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.
Tuesday, May 28, 2019
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.) Julian Assange's legal team...
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As we prepare to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the final time our Cuyahoga River caught fire and the environmental movement that moment ignited throughout the nation, we invite you to think about all the ways the City Club is committed to a sustainable future: Think about the students who come to City Club forums for...
Tuesday, May 21, 2019
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.) White House campaign to...
Thursday, May 16, 2019
by Neil H. Hutchins, Professor of Higher Education, University of Mississippi Continuing a recent trend, more states are passing laws that deal with free speech rights on college campuses. Action has also come at the federal level with President Donald Trump’s March 21 executive order on campus free speech. There have also been calls to add campus...
Monday, May 13, 2019
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 is being sued...
Tuesday, May 07, 2019
City Club CEO Dan Moulthrop delivered the keynote at the Cleveland Association of Phi Beta Kappa annual awards luncheon on May 5, 2019. The somewhat cheeky title we hit upon for this speech is “Democracy… is that still a thing?” and I realize that it may have different meanings for many of you. I want to...
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