The City Club of Cleveland

Established to encourage new ideas and a free exchange of thought, the City Club is one of the oldest continuous free speech forums in the country, renowned for its tradition of debate and discussion.

The City Club firmly believes in the free expression of all ideas and the benefits of an open exchange. It is non-partisan and does not take positions on issues. All speakers must answer unfiltered, unrehearsed questions directly from the audience.

Since our founding, the City Club has welcomed members of all races and religions, and our strength today is reflected in the rich texture of our membership. City Club members are drawn from all walks of life and ways of thinking. Yet all believe in the rewards that free speech can bring to the intellect and to the community. The strength of our membership is its diversity and commitment to free speech.

Our vision is of strong, informed individuals and communities that prize freedom of speech and civil, civic dialogue.