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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.) UK eyes regulating social...

by Wenzhao Qiu, Junior, Solon High School Following recent events, the topic of immigration has sparked heated debate across the United States and the world at large. Heart-wrenching narratives of family separation and child refugees are now commonplace, yet policymakers continue to move slower than ever. And at the center of this ongoing web of tragedy...

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.) South Dakota pipeline protest...

by Tim Kovach Last week, a coalition of partners from the City of Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, and various nonprofit and civic organizations held a press conference at City Hall to announce the “Lead Safe Cleveland Coalition,” a group committed to addressing, within the next decade, the city’s appalling child lead poisoning crisis. The announcement is welcome,...