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, April 06, 2020
by Peter Robertson, President, Laurel Springs School In 25 years as an Ohio resident, I’ve played many roles in public education: parent (both children went to public schools K through 12), taxpayer (I voted for every operating and capital levy presented to me, and rang doorbells for two), school district administrator (Cleveland CIO), charter co-author (E-Prep),...
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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.) Law banning public worker...
Wednesday, April 01, 2020
I miss all of you. We all do. The whole team has been working very hard to keep you connected with virtual forums on different aspects of the crisis (public health, the impact on the economy, and policy responses). And members of our team have been reaching out on the phone to check in on...
Tuesday, March 31, 2020
During this time of “social distancing” and “shelter-in-place,” the City Club is presenting virtual forums to keep our community connected and informed. At the beginning of our virtual City Club forum on the CARES Act, we were “Zoombombed” by an individual who shared inappropriate content. Unaware of this Zoombombing phenomenon, we quickly ended the Zoom...
Tuesday, March 31, 2020
Due to the coronavirus outbreak, Ohio's 2020 Primary Election voting will be conducted via absentee and provisional ballots. Here are the steps to take to ensure your vote gets counted: 1. Request an application for an absentee ballot no later than 12 p.m. on April 25. Visit the Cuyahoga County Board of Elections site to...
Monday, March 30, 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.) Salem Radio Delves Into...
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