Donna Cohen, MLIS, MEd
@civicsforall.bsky.social
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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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.
December 8, 2025 at 10:27 PM
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"In response to Trump's order, attorneys general in 21 states sued the administration.
Now, after a judge's ruling that Trump's actions were unlawful, libraries and museums across the country will have access to money that had been stuck in a months-long limbo..."
www.npr.org/2025/12/04/n...
Now, after a judge's ruling that Trump's actions were unlawful, libraries and museums across the country will have access to money that had been stuck in a months-long limbo..."
www.npr.org/2025/12/04/n...
Libraries and museums get federal funding back after Trump cuts
Earlier this year, the Trump administration gutted the Institute of Museum and Library Services, leading to canceled federal grants. Now, after a court order, those grants are being reinstated.
www.npr.org
December 7, 2025 at 7:04 PM
"In response to Trump's order, attorneys general in 21 states sued the administration.
Now, after a judge's ruling that Trump's actions were unlawful, libraries and museums across the country will have access to money that had been stuck in a months-long limbo..."
www.npr.org/2025/12/04/n...
Now, after a judge's ruling that Trump's actions were unlawful, libraries and museums across the country will have access to money that had been stuck in a months-long limbo..."
www.npr.org/2025/12/04/n...
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Guys, I’m snuggle staffing for the kitten rescue tomorrow afternoon at Loyal Legion Beaverton. If you need a kitten or need a snuggle, stop by.
(p.s. another snuggle for a different rescue is at Breakside slabtown tomorrow too if that’s more your neighborhood)
(p.s. another snuggle for a different rescue is at Breakside slabtown tomorrow too if that’s more your neighborhood)
December 7, 2025 at 4:10 AM
Guys, I’m snuggle staffing for the kitten rescue tomorrow afternoon at Loyal Legion Beaverton. If you need a kitten or need a snuggle, stop by.
(p.s. another snuggle for a different rescue is at Breakside slabtown tomorrow too if that’s more your neighborhood)
(p.s. another snuggle for a different rescue is at Breakside slabtown tomorrow too if that’s more your neighborhood)
Reposted by Donna Cohen, MLIS, MEd
It happened again: The Trump administration has admitted illegally deporting a man to Guatemala despite an immigration judge's order that he was likely to be tortured there.
A judge has ordered the administration to facilitate his return by next week.storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
A judge has ordered the administration to facilitate his return by next week.storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
December 6, 2025 at 2:54 AM
It happened again: The Trump administration has admitted illegally deporting a man to Guatemala despite an immigration judge's order that he was likely to be tortured there.
A judge has ordered the administration to facilitate his return by next week.storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
A judge has ordered the administration to facilitate his return by next week.storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
I can't wait for the 2026 elections.
December 5, 2025 at 7:11 PM
I can't wait for the 2026 elections.
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And, keep learning!
December 5, 2025 at 4:43 PM
And, keep learning!
F him
BREAKING: Trump administration plans to end prison rape protections for trans & intersex people, memo says. A DOJ memo says certain standards under the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) do not align with Trump’s Jan. 20 anti-trans executive order, @byadamrhodes.bsky.social reports.
Trump administration plans to end prison rape protections for trans and intersex people
A Department of Justice memo says certain standards under the Prison Rape Elimination Act do not align with Trump’s executive order
prismreports.org
December 5, 2025 at 6:46 AM
F him
@councilorkanal.bsky.social If you are reading this during the work session - like the last message you read...
You should be paying attention to the meeting, not using BlueSky during Council sessions.
You should be paying attention to the meeting, not using BlueSky during Council sessions.
December 4, 2025 at 6:58 PM
@councilorkanal.bsky.social If you are reading this during the work session - like the last message you read...
You should be paying attention to the meeting, not using BlueSky during Council sessions.
You should be paying attention to the meeting, not using BlueSky during Council sessions.
