David Beach
@davidbeachcle.bsky.social
Writer and activist promoting progressive thinking for the Cleveland we want.
Sharply rising health care costs imperil Greater Cleveland transit service -- Another way that our lack of an affordable national health care system harms everyone.
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Cleveland RTA riders face big service cuts – NEOtrans
urls.grow.me
November 19, 2025 at 7:52 PM
Sharply rising health care costs imperil Greater Cleveland transit service -- Another way that our lack of an affordable national health care system harms everyone.
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Our statement on Cleveland Public Power's smart decision to freeze shutoffs for 30 days as the federal government fails to make SNAP payments. Via the grassroots group Our CPP
www.ourcpp.org/shutoff-mora...
www.ourcpp.org/shutoff-mora...
November 12, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Our statement on Cleveland Public Power's smart decision to freeze shutoffs for 30 days as the federal government fails to make SNAP payments. Via the grassroots group Our CPP
www.ourcpp.org/shutoff-mora...
www.ourcpp.org/shutoff-mora...
Really excellent speaker series from John Carroll University on what it means to be human in a world of catastrophic change: visit.jcu.edu/livable-future
Livable Future
Four Good Years. One Inspired Life.
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November 12, 2025 at 1:16 AM
Really excellent speaker series from John Carroll University on what it means to be human in a world of catastrophic change: visit.jcu.edu/livable-future
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Cleveland is pretty clearly better off without the Browns stadium. Good story in today's Plain Dealer.
Is Cleveland better off without Browns stadium?
Breaking down Cleveland's football stadium costs, and what the city gets in return
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November 9, 2025 at 1:46 PM
Cleveland is pretty clearly better off without the Browns stadium. Good story in today's Plain Dealer.
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Let's go! The City of Cleveland - home to a public power utility - is one of the first in the nation i've heard of so far banning shutoffs during this federal shutdown crisis.
Public power can lead the nation in showing what democratic institutions can do to make our lives better.
Public power can lead the nation in showing what democratic institutions can do to make our lives better.
We're announcing a 30-day moratorium on utility disconnections.
The federal shutdown and cuts to SNAP benefits have placed an unfair and unexpected burden on households. No one should have to choose between keeping the lights on and putting food on the table.
The federal shutdown and cuts to SNAP benefits have placed an unfair and unexpected burden on households. No one should have to choose between keeping the lights on and putting food on the table.
November 6, 2025 at 8:07 PM
Let's go! The City of Cleveland - home to a public power utility - is one of the first in the nation i've heard of so far banning shutoffs during this federal shutdown crisis.
Public power can lead the nation in showing what democratic institutions can do to make our lives better.
Public power can lead the nation in showing what democratic institutions can do to make our lives better.
Thanks to @justinmbibb.bsky.social for insisting that, in a city with one of the highest poverty rates in the nation, billionaire sports team owners should pay for the facilities that primarily benefit their businesses.
www.cleveland.com/news/2025/11...
www.cleveland.com/news/2025/11...
Cleveland’s sports billionaires refuse to pay their fair share while city battles poverty
Justin Bibb is the first Cleveland mayor in memory to challenge Guardians and Cavs owners' expectations for taxpayer-funded repairs in a city plagued by poverty.
www.cleveland.com
November 6, 2025 at 2:08 PM
Thanks to @justinmbibb.bsky.social for insisting that, in a city with one of the highest poverty rates in the nation, billionaire sports team owners should pay for the facilities that primarily benefit their businesses.
www.cleveland.com/news/2025/11...
www.cleveland.com/news/2025/11...
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This is one of the best, most comprehensive news articles about the Ohio earthworks I've ever seen. Please give it a read. There's so much great knowledge in here; stuff every Ohioan should take pride in about our home state and the astonishing history here we ought to revere.
Ancient earthworks in Newark, Ohio, were made a World Heritage site. Some celebrated, but for others it was a source of cultural conflict ohiocapitaljournal.com/2025/10/09/t...
The world celebrated Ohio's most important cultural site. Like so much else, that's controversial • Ohio Capital Journal
Ancient earthworks in Newark, Ohio, were made a World Heritage site. Some celebrated, but for others it was a source of cultural conflict.
ohiocapitaljournal.com
October 9, 2025 at 2:59 PM
This is one of the best, most comprehensive news articles about the Ohio earthworks I've ever seen. Please give it a read. There's so much great knowledge in here; stuff every Ohioan should take pride in about our home state and the astonishing history here we ought to revere.
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It is absolutely ridiculous to ask state taxpayers to fund this. Yet, the clowns in charge will probably approve it anyway.
Brook Park, Browns make case for state help to upgrade roads around stadium site
Brook Park seeks $70 million from the state for road improvements near Browns stadium site
buff.ly
October 8, 2025 at 9:02 PM
It is absolutely ridiculous to ask state taxpayers to fund this. Yet, the clowns in charge will probably approve it anyway.
