There is a lot of work to be done to transform Cuyahoga County’s government, and it cannot be done without the full participation of all residents. In order to keep the public informed, it is critical that the transition process is open and accessible. Activists must remain vigilant and make certain officials are held accountable for transparency.

Join Christine Link, ACLU of Ohio executive director, Carrie Davis, ACLU of Ohio staff attorney, and Mike Brickner, ACLU of Ohio communications director to learn what constitutes an open meeting, how to submit a records request, and what you can do to ensure open government during the reform process in Cuyahoga County.

 

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National security expert Frank Kunstel helps us discover how we can restore the constitution and end unprecedented surveillance, unconscionable torture and unchecked government secrecy.

 

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Investigative journalist and Case Western Reserve University Journalism Professor, Ted Gup, examines the culture of excessive secrecy that has challenged our nation’s ideals of democracy.

 

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As part of Sunshine Week, an annual event that brings attention to the importance of open government, Cleveland Plain Dealer Editor Doug Clifton shares his vast experience with public records and addresses the current status of the law.

 

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