Donna Cohen, MLIS, MEd
@civicsforall.bsky.social
Civics educator for adults. We need lifelong civics education. www.civicthinker.info Advocate for: more and varied housing, political reforms that expand representation, economic fairness. Building, fixing, puttering for my house and yard keeps me sane
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Thanks. For 9 yrs now! I've also done virtual workshops since COVID, for several states. In a bit of a hiatus while I digest how to incorporate our new circumstances into my workshops - a challenge. But I will be scheduling more for the spring. Ask your local library or community group to sponsor.
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Today the Supreme Court granted review in an important case for the outcome of the 2026 elections. At stake is the fate of tens or even hundreds of thousands of mail-in ballots. No one is covering this as completely as Democracy Docket. Please support its work by subscribing today. hubs.ly/Q03M8rql0
November 11, 2025 at 3:39 AM
Today the Supreme Court granted review in an important case for the outcome of the 2026 elections. At stake is the fate of tens or even hundreds of thousands of mail-in ballots. No one is covering this as completely as Democracy Docket. Please support its work by subscribing today. hubs.ly/Q03M8rql0
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"Hundreds of billions of dollars in new breaks for big businesses and investors... contributing hundreds of billions of dollars to the federal deficit, on top of the trillions that the legislation signed by Trump in July is already adding to the deficit..."
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/08/b...
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/08/b...
How the Trump Administration Is Giving Even More Tax Breaks to the Wealthy
www.nytimes.com
November 10, 2025 at 6:30 PM
"Hundreds of billions of dollars in new breaks for big businesses and investors... contributing hundreds of billions of dollars to the federal deficit, on top of the trillions that the legislation signed by Trump in July is already adding to the deficit..."
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/08/b...
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/08/b...
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Between the news media in the UK and the US the biggest difference is the strength of the BBC at the center. Which makes it a target. As @brianstelter.bsky.social writes: "the BBC is positioned as an apolitical brand, yet operates in a politically poisonous atmosphere. www.cnn.com/2025/11/09/m...
November 10, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Between the news media in the UK and the US the biggest difference is the strength of the BBC at the center. Which makes it a target. As @brianstelter.bsky.social writes: "the BBC is positioned as an apolitical brand, yet operates in a politically poisonous atmosphere. www.cnn.com/2025/11/09/m...
Oy
NEW: Donald Trump has pardoned a long list of allies in his bid to subvert the 2020 election including:
-Rudy Giuliani
-John Eastman
-Mark Meadows
-Sidney Powell
-Ken Chesebro
-Christina Bobb
-Kelli Ward
-Jenna Ellis
www.politico.com/news/2025/11...
-Rudy Giuliani
-John Eastman
-Mark Meadows
-Sidney Powell
-Ken Chesebro
-Christina Bobb
-Kelli Ward
-Jenna Ellis
www.politico.com/news/2025/11...
November 10, 2025 at 6:05 AM
Oy
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After rounds of golf & parties in Palm Beach, Trump will fly to attend a football game while his economic advisers hit the Sunday shows trying to convince people that the terrible economy they said would be booming is the fault of Dems, while promising it will be great next year.
November 9, 2025 at 12:00 PM
After rounds of golf & parties in Palm Beach, Trump will fly to attend a football game while his economic advisers hit the Sunday shows trying to convince people that the terrible economy they said would be booming is the fault of Dems, while promising it will be great next year.
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At 11:54 p.m. ET, the First Circuit *denied* the Trump administration's request for a stay pending appeal in the SNAP case.
#SCOTUS now has 48 hours (so, through 11:54 p.m. on Tuesday) to either grant the same relief or extend the "administrative stay" entered by Justice Jackson on Friday night.
#SCOTUS now has 48 hours (so, through 11:54 p.m. on Tuesday) to either grant the same relief or extend the "administrative stay" entered by Justice Jackson on Friday night.
SNAP
www.documentcloud.org
November 10, 2025 at 5:21 AM
At 11:54 p.m. ET, the First Circuit *denied* the Trump administration's request for a stay pending appeal in the SNAP case.
#SCOTUS now has 48 hours (so, through 11:54 p.m. on Tuesday) to either grant the same relief or extend the "administrative stay" entered by Justice Jackson on Friday night.
#SCOTUS now has 48 hours (so, through 11:54 p.m. on Tuesday) to either grant the same relief or extend the "administrative stay" entered by Justice Jackson on Friday night.
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I voted “NO” on tonight’s budget proposal. The fight for health care continues.
November 10, 2025 at 2:43 AM
I voted “NO” on tonight’s budget proposal. The fight for health care continues.
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The 8 Dems who surrendered: @SenAngusKing @timkaine @SenCortezMasto @JohnFetterman @SenatorDurbin @SenatorHassan @SenatorShaheen @SenJackyRosen
November 10, 2025 at 3:12 AM
The 8 Dems who surrendered: @SenAngusKing @timkaine @SenCortezMasto @JohnFetterman @SenatorDurbin @SenatorHassan @SenatorShaheen @SenJackyRosen
Copying from someone who doesn’t allow quote reposts…
“Anyway a great way to radicalize people is for them to realize that you just abandoned their chance at being able to access and afford health care because you didn’t like waiting in line at the airport.”