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"About a quarter of Cleveland residents don't have access to a personal vehicle as their primary mode of transportation, according to Census data, leaving them to rely on other forms of transportation to navigate the city."
www.ideastream.org/environment-...
www.ideastream.org/environment-...
Clevelanders join National Week Without Driving to push for more transit options
National Week Without Driving, Monday through Sunday, aims to reveal barriers to getting around without access to a personal vehicle.
www.ideastream.org
October 1, 2025 at 1:32 PM
"About a quarter of Cleveland residents don't have access to a personal vehicle as their primary mode of transportation, according to Census data, leaving them to rely on other forms of transportation to navigate the city."
www.ideastream.org/environment-...
www.ideastream.org/environment-...
To meet important carbon-reduction goals, Cleveland and Cuyahoga County need the Cleveland-Cliffs plant to invest in modern, clean steel-making technologies.
www.canarymedia.com/articles/gre...
www.canarymedia.com/articles/gre...
A coal-burning steel plant may thwart Cleveland’s climate goals
The facility is the city's biggest source of greenhouse gas emissions. Advocates say its dirty blast furnaces need to be replaced with cleaner technology.
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September 19, 2025 at 5:33 PM
To meet important carbon-reduction goals, Cleveland and Cuyahoga County need the Cleveland-Cliffs plant to invest in modern, clean steel-making technologies.
www.canarymedia.com/articles/gre...
www.canarymedia.com/articles/gre...
Thanks to The George Gund Foundation of Cleveland for signing on to this "Unite in Advance" statement, which rejects attempts to exploit political violence to restrict fundamental freedoms, like freedom of speech and the freedom to give.
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Statement on the Fundamental Freedom of Speech
“Acts of political violence — from the recent murder of Charlie Kirk to the murder of Speaker Emeritus Melissa Hortman of Minnesota — have…
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September 17, 2025 at 8:41 PM
Thanks to The George Gund Foundation of Cleveland for signing on to this "Unite in Advance" statement, which rejects attempts to exploit political violence to restrict fundamental freedoms, like freedom of speech and the freedom to give.
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I support these workers who do vital reporting work in Cleveland!
Signal Ohio workers across the state walked off the job for two hours! We're still demanding that our CEO & board members recognize us as one bargaining unit. @newsguild.org
Show your support by sending an email to them here: actionnetwork.org/letters/one-...
📸: Reporters in Akron & Cleveland
Show your support by sending an email to them here: actionnetwork.org/letters/one-...
📸: Reporters in Akron & Cleveland
September 9, 2025 at 7:55 PM
I support these workers who do vital reporting work in Cleveland!
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Last year, we published our first active transportation (AT) guide, providing tips for implementing an AT project, funding sources & technical assistance programs. We are excited to share How to Build Safe, Vibrant Streets in Ohio: A Guide for Non-Engineers, Vol 2
www.greaterohio.org/publications...
www.greaterohio.org/publications...
How to Build Safe, Vibrant Streets in Ohio: A Guide for Non-Engineers, Volume 2 — Greater Ohio Policy Center
Volume 2 builds on the case studies presented in the first edition by featuring additional examples of outstanding improvements local leaders and communities have undertaken.
www.greaterohio.org
September 9, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Last year, we published our first active transportation (AT) guide, providing tips for implementing an AT project, funding sources & technical assistance programs. We are excited to share How to Build Safe, Vibrant Streets in Ohio: A Guide for Non-Engineers, Vol 2
www.greaterohio.org/publications...
www.greaterohio.org/publications...
It's scary how a few corporate agribusinesses control our food system.
A Winning Food and Farm Policy for Rural America barnraisingmedia.com/a-winning-fo...
A Winning Food and Farm Policy for Rural America barnraisingmedia.com/a-winning-fo...
A Winning Food and Farm Policy for Rural America
To revive rural communities, we need to help farmers regain independence from multinational corporations to provide a more secure food system.
barnraisingmedia.com
September 6, 2025 at 2:06 PM
It's scary how a few corporate agribusinesses control our food system.
A Winning Food and Farm Policy for Rural America barnraisingmedia.com/a-winning-fo...
A Winning Food and Farm Policy for Rural America barnraisingmedia.com/a-winning-fo...
Nice new resource to help Cleveland-area workers form unions and fight for better pay, safer working conditions, and healthier communities.
unionizecle.org
unionizecle.org
Unionize Your Cleveland Workplace | Find Union Jobs & Apprenticeships | UnionizeCLE
Ready to organize your workplace and build power with your coworkers? UnionizeCLE is your guide to starting a union in Cleveland. We can also help you find union jobs and apprenticeships. Contact us t...
unionizecle.org
September 5, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Nice new resource to help Cleveland-area workers form unions and fight for better pay, safer working conditions, and healthier communities.
unionizecle.org
unionizecle.org
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Important new report from @cleanaircatf.bsky.social seeks to distill best practices for engaging communities & building trust around renewable energy projects.
