Monday, July 15, 2019
Bliss Davis, Content and Programming Coordinator, The City Club of Cleveland
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.) Some want 10-foot Trump...
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Monday, July 08, 2019
Bliss Davis, Content and Programming Coordinator, The City Club of Cleveland
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.) Heavy police presence in...
Friday, July 05, 2019
Guest Author, Blog, The City Club of Cleveland
by John Rennie Short, Professor, School of Public Policy, University of Maryland, Baltimore County
In a 5-4 decision the Supreme Court has ruled that partisan gerrymandering is not unconstitutional.
The majority ruled that gerrymandering is outside the scope and power of the federal courts to adjudicate. The issue is a political one, according to the court, not...
Wednesday, July 03, 2019
Bliss Davis, Content and Programming Coordinator, The City Club of Cleveland
According to the Centers for Disease Control, since 1999, the suicide rate in the United States has increased 33 percent across all demographics to become the 10th leading cause of death. The recent suicides of high-profile individuals like designer Kate Spade and chef Anthony Bourdain have shaken public consciousness and, according to some researchers, the...
Monday, July 01, 2019
Bliss Davis, Content and Programming Coordinator, The City Club of Cleveland
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.) First Amendment Case Against...
Thursday, June 27, 2019
Guest Author, Blog, The City Club of Cleveland
By Sophia Brewer Thompson, Development and Programming Intern, The City Club of Cleveland
Sunday, June 30 is the Cleveland Foundation’s annual Common Ground, an exciting region-wide initiative to explore our community’s power to communicate and connect in order to build a stronger, safer and more dynamic home.
Anyone can host an event, from corporations and nonprofits to...