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Oh, say can you see? Lessons from a Cleveland war memorial, and a Cleveland parade: Arthur Lavin
CLEVELAND — This St. Patrick’s Day provided a break from the indignant methods of some politicians begging me to hate. People of all colours, courses, united in cheering the Grand Marshal main miles of college bands, Irish dancers, police, firefighters, members of the U.S. Military and Coast Guard, a showcase of America!
On arrival, I seen Cleveland’s Troopers’ and Sailors’ Monument. The monument inscribes all 9,000 names of all who joined the U.S. Military from round Cuyahoga County to avoid wasting the Union. That’s 9,000 when the county had a complete inhabitants of 78,000, a rare stage of unity and repair.
The monument’s story begins with this primary bas-relief sculpture:
The Emancipation of the Slaves reduction panel exhibits Abraham Lincoln holding the shackles of a freed slave contained in the Troopers’ and Sailors’ Monument on Public Sq.. (Lisa DeJong/The Plain Supplier) Lisa DeJong/The Plain Supplier
Is the hero Abraham Lincoln? No, it’s Mr. Dan Area, the kneeling man. In 1862, Mr. Area remained a slave for all times. However on Jan. 1, 1863, Lincoln issued a proclamation, the Emancipation Proclamation, which immediately freed Mr. Area – be aware the opened shackles. The gun is being handed from the president to welcome Mr. Area as a full individual, invited to defend his and everybody’s freedom. After serving within the Union Military, he got here to Cleveland, the place he helped construct this monument after which staffed it. Mr. Area ended life buried within the cemetery instantly throughout the road from Progressive Area. The 4 different officers are heroic main abolitionists, all from Ohio.
Maybe probably the most telling truth I realized this St. Patrick’s Day was that this panel was constructed to be the very very first thing anybody noticed on getting into the entrance door of the monument. Why is that so highly effective?
A while later, in 1922, the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C., was devoted. At that dedication, sturdy efforts have been made to keep away from any point out of racial justice. As an alternative, the message was to be that the Civil Battle was fought to avoid wasting the Union. Just one individual dared to defy this gag order: Robert Russa Moton, the one Black American (whose mother and father and grandparents have been enslaved) allowed to talk on the ceremony to honor the person who freed the slaves, Abraham Lincoln.
Censorship on the struggle went nationwide after 1876 when federal troops ended their occupation of the South. Even right now, individuals are instructed the Civil Battle was not fought to drive the tip of enslaving folks, however reasonably, to rejoice loving methods of a bygone South, or to maintain the Union intact. This denial by no means actually says why we wanted the Union intact.
As we speak, our nation is roiled in a combat about who will management what we be taught and what our actions imply. A whole lot of books are being banned, attempting to drive folks to shut their eyes to what our nation has accomplished, the great and dangerous collectively.
Within the Nineteen Twenties, slavery was denied; in 2023, forces of denial have once more risen to nice energy, forces that may doubtless attempt to forbid such a sculpture just like the one in Cleveland from being in a Civil Battle monument, by no means thoughts, entrance and middle.
The book-banners say they’re awake, carrying the banner of freedom, ranting on about one phrase, “woke.” However I don’t care about single phrases as a lot as being free to know what occurred, to know the aim of what occurred. As a result of with out that, I’ve no freedom to know what is occurring now, to have my voice heard.
Dr. Arthur Lavin is a pediatrician in follow for practically 40 years who’s now dedicated to securing American democracy.
Our nation’s nationwide anthem begins off with “Oh, Say Can You See?” As we speak, we should as soon as once more ask ourselves, can we see, will we be permitted to see? This St. Patrick’s Day, I noticed Mr. Area, and he jogged my memory of why we’re free right now, and what occurs when freedom shouldn’t be fought for.
This St. Patrick’s Day, I stood with everybody from throughout my metropolis at that grand parade and shouted collectively for freedom. Allow us to finally denounce the book-banners, and reject their easy slogans. Allow us to every insist that, sure, we will see, not simply the daybreak’s early mild, however the way forward for American freedom. Realizing informs what we do, and what we do is the one path to safe our democracy, the one actual path to freedom.
Dr. Arthur Lavin is a pediatrician in follow for practically 40 years who has held nationwide management positions in his occupation and is now dedicated to securing American democracy, which is below direct assault from so many instructions right now. He sees pediatrics and democracy as eternally linked for all who care in regards to the land our kids will develop up in.
