About
"The most important political office is that of the private citizen." Justice Louis Brandeis
Civics for Adults is the brainchild of former educator and librarian, Donna L Cohen MLIS, MEd, to bring non-partisan, content-rich, and interactive workshops to the public, that educate citizens about our political processes and open avenues for civic engagement.
“Our democracy is strengthened when citizens have accurate and non-partisan civic knowledge,” says Donna. “My workshops provide information typically hidden behind the headline-grabbing, background noise of our lives. I inform about our most essential government and political structures, support critical thinking skills by illuminating ways that information may be distorted, and encourage citizen engagement by highlighting multiple ways that we can influence civic and political life.”
Donna continually updates and customizes the content in her four workshops:
Donna believes strongly in the community role of public libraries as free, inclusive, and accessible spaces for lifelong civics education and dialog.
Donna's interview on Oregon Public Broadcasting's Think Out Loud program from Nov. 3, 2020.
https://www.opb.org/article/2020/10/30/civics-educator-aims-to-enhance-knowledge-and-engagement-in-political-process/
From the Citizen Activism workshop:
"Donna provided useful and detailed information that was inspiring! It was in depth, but attainable. I, also liked the focus on local policies that affect us directly. She encouraged me to be the activist that I have wanted be, but have stopped myself from being. She said to start by doing something simple, but courageous. Thank you for this gift."
For more non-partisan civic and political resources follow Civics for Adults nonpartisan Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064653793992 and/or join the email list - which is used sparingly and your email address will never be given to others: dcoheninfo@comcast.net
Civics for Adults is the brainchild of former educator and librarian, Donna L Cohen MLIS, MEd, to bring non-partisan, content-rich, and interactive workshops to the public, that educate citizens about our political processes and open avenues for civic engagement.
“Our democracy is strengthened when citizens have accurate and non-partisan civic knowledge,” says Donna. “My workshops provide information typically hidden behind the headline-grabbing, background noise of our lives. I inform about our most essential government and political structures, support critical thinking skills by illuminating ways that information may be distorted, and encourage citizen engagement by highlighting multiple ways that we can influence civic and political life.”
Donna continually updates and customizes the content in her four workshops:
- Misinformation and Propaganda - Telling Truth from Fiction.
- Citizen Activism 101—Making Change Happen
- The Constitution—Fulfilling Democracy's Promise? Democracy, the Constitution and Representation in Congress
- Beyond Voting—Elections and Campaign Financing
Donna believes strongly in the community role of public libraries as free, inclusive, and accessible spaces for lifelong civics education and dialog.
Donna's interview on Oregon Public Broadcasting's Think Out Loud program from Nov. 3, 2020.
https://www.opb.org/article/2020/10/30/civics-educator-aims-to-enhance-knowledge-and-engagement-in-political-process/
From the Citizen Activism workshop:
"Donna provided useful and detailed information that was inspiring! It was in depth, but attainable. I, also liked the focus on local policies that affect us directly. She encouraged me to be the activist that I have wanted be, but have stopped myself from being. She said to start by doing something simple, but courageous. Thank you for this gift."
For more non-partisan civic and political resources follow Civics for Adults nonpartisan Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064653793992 and/or join the email list - which is used sparingly and your email address will never be given to others: dcoheninfo@comcast.net
