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Donna Cohen, MLIS, MEd

@civicsforall.bsky.social

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Civics educator for adults. We need lifelong civics education. www.civicthinker.info Advocate for: more and varied housing, political reforms that expand representation, economic fairness. Building, fixing, puttering for my house and yard keeps me sane

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Donna Cohen, MLIS, MEd @civicsforall.bsky.social · Feb 16

Thanks. For 9 yrs now! I've also done virtual workshops since COVID, for several states. In a bit of a hiatus while I digest how to incorporate our new circumstances into my workshops - a challenge. But I will be scheduling more for the spring. Ask your local library or community group to sponsor.

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Bill Kristol @billkristolbulwark.bsky.social · 4h

The shameless GOP lying about the No Kings gatherings scheduled for next Saturday reveals how deeply hostile much of the Republican Party is to “the right of the people peaceably to assemble.” I look forward to our local No Kings event, and urge my fellow Americans to attend in their communities.

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Seth Cotlar @sethcotlar.bsky.social · 4h

I too am nostalgic for the days when the distinction between people who knew shit and people who didn’t know shit still mattered.
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Two Groups of People | Alonzo Bodden #shorts

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Donna Cohen, MLIS, MEd @civicsforall.bsky.social · 4h

Didn’t need to hear the second part

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Sheryl Gay Stolberg @sherylnyt.bsky.social · 6h

BREAKING: Friday night massacre underway at CDC. Doznes of "disease detectives," high-level scientists, entire Washington staff and editors of the MMWR (Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report) have all been RIFed and received the following notice:

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Donna Cohen, MLIS, MEd @civicsforall.bsky.social · 10h

Glad you’re our AG

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VoteVets @votevets.org · 13h

We have (so many) questions. Is this part of a quid pro quo? Will the Qataris have their own facilities and security inside one of our bases? This needs some VERY serious oversight, if Republicans in Congress feel like doing their jobs at any point.

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Donna Cohen, MLIS, MEd @civicsforall.bsky.social · 13h

How do You fight back. It’s our job, too.

Donna Cohen, MLIS, MEd @civicsforall.bsky.social · 14h

Jeez, I hope people already know this! If not, they haven’t been paying attention

Donna Cohen, MLIS, MEd @civicsforall.bsky.social · 14h

What’s so insidious about this is that it inches the troops little by little toward accepting ever more brazen anti-democratic behaviors.

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Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 15h

The Trump Regime begins mass firings of federal civil servants.

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Donna Cohen, MLIS, MEd @civicsforall.bsky.social · 16h

You couldn't find any comments by the women Governors of Oregon and Massachusetts to include?!

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The Oregonian @oregonian.com · 1d

Things are happening at Portland's ICE facility tonight.

Read more of our protest coverage here: www.oregonlive.com/crime/2025/1...

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The Associated Press @apnews.com · 1d

Pope Leo XIV has blasted how wealthy people live in a “bubble of comfort and luxury” while the poor suffer. In his first teaching document Thursday, Leo confirms that he is in perfect lockstep with Pope Francis on matters of social injustice.

Pope Leo blasts economy that marginalizes poor while wealthy live in bubble of luxury

Pope Leo XIV has blasted how wealthy people live in a “bubble of comfort and luxury” while the poor suffer.

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Donna Cohen, MLIS, MEd @civicsforall.bsky.social · 1d

Your such a refreshing change. Wish I could vote for you but I live in Oregon!

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Councilor Sameer Kanal @councilorkanal.bsky.social · 1d

Have a broken bicycle or small appliance that needs fixing? Repair PDX volunteers will be at Leaven Community House, 5431 NE 20th Ave. this Saturday, Oct. 11 from 12-3pm. Walk-ins welcome, or fill out the form to let them know what you're bringing.

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2025 Repair Café @ Leaven Community Center the second Saturday of every month 12-3pm

Hello! Thank you for your interest in joining our Repair Café! THIS IS TO HELP US KNOW WHAT'S COMING, NOT REGISTERING YOUR ITEM OR MAKING AN APPOINTMENT. At this event, volunteers will be fixing sm...

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Donna Cohen, MLIS, MEd @civicsforall.bsky.social · 1d

GOP has a history of creating talking points with which to attack Dems and praise GOP. In 1990 Newt Gingrich wrote a memo instructing GOP on terms to use.

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Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield @agdanrayfield.bsky.social · 1d

Here’s the link to the live video feed of today’s 9am Ninth Circuit stay motion argument in our National Guard case:

www.ca9.uscourts.gov/media/live-o...

Streaming Oral Arguments

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Councilor Candace Avalos @counciloravalos.bsky.social · 1d

Today at the Climate, Resilience, and Land Use Committee, we are discussing the CEI Hub Policy Project! To watch live or read the agenda:

Climate, Resilience, and Land Use Committee | Portland.gov

Subject matter: Zoning and other land use decisions; parks, urban forestry, and open space.Climate change prevention and mitigation; community resilience.Superfund cleanup.The needs, programs, policie...

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Donna Cohen, MLIS, MEd @civicsforall.bsky.social · 1d

Interesting points

Donna Cohen, MLIS, MEd @civicsforall.bsky.social · 1d

Their definition sounded like a perfect description of J6 to me!

Donna Cohen, MLIS, MEd @civicsforall.bsky.social · 1d

Interesting how the definition of rebellion they gave [verbally] exactly described what happened on J6. 😏

Donna Cohen, MLIS, MEd @civicsforall.bsky.social · 1d

9th Circuit Court of Appeals is holding a hearing on the District court's restraining order on National Guard in Portland.
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San Francisco Courtroom 2 9:00 AM Thursday 10/9

YouTube video by United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit

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Amber Speaks Up @amberspeaks.bsky.social · 2d

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Did anyone even pay attention? 👀ICE quietly rolled out a hiring push for “Criminal Investigators” no college degree required, $50K in bonus and up to $100k salary.

Think about that.

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Donna Cohen, MLIS, MEd @civicsforall.bsky.social · 2d

Remind the military leaders too

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Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 3d

Kristi Noem confronts enemy combatants in the Portland war zone today.

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