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For decades, U.S. media companies have limited the content they’ve offered based on what’s good for business. The decisions by Apple, Spotify, Facebook and YouTube to remove content from commentator Alex Jones and his InfoWars platform follow this same pattern. My research on media industries makes clear that government rules and regulations do little to limit...

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.) Judge sides with police...

Robert P. KirschnerBrecksville, OH Tell us about yourself! I’m a proud Dad of four great kids and am lucky to be married to an amazing wife! We love exploring Cuyahoga Valley National Park, cheering on the Indians, and shopping for local food at Howe Meadow on Saturday mornings. I am an enthusiastic home cook and you can...

I have had the privilege of hearing many great speakers at The City Club of Cleveland, and I recently heard two in one week that are so different, yet so surprisingly connected. The first, I am sure, many have heard of by now. On June 8, Cleveland attorney Jon Pinney talked about how a lack of...