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Two powerhouse contenders are squaring off this weekend in Cleveland, part of a massive four-game series that is going to help answer some questions about what we may see come October. The Baltimore Orioles and Cleveland Guardians are well in contention for a championship and it takes center stage all weekend long.
The Orioles continue a titanic battle in the American League East with the Yankees at 65-45, while the Guardians continue to shine with a current league-best 66-42 record. Both teams have surprisingly impressed this season, especially the young but mighty Guardians. Here’s how to play this Friday matchup.
Odds via FanDuel Sportsbook
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Colton Cowser: Part of the rich youth pool of talent, the Orioles may have found a true gem with Colton Cowser. The 24-year-old left fielder has extended his active hitting streak to 14 games, recording one in each game since the all-star break. His average has increased from .219 to .247 in that span, along with 4 home runs and 13 RBI. His hitting streak is tied for the 2nd most active one in all of the MLB, behind Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (14) and Ezequial Tovar (17). Cowser is making 2024 a memorable inaugural full season.
Jose Ramirez: There may not be anyone hitting the ball better right now across all of the MLB like Guardians slugger Jose Ramirez. He opened this series on Thursday with a 2-run blast, marking his 3rd consecutive game with a home run. Ramirez has a ridiculous ledger of 3 home runs and 8 RBI in his previous three games. His 28 home runs and 90 RBI this season place him in the top 10 across all players. He continues to provide the power on this feisty, young team. Ramirez is the offensive spark the Guardians must turn to in their run to the postseason.
This is an exciting change of pace to the normal juggernauts that we have seen through the years in baseball. While we don’t quite know if these two will be near the top of the standings in October, all that matters is that both are positioning themselves for it. A pair of unlikely division leaders are battling for a little summer glory in Cleveland.
Dean Kremer takes the hill for the Orioles on Friday. A lot of uncertainty surrounds this start as he’s amassed mixed results for much of 2024. Currently at 4-7 with a 4.20 ERA, 73 strikeouts and 14 home runs allowed, it hasn’t been pretty but at least is passable. Kremer anchors the No. 4 spot in this rotation and has yet to find much consistency. Last time out on Saturday against San Diego, he tossed 6 innings, allowing 4 runs (1 earned), 7 hits, a walk and 7 strikeouts. The Orioles have not provided him the best run support lately, with the team being 2-5 in his last seven outings.
Carlos Carrasco holds the fort down for the Guardians in this one. It’s been a lackluster season with a 3-9 record, a 5.68 ERA and 79 strikeouts. The month of July was very unkind to him, allowing 19 earned runs and 6 home runs across a total of five starts. Carrasco additionally has allowed 6 runs in each of his prior two outings. He is currently 20th in all of the MLB in home runs allowed (17), but a lower walk rate with just 27 free passes allowed. The 37-year-old is clearly beginning to hit a decline, and likely will finish his career here where he has so many great memories.
Both teams certainly check a lot of marks offensively and Thursday’s 10-3 Guardians win backed that up. We have another pitching matchup that is not pretty, so it’s absolutely fair to expect a lot of offensive fireworks. The Orioles are superior on paper, ranking 1st in home runs per game, 4th in hits and 3rd in runs.
That’s the way I lean with this prediction. I get the feeling both teams will feed off each other’s energy all weekend long, especially with a lot on the line in this series. I’ll happily back the total to go over 9 runs in Friday’s contest at -115 (FanDuel), especially with a pair of starters that have been less than ideal for most of the year.
Pick: Orioles-Guardians OVER 9 Runs (-115)
Note: Game odds are subject to change.
CLEVELAND, Ohio — There will be plenty of overnight lane closures over the next several weeks for various construction projects in Northeast Ohio.
The Ohio Department of Transportation has released an updated list of lane closures and delays for Cuyahoga County and other regions.
I-90 westbound just east of Columbia Road will be in a bi-directional traffic pattern beginning Tuesday and continuing through September for bridge deck replacement. All lanes of traffic are maintained. However, one lane of westbound traffic will be maintained on the I-90 eastbound side separated by a concrete barrier wall. Two lanes of traffic are maintained on the existing westbound side using a lane shift.
U.S. 422 westbound ramp to I-271 northbound will be closed from 9 p.m. Monday to 5 a.m. Tuesday. The detour is I-480 westbound to Miles Road to I-271 north.
