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Every now and then there’s a forum we place on the calendar that might make you upset. The speaker is so distasteful that you feel they shouldn’t be heard—not by anyone, and certainly not at the civic forum that you value and rely on. Usually, it’s a speaker of some significance or notoriety. We do this...

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.) Opponents: Latest education bill...

Thank you to all the students who entered the 2022 Hope and Stanley Adelstein Essay Contest! We are excited to announce this year’s winners for the following prompt: In recent months there has been a lot of debate about Critical Race Theory (CRT) being taught in classrooms across America. The anti-CRT movement has inspired parents to voice...

Every year, as part of our standard governance procedures, the board of The City Club of Cleveland nominates a slate of directors who will serve a three year term. This is process is laid out in Article V, Section 1 of the Constitution of The City Club of Cleveland, which states: Nominations may be made for...