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THURS. AUGUST 11 HOLLYWOOD LIBRARY, 4040 NE TILLAMOOK ST 6:00-7:45
Civics for Adults Workshops - To Enhance Civic Knowledge and Inspire Political Engagement
For more information, citizen@civicthinker.net
https://www.facebook.com/Civics-for-Adults-1490728887922036
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This workshop covers voter fraud, voting rights, alternative election options, methods of financing campaigns [PACs, 527s, 501C(4)] and more.
Might there be adjustments to our electoral process that would make it more effective and democratic?
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Beyond Voting:
Elections & Campaigns
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Beyond Voting:
Elections & Campaigns
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This workshop covers voter fraud, voting rights, alternative election options, methods of financing campaigns [PACs, 527s, 501C(4)] and more.
Might there be adjustments to our electoral process that would make it more effective and democratic?
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THURS. AUGUST 11 HOLLYWOOD LIBRARY, 4040 NE TILLAMOOK ST 6:00-7:45
Civics for Adults Workshops - To Enhance Civic Knowledge and Inspire Political Engagement
For more information, citizen@civicthinker.net
https://www.facebook.com/Civics-for-Adults-1490728887922036
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style='color:#9E0000'>Civics for Adults Workshop Series: To Enhance Civic Knowledge and Inspire Political Engagement<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><i><span style='color:#9E0000'>Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Civics-for-Adults-1490728887922036/<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></p><p class=MsoNormal> <span style='font-size:10.0pt;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>