Speaker: Dan Moulthrop, CEO, The City Club of Cleveland. Are you dreading a Thanksgiving argument with Uncle Al over your opposing political beliefs? Did a controversial speaker ignite loud boos at your son’s graduation? Our political climate Is increasingly marked by demonizing opponents, building identity around grievances and labeling disagreements as disqualifying. What we agreed was … Continue reading How to Lower the Temperature: Guidance on Listening & Learning in Divided Times

Speaker: Molly Bryden, Researcher for Climate & Sustainability at Policy Matters Ohio. Interest in data centers and their impacts is growing day by day as the public becomes increasingly aware of the impact of these massive installations. It has been reported, for example, that a single bitcoin transaction and verification equals approximately 1449 KwH (kilowatt hours), … Continue reading Will Resource-Hungry Data Centers Devour Ohio?

Speaker: David Beach is a writer and activist in Cleveland who speaks frequently on urban design, land use, transportation, and sustainability. Countries and cities around the world are transitioning to cheap, clean, renewable energy sources, but Ohio continues to promote the burning of fossil fuels while enacting regulatory barriers to the development of solar and wind. How can we overcome … Continue reading A Cleaner Energy Future – Moving Away from ‘Fuelish Ohio’ 

Moderator: John Bacon, UUCC Member and Leader. Since retirement as an IT Manager, he has been active in creating documentaries focusing on legal and police issues in northeast Ohio. Your thoughts on … Continue reading Community Conversation on Midterms & Other Headlines