[Libs-Or] March Civics for Adults workshops

[dcohen at hevanet.com]

March Civics for Adults workshops

 

Series: What is Democracy and Why Does it Matter? This set of workshops has
less content / more discussion. Co-sponsored by MCL an SAGE.

Wednesdays, March 3rd - Voting, 10th - Constitution and Representation, and
17th - Measuring Success. 6:00-7:30. 

Register for one, two or all:
<https://multcolib.org/events/what-democracy-and-why-does-it-matter?fbclid=I
wAR0jVrDQg84a46do8hMI7B50NIvZ4liNzN3IqAw5-Wa28BGAByM2xiPqRSI> What Is
Democracy and Why Does It Matter? | Multnomah County Library (multcolib.org)

 

Regular presentations:

The Constitution - Fulfilling Democracy's Promise? Puncture some myths and
develop a perspective to evaluate the Constitution more thoughtfully in
light of contemporary concerns - especially those around representation. 

Mon. March 15. 6-7:30 Sponsored by League of Women Voters - Umpqua Valley.
Register one week in advance at:  <https://www.civicthinker.info/schedule>
Schedule - Civics for Adults (civicthinker.info) .

 

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. 

Mon. March 22. 4-5:30. Sponsored by Oregon City Public Library. 

Register:
<https://orcity-library.libcal.com/calendar/events/misinformation>
https://orcity-library.libcal.com/calendar/events/misinformation

 

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>  

Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Civics-for-Adults-1490728887922036/

"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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