Flyer describing all workshops: DescriptiveFlyer-2024-Final.pdf
Misinformation and Propaganda - Telling Truth from Fiction.
Are you overwhelmed with messages from politicians, news sources, and other media? Distinguish truth from fiction using real-world examples of political ads, news headlines, logical fallacies, graphs/charts, the effect of word choice in messaging, statistical data and other types of information. Become your own “fact-checker” and learn how to find accurate information.
Praise for this workshop:
“Well organized, excellent information!”
“Loved it...well-rounded, wide array of examples!”
“This was fun and informative! Thank you so much!”
“...students need this!!!”
Citizen Activism 101—Making Change Happen
Want to improve life for yourself and your neighbors or have a concern about local, state, or federal laws? This workshop provides a brief historical perspective, discusses strategies for change, and gives examples of successful advocacy. You’ll learn about choosing your battles, deciding what matters to you; and how to get heard. Learn tools for change, "lobbying”, how to track legislation, and provide testimony.
Praise for this workshop:
“Great presenter...should be a day conference!”
“ACTIONABLE!”
“Very practical information!”
The Constitution: Fulfilling Democracy's Promise? -
Democracy, the Constitution, and Representation in Congress
Looks at the Constitution’s creation, traces major changes to its interpretation, and examines its current structural limitations. This workshop punctures some myths and helps participants develop a perspective that helps evaluate its meaning more thoughtfully.
Praise for this workshop:
“Good level of history and contemporary political ideas”
“Every citizen should take this serious look at our Constitution.”
“Good job presenting in a non-partisan way.”
Beyond Voting—Elections and Campaign Financing
This is a unique workshop covering topics related to our electoral systems and presenting specific ideas for bi-partisan civic/political engagement.
Praise for this workshop:
“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.”
“Truly valuable information.”
New custom workshop!
Voting - Who Makes Decisions For YOU?! A Hands-On Workshop.
Before you vote – or register to vote – one must have an idea of how our governing bodies are structured. This workshop covers all that is needed to be informed about our key government bodies, and how to know who one’s elected officials are for all levels of government. It then goes on to show how to find out who is running in upcoming elections – for every level of government! And, of course, we discuss voter registration.
This is a hands-on workshop where folks need to use their [or shared] computers to look up information to fill out two worksheets – about one’s elected officials, and about upcoming candidates for office [plus participants will begin or check their voter registration]. The worksheets will then be handy documents with important tailored election/governing information to which one car refer whenever.
[Please inquire; it's not on my descriptive flyer].
FLYER FOR UPCOMING WORKSHOPS FALL 2024! Fall2024-AllWorkshopsFlyer.pdf
Current Workshops Scheduled
Programs are virtual, in-person or hybrid, and will be noted.
Check back regularly, as details about workshops and registration change frequently. You are always welcome to request your local library or organization to be a sponsor!
Comprehensive Resource Lists for each workshop are located on the Resources page.
Registration for virtual workshops open to EVERYONE 10 days prior to the event. Check on this page for registration link.
DescriptiveFlyer-2024-Final.pdf
PLEASE WATCH TIME ZONES!
Misinformation and Propaganda - Telling Truth from Fiction.
Thurs. October 10, 2024. 6-7:30 PST. Tigard Public Library [OR]. In-person and virtual. Register: https://tigard.libcal.com/event/12690903
Sat. October 12, 2024 2-3:30 PST Seaside Public Library [OR]. Virtual. Register: call 503-738-6742, or by email at library@cityofseaside.us
Sat. October 26, 2024 1-2:30 Oregon City Public Library [OR]. In-person. Open to all.
Citizen Activism 101—Making Change Happen
Sat. October 19, 2024. 2-3:30 PST. Woodburn Public Library. In-person. Open to all.
Beyond Voting: Elections and Campaign Finance
None scheduled right now. Request it from your local community organization or library! It's an ELECTION YEAR!! Among other things, find out about candidate's campaign contributions!
The Constitution: Fulfilling Democracy’s Promise? -
Democracy, The Constitution and Representation in Congress.
None scheduled right now. Request it from your local community organization or library!
Resource Lists - Enjoy.
New! TipsForEvaluatingCandidates.pdf Although geared to Portland's City Council race in November, this advice is solid for any election!
Resources lists get updated regularly.
MISINFORMATION RESOURCES
Resources for Misinformation-2024-25.pdf
ACTIVISM RESOURCES
Resources-Activism--2024-Generic and Oregon.pdf Most information is applicable to everyone.
Resources-Activism--2023Jan-Massachusetts.pdf
Additional Advocacy Resources 2024 New Britain CT PL.pdf
ELECTION RESOURCES
A few parts may be geographically customized. Most information is applicable to everyone.
ResourceList-Elections-CampaignFinance-2023.pdf
2023Summary-2020-ELECTION-WASNT-STOLEN.pdf
2023Feb-Supplemental-Massachusetts-ElectionInfo.pdf
CONSTITUTION RESOURCES
Constitution Resources-2023March.pdf
Additional material for Constitution - CloseToDissolution.pdf
EIU-DemIndex-ScoringModelV2.pdf [This is the scoring model for the Democracy Index, produced by the Economist Intelligence Unit
Facebook page: for more non-partisan civic and political resources:
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064653793992
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UPDATES
Updates are sent to the email list about once/month and contain information about scheduled workshops and also a selection of the informative civic/political nonpartisan posts from the Civics for Adults Facebook page.