monday, October...
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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.) Facebook did little to...
Monday, October 11, 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.) New law bans harassment...
Monday, October 04, 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.) Colleyville principal’s critical race...
Thursday, September 30, 2021
MEDIA ALERT Calle Andrus, Communications Manager 216.916.6434 | calle.andrus@ideastream.org The City Club of Cleveland and Ideastream Public Media Will Present General Election Mayoral Candidate Debate — “Cleveland Mayoral Debate: Voters First” Debate Will Air October 11 at 7:30 p.m. on WVIZ, WCPN and ideastream.org CLEVELAND, Ohio (September 30, 2021) — After months of campaigning, two candidates remain of the seven...
Monday, September 27, 2021
Join us at the City Club as we sit down with two mayoral candidates. On Wednesday, October 13th, we host Justin Bibb virtually at 12 p.m. Then, Thursday, October 14th, we will host Cleveland City Council Kevin Kelley virtually at 12 p.m. View our prior conversations with both candidates here: Candidate Justin Bibb: Cleveland City Council President Kevin Kelley:
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