Community Engagement in the U.S.
Community engagement is a cornerstone of clean energy deployment.
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September 4, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Important new report from @cleanaircatf.bsky.social seeks to distill best practices for engaging communities & building trust around renewable energy projects.
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Cleveland Book Fest kicks off a month of literary activity around the region. Here's what's on tap in September for the newly expanded fest www.clevescene.com/arts/clevela...
Cleveland Book Fest Kicks Off a Month of Literary Activity Around the Region
Book talks, author events, workshops, conferences and more await in September in the newly expanded Book Fest. Here's what's on tap.
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August 29, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Cleveland Book Fest kicks off a month of literary activity around the region. Here's what's on tap in September for the newly expanded fest www.clevescene.com/arts/clevela...
Ward 5 City Council candidate Rebecca Maurer has great ideas for making Cleveland work for everyone.
August 28, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Ward 5 City Council candidate Rebecca Maurer has great ideas for making Cleveland work for everyone.
Cuyahoga County loan program supports transit-oriented development. Great cities have a healthy synergy between frequent transit and high-density development.
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County offers loans to build near transit – NEOtrans
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August 26, 2025 at 5:51 PM
Cuyahoga County loan program supports transit-oriented development. Great cities have a healthy synergy between frequent transit and high-density development.
neo-trans.blog/2025/08/26/c...
neo-trans.blog/2025/08/26/c...
Excited by plans for Ohio's Toni Morrison celebration organized by @literarycleveland.bsky.social and @ohiohumanities.bsky.social.
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Ohio Celebrates Toni Morrison – A Statewide, Yearlong Celebration
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August 25, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Excited by plans for Ohio's Toni Morrison celebration organized by @literarycleveland.bsky.social and @ohiohumanities.bsky.social.
ohiocelebratestonimorrison.org
ohiocelebratestonimorrison.org
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Now is the best time, maybe ever, to learn the history of racism. This article on a brilliant new new effort to surface the racist 'relay' school policy in Cleveland is outstanding.
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August 25, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Now is the best time, maybe ever, to learn the history of racism. This article on a brilliant new new effort to surface the racist 'relay' school policy in Cleveland is outstanding.
signalcleveland.org/cleveland-sc...
signalcleveland.org/cleveland-sc...
Ideas for a Cleveland that works for all:
www.clevelandpoweralliance.com
www.clevelandpoweralliance.com
August 23, 2025 at 8:38 PM
Ideas for a Cleveland that works for all:
www.clevelandpoweralliance.com
www.clevelandpoweralliance.com
As the Trump administration reverses climate policies, steelmakers are canceling "green steel" projects -- and thus jeopardizing the carbon reduction plans of cities like Cleveland.
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City of Cleveland’s climate goals require green steel, report finds
The Cleveland Works steel mill in the Steelyards is the largest single point emitter of carbon dioxide in Cuyahoga County.
signalcleveland.org
August 20, 2025 at 5:25 PM
As the Trump administration reverses climate policies, steelmakers are canceling "green steel" projects -- and thus jeopardizing the carbon reduction plans of cities like Cleveland.
signalcleveland.org/city-of-clev...
signalcleveland.org/city-of-clev...
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Cleveland Power Alliance, new local coalition of 21 groups, aims to boost democratic participation and working class policies www.clevescene.com/news/clevela...
Cleveland Power Alliance, New Local Coalition, Aims to Boost Democratic Participation and Working Class Policies
“This is about ensuring that every single resident can feel as though they are finally a part of the Cleveland that we all aspire to have.”
www.clevescene.com
August 20, 2025 at 12:19 PM
Cleveland Power Alliance, new local coalition of 21 groups, aims to boost democratic participation and working class policies www.clevescene.com/news/clevela...
State support for brownfield remediation is a small reparation to heal communities harmed by decades of state-subsidized sprawl.
The Brownfield Remediation Program (BRP) & its significant investment has established a new precedent around brownfield remediation & redevelopment efforts since the sunset of the CORF Fund in 2013. The BRP is on track to catalyze significant economic impacts & community benefits across Ohio.
Building on the Brownfields Momentum: An Analysis of the Brownfield Remediation Program Over the Past Four Years (2021-2025) — Greater Ohio Policy Center
Since 2021, Ohio’s General Assembly has committed $900 million to support brownfield assessments and cleanup projects. The Brownfield Remediation Program (BRP) and its significant investment has estab...
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August 18, 2025 at 5:16 PM
State support for brownfield remediation is a small reparation to heal communities harmed by decades of state-subsidized sprawl.