[Libs-Or] Civics for Adults - Three workshops next week!

[dcohen at hevanet.com]

Civics for Adults Update, Oct 20, 2020

Please see the Schedule page on  <http://www.civicthinker.info>
www.civicthinker.info for the latest workshop info, and the Facebook page
[in sig file] for latest informational updates.

Flyer describing all workshops:
<https://cdn-cms.f-static.net/uploads/2516289/normal_5ef7d00a31df4.pdf>
https://cdn-cms.f-static.net/uploads/2516289/normal_5ef7d00a31df4.pdf 

Testimonials for online:
<https://cdn-cms.f-static.net/uploads/2516289/normal_5f67996ac01d3.pdf>
https://cdn-cms.f-static.net/uploads/2516289/normal_5f67996ac01d3.pdf 

 

PUBLIC LIBRARIES - THE PLACE FOR LIFELONG CIVIC EDUCATION.

 

Misinformation, Fake News and Political Propaganda

 Are you overwhelmed with messages from politicians, news sources and other
media? Distinguish truth from fiction using real-world examples. Become your
own "factchecker"! Also, how to find accurate information. 

"Well organized, excellent information!"

"This was fun and informative! Thank you so much!"

"Loved it...well-rounded, wide array of examples!"

October 27. 6-7:30. Sponsored by League of Women Voters - Umpqua.
Registration link -
<https://www.eventbrite.com/e/misinformation-fake-news-and-political-propaga
nda-tickets-124734063943?utm-medium=discovery&utm-campaign=social&utm-conten
t=attendeeshare&aff=escb&utm-source=cp&utm-term=listing>
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/misinformation-fake-news-and-political-propagan
da-tickets-124734063943?utm-medium=discovery&utm-campaign=social&utm-content
=attendeeshare&aff=escb&utm-source=cp&utm-term=listing

October 29, 6:30-8:00  Sponsored by Athena Public Library. Registration link
-

 
<https://www.eventbrite.com/e/misinformation-fake-news-and-political-propaga
nda-tickets-124466349201>
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/misinformation-fake-news-and-political-propagan
da-tickets-124466349201   

 

Beyond Voting: Elections and Campaign Financing

Voting as Constitutional right(?), Voting Security, Voter Suppression,
Alternative Voting Systems, Redistricting, Electoral College, Campaign
Financing, Tracking Money/Campaign Finance Databases, Public Financing of
Elections. 

 "Very good, solid information - This is what all Americans need to know."

"I consider myself a well-informed citizen but I learned a great deal of new
information"

"You are a great teacher, Donna."

October 28, 6:00-7:30 Sponsored by Bandon Public Library.  

Registration link - Call the library to register - 541-347-3221 

 

The Constitution: Fulfilling Democracy's Promise?

Currently not scheduled. Ask your local library/community group to arrange!

 

Citizen Activism 101 - Making Change Happen

Currently not scheduled. Ask your local library/community group to arrange!

 

Sampling of Facebook posts


Homeland Threat Assessment October 2020


In light of the foiled attack on Gov. Whitmer of Michigan by members of
militia groups, here is the just released report on Homeland Threat
Assessment from the Dept of Homeland Security.

It says, " white supremacist extremists (WSEs)-will remain the most
persistent and lethal threat in the Homeland"

 
<https://www.dhs.gov/sites/default/files/publications/2020_10_06_homeland-th
reat-assessment.pdf?fbclid=IwAR0P2XcCft0vTL9sBZCFJkYkD8pBrRbQJIrv2TgYqzLxUFF
F75mKroOIbK4>
https://www.dhs.gov/sites/default/files/publications/2020_10_06_homeland-thr
eat-assessment.pdf?fbclid=IwAR0P2XcCft0vTL9sBZCFJkYkD8pBrRbQJIrv2TgYqzLxUFFF
75mKroOIbK4

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What the Supreme Court's rulings mean for the 2020 Census 


Some very serious implications here to apportionment, federal funds
distribution, to how the Supreme Court interprets the Constitution, and,
even whether the Census will ultimately be declared legit. And, none, of
this confusion was necessary if only the Census was continued to the end of
the month and the time required for a proper analysis was allowed - as had
been planned - until the administration stepped in with a legal rationale to
change all that, which the Supreme Court now plans to consider.

 
<https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/what-the-supreme-court-s-rulings-mean-for
-the-2020-census-and-trump-s-attempt-to-exclude-the-undocumented-from-the-co
unt/ar-BB1a8SAf?ocid=msedgntp&fbclid=IwAR1Eny3guB8zXOJUsnvDpezqVusQmHn8WCpCB
l_wnVNR-ttMNewq42NIdPw>
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/what-the-supreme-court-s-rulings-mean-for-
the-2020-census-and-trump-s-attempt-to-exclude-the-undocumented-from-the-cou
nt/ar-BB1a8SAf?ocid=msedgntp&fbclid=IwAR1Eny3guB8zXOJUsnvDpezqVusQmHn8WCpCBl
_wnVNR-ttMNewq42NIdPw

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When Does Your State Count Ballots?


Something to be aware of - when states allow "processing" of ballots.
Allowing processing before election day means states are ready to count as
soon as polls close, and allows results to be determined much more quickly
than if processing AND ballot counting starts after the polls closed. 

"Processing means getting the ballot ready to be counted. This includes
signature verification and opening envelopes. RepresentUs marked a state as
processing in advance if they perform any processing tasks."

 
<https://represent.us/ballot-counting/?fbclid=IwAR16DKrYeINgP6sKjEol74PBWjvO
raQwJxbGvfAZP34vQ1vP3POmrRXTV4I>
https://represent.us/ballot-counting/?fbclid=IwAR16DKrYeINgP6sKjEol74PBWjvOr
aQwJxbGvfAZP34vQ1vP3POmrRXTV4I

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Make a Mistake? Know About the "Cure" Process.

Would you believe there are some states that don't have a "cure" process - a
way to find out about, and correct, simple mistakes that may have been made
on a ballot?

 
<https://www.democracydocket.com/2020/10/cure-process/?fbclid=IwAR1RPERem7DA
SLQYW_6wPvEhKMjizLPY7IdWDGU4-byD9C-G7mFHZe4jQvk>
https://www.democracydocket.com/2020/10/cure-process/?fbclid=IwAR1RPERem7DAS
LQYW_6wPvEhKMjizLPY7IdWDGU4-byD9C-G7mFHZe4jQvk

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More at  <https://www.facebook.com/Civics-for-Adults-1490728887922036>
https://www.facebook.com/Civics-for-Adults-1490728887922036 

 

Stay safe!

Donna

 

 

Donna L Cohen, MLIS, MEd

Portland, Oregon

503-737-1425

dcohen at hevanet.com <mailto:dcohen at hevanet.com> 

Civics for Adults - and Others - Workshops: To Enhance Civic Knowledge and
Inspire Political Engagement

Webpage www.civicthinker.info <http://www.civicthinker.info>  

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"My philosophy is very simple. When you see something that is not fair, not
right, not just - stand up, say something, speak up!" Rep. John Lewis
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L6lzPpqc2WY 

 

 

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