Harvard Road entrance ramp to I-271 north will be closed from 8 p.m. Tuesday to 6 a.m. Wednesday.
Chagrin Road entrance ramp to I-271 north will be closed at 8 p.m. Tuesday until 6 a.m. Wednesday.
Chagrin Road entrance ramp to I-271 south will be closed at 8 p.m. Wednesday until 6 a.m. Thursday.
Westway Drive over I-90 will be closed from Aug. 12 through mid-September for bridge repairs. The detour will utilize Wager Road
I-271 southbound ramp to U.S. 422 eastbound will be closed 8 p.m. Aug. 9 through 6 a.m. Aug. 12 for bridge repairs.
The following closures will be in place each night from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. from Tuesday until Thursday for pavement work.
I-71 northbound to I-480 westbound. The detour is I-480 east to Tiedeman Road to I-480 west.
I-480 westbound to Ohio 237. The detour is Ohio 17 east to Ohio 237.
The following ramps will be closed for resurfacing from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. each night from Aug. 7 to Aug. 11. All ramps will not be closed at the same time.
Ohio 176 north ramp to I-90 east. The detour is I-490 east to I-77 north.
I-90 east ramp to I-71 north. The detour is I-90 east to I-77 north.
I-90 east/I-490 west ramp to I-71 south. The detour is Ohio 176 south to Denison Avenue to Ohio 176 north to West 14th Street to I-71 south.
Ohio 700 just south of Tavern Road has been reduced to one lane maintained by a temporary traffic signal beginning through early September for culvert replacement.
Ohio 91 (SOM Center Road) between U.S. 20 and Ohio 2 has various lane restrictions through mid-September for bridge repairs.
U.S. 6 between Rockefeller Road and Bishop Road will be reduced to westbound traffic only beginning Aug. 10 through early September for resurfacing. The detour for eastbound traffic is Bishop Road to Eddy Road to Rockefeller Road.
Ohio 615 between Andrews Road and Center Street has various nightly lane restrictions between 7 p.m. and 6 a.m. through October.
I-277/U.S. 224 westbound between I-76/Kenmore Leg and I-77 will have various lane restrictions beginning Aug. 12.
I-277/U.S. 224 westbound between I-77 and I-76/Kenmore Leg will be closed from Aug. 19 through Aug. 28 for resurfacing. The detour will be I-77 northbound to I-76 westbound to I-76/Kenmore Leg.
Brush Road over Ohio I-77 will be closed beginning Aug. 14 through late August for bridge repairs. The detour is Brecksville Road to Boston Mills Road to Black Road.
Ohio 303 under I-77 will be closed between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m. each night beginning Aug. 19 through Aug. 26 for bridge-beam placement. The detour is Brecksville Road to Wheatley Road to I-271.
Ohio 303 eastbound under I-77 will be closed from Aug. 21 through late November for bridge construction. The detour is Brecksville Road to Wheatley Road to I-271.
The ramp from Glenwood Avenue to Ohio 8 southbound will be closed between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. daily beginning Aug. 19 through late August. The detour is Glenwood Avenue to Howard Street to Tallmadge Avenue.
CLEVELAND, Ohio — Ben Lively and the Guardians battle Baltimore for the best record in the American League.
Here are the starting lineups for Thursday’s game between the Guardians and Orioles.
Where: Progressive Field, 6:40 p.m. ET.
TV/radio: Bally Sports Great Lakes, WTAM 1100 AM, WMMS 100.7 FM, WARF 1350 AM (Spanish) and the Guardians Radio Network will carry the game.
Teams: Guardians (65-42) vs. Orioles (65-44).
Starting pitchers: RHP Ben Lively (9-6, 3.44) vs. LHP Trevor Rogers (2-9, 4.53).
GUARDIANS
LF Steven Kwan.
CF Lane Thomas.
3B José Ramírez.
1B Josh Naylor.
DH David Fry.
RF Jhonkensy Noel.
2B Tyler Freeman.
C Bo Naylor
SS Brayan Rocchio.
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LF Colton Cowser.
C Adley Rutschman.
SS Gunnar Henderson.
RF Anthony Santander.
DH Ryan O’Hearn.
1B Ryan Mountcastle.
CF Cedric Mullins.
3B Ramon Urias.
2B Jackson Holliday.
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