@councilorepg.bsky.social @councilorkanal.bsky.social @councilordanryan.bsky.social
Appreciate that Councilor Smith talks about her prioritites.
When does the D2 community hear our Councilors talk about an emergency route?!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Appreciate that Councilor Smith talks about her prioritites.
When does the D2 community hear our Councilors talk about an emergency route?!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
December 4, 2025 at 6:38 PM
@councilorepg.bsky.social @councilorkanal.bsky.social @councilordanryan.bsky.social
Appreciate that Councilor Smith talks about her prioritites.
When does the D2 community hear our Councilors talk about an emergency route?!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Appreciate that Councilor Smith talks about her prioritites.
When does the D2 community hear our Councilors talk about an emergency route?!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@councilorepg.bsky.social @councilorkanal.bsky.social @councilordanryan.bsky.social @councilormorillo.bsky.social @councilorgreen.bsky.social @councilordunphy.bsky.social hope that a resiliency study for an emergency route for the 10s of thousands living/working on the north peninsula are included
At this morning’s council work session, we’ll be discussing the 2026 Legislative agenda and the best practices for advocating for our City at the state and federal level. Tune in here:
Portland City Council Work Session Legislative Agenda 12/04/25
YouTube video by eGov PDX
www.youtube.com
December 4, 2025 at 5:44 PM
@councilorepg.bsky.social @councilorkanal.bsky.social @councilordanryan.bsky.social @councilormorillo.bsky.social @councilorgreen.bsky.social @councilordunphy.bsky.social hope that a resiliency study for an emergency route for the 10s of thousands living/working on the north peninsula are included
Justice Louis Brandeis, in dissent, 1933
"Since business must yield to the paramount interests of the community in times of peace as well as in times of war, a state may prohibit a business found to be noxious and likewise may prohibit incidents or excrescences of a business otherwise beneficent" 1/
"Since business must yield to the paramount interests of the community in times of peace as well as in times of war, a state may prohibit a business found to be noxious and likewise may prohibit incidents or excrescences of a business otherwise beneficent" 1/
December 4, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Justice Louis Brandeis, in dissent, 1933
"Since business must yield to the paramount interests of the community in times of peace as well as in times of war, a state may prohibit a business found to be noxious and likewise may prohibit incidents or excrescences of a business otherwise beneficent" 1/
"Since business must yield to the paramount interests of the community in times of peace as well as in times of war, a state may prohibit a business found to be noxious and likewise may prohibit incidents or excrescences of a business otherwise beneficent" 1/
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Did you know Oregon DOJ has an online charities database?
Before you give to a charity, check the database at justice.oregon.gov/charities or call 971-673-1880 to make sure the organization is properly registered in the state of Oregon.
#orpol #givingtuesday
Before you give to a charity, check the database at justice.oregon.gov/charities or call 971-673-1880 to make sure the organization is properly registered in the state of Oregon.
#orpol #givingtuesday
December 2, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Did you know Oregon DOJ has an online charities database?
Before you give to a charity, check the database at justice.oregon.gov/charities or call 971-673-1880 to make sure the organization is properly registered in the state of Oregon.
#orpol #givingtuesday
Before you give to a charity, check the database at justice.oregon.gov/charities or call 971-673-1880 to make sure the organization is properly registered in the state of Oregon.
#orpol #givingtuesday
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Reposted by Donna Cohen, MLIS, MEd
Sen. Kelly: “This is about a president who doesn't want anybody to say anything that he does not like. I don't think he understands the Constitution. I think he is ignorant to the Constitution and the rule of law…This isn't about me. This is about what he will do next.”
December 1, 2025 at 10:10 PM
Sen. Kelly: “This is about a president who doesn't want anybody to say anything that he does not like. I don't think he understands the Constitution. I think he is ignorant to the Constitution and the rule of law…This isn't about me. This is about what he will do next.”
