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Medina Citizens Rally and Hold Candlelight Vigil to Protest Due Process Violations
Organizers cite several actions by former President Trump and his administration as evidence of an authoritarian tilt. They refer to Trump’s April 14 remarks suggesting U.S. citizens could be sent to CECOT, his May 4 statement expressing uncertainty about upholding the Constitution, and Stephen Miller’s May 9 assertion that the administration was “actively looking at” suspending habeas corpus for all U.S. residents.

Analese Hartford
Jun 122 min read


Juneteenth 2025 in Northeast Ohio: Where to Celebrate Freedom and Culture This Year
As Juneteenth 2025 approaches, communities across Northeast Ohio are coming together to honor the historic day that marked the end of slavery in the United States. From vibrant festivals and concerts to educational walking tours and soulful food experiences, there are dozens of events planned that highlight Black history, resilience, creativity, and joy.

David Jones
Jun 42 min read


Ohio House Unanimously Approves Bill to Ban Police Quotas for Tickets and Arrests
Under existing Ohio law, it is legal for agencies to require officers to meet citation or arrest targets. House Bill 131 would prohibit both formal and informal quotas and prevent law enforcement agencies from using those figures to influence promotions, transfers, or disciplinary actions. The bill also introduces a provision for anonymous reporting of quota policies to the Ohio Attorney General’s office, which would have the authority to investigate and issue cease-and-desis

Analese Hartford
May 302 min read


Cleveland Heights Protest Planned Over Antisemitic Remarks Allegedly Made by Mayor’s Wife
Former special assistant to the mayor, Patrick Costigan, filed a complaint on May 14 with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and the Ohio Civil Rights Commission, alleging McDaniel created a hostile work environment at City Hall through repeated antisemitic remarks and behavior. Screenshots submitted with the complaint show McDaniel using slurs and offensive language in text messages targeting Jewish colleagues and residents, including Planning Commission Chair

Analese Hartford
May 194 min read


Outrage Over Lenient Sentence in 2002 Death of 9-Year-Old Reece Mushrush Sparks Online Movement
The tragic death of 9-year-old Reece Mushrush, a developmentally disabled child from Lake County, Ohio, has ignited widespread outrage and a

D Heckman
Feb 283 min read


Tense Cuyahoga County Council Meeting Explodes as Pastor Is Carried Out by Deputies and Arrested
A Cuyahoga County Council meeting turned chaotic Tuesday night after the Rev. Evan Regis Bunch was forcibly removed from council chambers by

Cleveland13 Staff
Feb 133 min read


World Leaders Condemn Trump’s Plan to Occupy and Relocate Palestinians from Gaza
During a joint press conference with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Trump claimed that Palestinians “would love to leave” Gaza a

Analese Hartford
Feb 54 min read


Costco's Big Wage Boost and DEI Commitment Spark Praise and Controversy Across the Country
The timing of the announcement coincides with a tense labor standoff. The International Brotherhood of Teamsters, which represents more than

Peter Lewis
Feb 34 min read


Chaos at Blinken’s Farewell Press Conference as Reporters Protest Gaza Genocide
Max Blumenthal of Grayzone News interrupted Blinken early in his remarks, condemning the U.S. government for supporting Israel's military ac

Toni Mathews
Jan 162 min read


Jimmy Carter Passes at 100: A Legacy of Compassion and Leadership
As we remember Jimmy Carter, we honor a man who believed in the power of people to make a difference in the world. His legacy will live on t

Analese Hartford
Dec 29, 20244 min read


Garfield Heights Veteran's Fight for Benefits Continues as Bill Stalls in Congress
Born in Garfield Heights, Ohio, Major Richard A. Star's story has become a symbol of the struggle faced by thousands of combat-injured veter

Toni Mathews
Oct 23, 20244 min read


Jewish and Palestinian Voices Come Together in Akron for Dialogue on Peace
The event, which is free and open to the public, aims to foster understanding and dialogue on the complex issues surrounding Palestinian lib

Analese Hartford
Oct 17, 20244 min read


Congresswoman Shontel Brown Condemns Trump’s Comments on Haitian Immigrants, Calls for Unity
Congresswoman Shontel Brown (D-OH) made a forceful statement during a House Committee on Agriculture hearing this week, addressing recent co

Analese Hartford
Sep 14, 20243 min read


Harvey Pekar's Partner and Comic Writer Joyce Brabner Dies After Battle with Cancer
Joyce Brabner, acclaimed comic book writer and wife of the late Harvey Pekar, died on August 1 at the age of 72 after a prolonged battle wit

Cleveland13 Staff
Aug 8, 20243 min read


80-Year-Old Local Activist Assaulted By East Cleveland Council President in Nearby Home Depot
Footage from 2019, showing Billings seemingly assaulting a woman at City Hall, has resurfaced. This, coupled with the fact that Billings was

Brooke Tamblin
Jun 27, 20244 min read


Langston Hughes's Extraordinary Journey From Cleveland to Harlem
literary giant celebrated for his evocative poetry, poignant plays, and thought-provoking novels, may have been born in Joplin, Missouri, bu

David Jones
Jun 17, 20243 min read


Protests Surrounded Kyle Rittenhouse Event at Kent State University
Tensions flared at Kent State University on Tuesday, as Kyle Rittenhouse, known for his acquittal after the 2020 Kenosha shootings, spoke at

Guest Contributor
Apr 17, 20242 min read


Student Protests Surge Ahead of Kyle Rittenhouse Event at Kent State
The choice of Rittenhouse as a speaker at Kent State is laden with irony and pain, given the university's history. Nearly 54 years ago, the

Cleveland13 Staff
Apr 15, 20243 min read


Consumers Take on Grocery Giants Amid Soaring Prices, Including a Boycott of Kellogg's
The FTC's report and the ensuing consumer backlash highlight a broader critique of what has been termed "greedflation"—the notion that corpo

Peter Lewis
Mar 23, 20242 min read


Cleveland Radio Station Holds a Lock-In To Raise Money for Food Bank
The idea for the lock-in event originated during the pandemic, when a local Burger King was unable to continue a promotion that had previous

Cleveland13 Staff
Dec 6, 20233 min read
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