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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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The Oregonian @oregonian.com · 10h

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 · 16h

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 · 18h

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.

docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

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 · 16h

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 · 22h

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

www.ca9.uscourts.gov

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Councilor Candace Avalos @counciloravalos.bsky.social · 20h

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 · 20h

Interesting points

Donna Cohen, MLIS, MEd @civicsforall.bsky.social · 20h

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

Donna Cohen, MLIS, MEd @civicsforall.bsky.social · 20h

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

Donna Cohen, MLIS, MEd @civicsforall.bsky.social · 21h

9th Circuit Court of Appeals is holding a hearing on the District court's restraining order on National Guard in Portland.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=OpBt...

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 · 1d

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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 · 1d

Remind the military leaders too

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Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 2d

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

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North Peninsula Review @npeninsulareview.bsky.social · 1d

Portland says feds used excessive force against peaceful ICE protesters northpeninsulareview.com/portland-say... #ICE #Pdx #portland #NationalGuard

Portland says feds used excessive force against peaceful ICE protesters - North Peninsula Review

Share thisPortland City Attorney Robert Taylor responded in an October 6 letter to the U.S. Department of Justice, contending that the federal government is “failing its solemn duty” to uphold the rig...

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Josh Marshall @joshtpm.bsky.social · 1d

Jury Refuses To Indict Chicago ICE Protesters In Latest Revolt Against Trump Overreach talkingpointsmemo.com/where-things...

Jury Refuses To Indict Chicago ICE Protesters In Latest Revolt Against Trump Overreach

A grand jury Tuesday night declined to indict two protesters in the...

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

I guess the point is that, federalized or not, Trump can’t just do whatever the hell he wants with them. So that’s good.

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

Agreed!

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

Let's not irritate anyone with our freedom of speech!

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 1d

Trump: "We took the freedom of speech away because that's been through the courts and the courts said you have freedom of speech, but what has happened is when they burn a flag it agitates and irritates crowds."

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enuffsaysv.bsky.social @enuffsaysv.bsky.social · 2d

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Joyce White Vance @joycewhitevance.bsky.social · 1d

This administration is flooding the zone so furiously that people have largely lost track of the lethal attacks on boats in the Caribbean, the gov’t shutdown, the economy, failed release of the Epstein files & so much else. It’s a tactic of would-be strongmen.

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Courtney Vaughn @courtneyvaughn.bsky.social · 2d

Streets are still closed off in front of the Portland ICE facility at 8:30pm. Protesters have gathered on a side street. Dance party in progress.

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

Good to hear

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

When is the committee going to hold a hearing on the threat to the north peninsula of being separated after the quake and threat the lives of 10s of thousands?! I’m ready to testify

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

Gee, I thought I already blocked you