Reposted by Donna Cohen, MLIS, MEd
I need to get up from the couch but there is a purring cat on my lap. Tale as old as time
December 1, 2025 at 11:14 AM
I need to get up from the couch but there is a purring cat on my lap. Tale as old as time
Way to go
Seen on the Indiana highways.
Mid-decade redistricting has entered the public conversation.
Mid-decade redistricting has entered the public conversation.
December 1, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Way to go
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New Lawfare post from @mboaz.bsky.social on third country removals and due process. Check it out! #UKLawProfResearch www.lawfaremedia.org/article/due-...
Due Process in Third Country Removals
The administration’s use of ad hoc procedures to send migrants to countries with which they have no connection likely violates due process.
www.lawfaremedia.org
December 1, 2025 at 6:03 PM
New Lawfare post from @mboaz.bsky.social on third country removals and due process. Check it out! #UKLawProfResearch www.lawfaremedia.org/article/due-...
Reposted by Donna Cohen, MLIS, MEd
My bipartisan IRS MATH Act with Senator Bill Cassidy is now law.
Now, if you mess up your taxes, the IRS has to tell you where you made a mistake and how to fix it.
No more spending a fortune on lawyers or hours to find errors.
That means fewer headaches and more money in your pocket.
Now, if you mess up your taxes, the IRS has to tell you where you made a mistake and how to fix it.
No more spending a fortune on lawyers or hours to find errors.
That means fewer headaches and more money in your pocket.
December 1, 2025 at 6:56 PM
My bipartisan IRS MATH Act with Senator Bill Cassidy is now law.
Now, if you mess up your taxes, the IRS has to tell you where you made a mistake and how to fix it.
No more spending a fortune on lawyers or hours to find errors.
That means fewer headaches and more money in your pocket.
Now, if you mess up your taxes, the IRS has to tell you where you made a mistake and how to fix it.
No more spending a fortune on lawyers or hours to find errors.
That means fewer headaches and more money in your pocket.
Reposted by Donna Cohen, MLIS, MEd
Yom HaPlitim, also known as Jewish Refugee Day, is an official Israeli national day commemorating the expulsion and forced departure of over 850,000 Jews from Arab countries and Iran between the 1940s and 1970s.
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November 30, 2025 at 9:40 PM
Yom HaPlitim, also known as Jewish Refugee Day, is an official Israeli national day commemorating the expulsion and forced departure of over 850,000 Jews from Arab countries and Iran between the 1940s and 1970s.
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Elect her
I’m not accepting a dime of corporate PAC money.
Why?
We need to rebuild trust in our politics. And the people you serve shouldn’t wonder who you really work for.
Why?
We need to rebuild trust in our politics. And the people you serve shouldn’t wonder who you really work for.
November 29, 2025 at 10:12 PM
Elect her
Reposted by Donna Cohen, MLIS, MEd
The growing use of AI-powered tools in police departments raises serious concerns for civil rights and civil liberties. Our new analysis outlines the risks and the safeguards needed to address them. bit.ly/44nxPlx
The Dangers of Unregulated AI in Policing
New data fusion tools risk embedding biases and chilling free speech.
www.brennancenter.org
November 29, 2025 at 5:19 PM
The growing use of AI-powered tools in police departments raises serious concerns for civil rights and civil liberties. Our new analysis outlines the risks and the safeguards needed to address them. bit.ly/44nxPlx
Reposted by Donna Cohen, MLIS, MEd
“I want them to learn about abuse of authority on a breathtaking scale. But I want them to confront something more painful and more dangerous: I want them to see humanity and what we are capable of.” www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/the...
Opinion | Why I require FBI agents to visit the Holocaust Museum
The two key lessons that special agents and intelligence analysts need to learn.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 28, 2025 at 9:17 PM
“I want them to learn about abuse of authority on a breathtaking scale. But I want them to confront something more painful and more dangerous: I want them to see humanity and what we are capable of.” www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/the...