Well said
“Anyway a great way to radicalize people is for them to realize that you just abandoned their chance at being able to access and afford health care because you didn’t like waiting in line at the airport.”
Well said
November 10, 2025 at 4:53 AM
Copying from someone who doesn’t allow quote reposts…
“Anyway a great way to radicalize people is for them to realize that you just abandoned their chance at being able to access and afford health care because you didn’t like waiting in line at the airport.”
Well said
“Anyway a great way to radicalize people is for them to realize that you just abandoned their chance at being able to access and afford health care because you didn’t like waiting in line at the airport.”
Well said
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Oregon Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici cares about Oregonians and everyone. She's also a no. 💙
If this so-called deal passes, thousands of Oregonians and millions of Americans will see their healthcare costs spike. I am a no.
Senators reach tentative deal to end the government shutdown
The deal, negotiated by a group of Democrats and GOP leaders, funds the government through Jan. 30. If it passes, it will still need to clear the House, which will likely take days.
www.nbcnews.com
November 10, 2025 at 2:30 AM
Oregon Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici cares about Oregonians and everyone. She's also a no. 💙
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It’s time for Speaker Johnson to cut the ridiculous excuses and do his job. Adelita Grijalva won an election more than 6 weeks ago, and she still hasn’t been sworn in to represent more than 800,000 Arizonans. Read her op-ed:
I was elected 6 weeks ago. Speaker Mike Johnson refuses to swear me in.
Speaker Mike Johnson refuses to swear me into office, an unprecedented and starkly undemocratic position that sets a very dangerous precedent.
www.usatoday.com
November 9, 2025 at 5:37 PM
It’s time for Speaker Johnson to cut the ridiculous excuses and do his job. Adelita Grijalva won an election more than 6 weeks ago, and she still hasn’t been sworn in to represent more than 800,000 Arizonans. Read her op-ed:
@wyden.senate.gov @jeffmerkley.bsky.social
Do not vote for the CR!
You would be sacrificing those needing the ACA subsidies for those who want the airports working. Two different demographic groups.
Don't do it.
Honestly, you know the GOP will never willingly let those subsidies continue.
Do not vote for the CR!
You would be sacrificing those needing the ACA subsidies for those who want the airports working. Two different demographic groups.
Don't do it.
Honestly, you know the GOP will never willingly let those subsidies continue.
November 10, 2025 at 1:19 AM
@wyden.senate.gov @jeffmerkley.bsky.social
Do not vote for the CR!
You would be sacrificing those needing the ACA subsidies for those who want the airports working. Two different demographic groups.
Don't do it.
Honestly, you know the GOP will never willingly let those subsidies continue.
Do not vote for the CR!
You would be sacrificing those needing the ACA subsidies for those who want the airports working. Two different demographic groups.
Don't do it.
Honestly, you know the GOP will never willingly let those subsidies continue.
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Call them:
Jeanne Shaheen (202) 224-2841
Gary Peters (202) 224-6221
Jon Ossoff 202-224-3521
Mark Kelly (202) 224-2235
Peter Welch 202-224-4242
Tammy Baldwin (202) 224-5653
Elissa Slotkin 202-224-4822
John Fetterman (202) 224-4254
Catherine Cortez Masto (202) 224-3542
Angus King (202) 224-5344
Jeanne Shaheen (202) 224-2841
Gary Peters (202) 224-6221
Jon Ossoff 202-224-3521
Mark Kelly (202) 224-2235
Peter Welch 202-224-4242
Tammy Baldwin (202) 224-5653
Elissa Slotkin 202-224-4822
John Fetterman (202) 224-4254
Catherine Cortez Masto (202) 224-3542
Angus King (202) 224-5344
November 9, 2025 at 9:50 PM
Call them:
Jeanne Shaheen (202) 224-2841
Gary Peters (202) 224-6221
Jon Ossoff 202-224-3521
Mark Kelly (202) 224-2235
Peter Welch 202-224-4242
Tammy Baldwin (202) 224-5653
Elissa Slotkin 202-224-4822
John Fetterman (202) 224-4254
Catherine Cortez Masto (202) 224-3542
Angus King (202) 224-5344
Jeanne Shaheen (202) 224-2841
Gary Peters (202) 224-6221
Jon Ossoff 202-224-3521
Mark Kelly (202) 224-2235
Peter Welch 202-224-4242
Tammy Baldwin (202) 224-5653
Elissa Slotkin 202-224-4822
John Fetterman (202) 224-4254
Catherine Cortez Masto (202) 224-3542
Angus King (202) 224-5344
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Our military is trained to defeat enemies, not to police American citizens. Experts will discuss the legality of Trump's domestic military deployments. Join us for a virtual event on Mon., Nov. 10, at 3pm EST. RSVP: bit.ly/4hJjSnB
Troops in American Cities
Experts discuss the legality of domestic military deployments.
www.brennancenter.org
November 9, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Our military is trained to defeat enemies, not to police American citizens. Experts will discuss the legality of Trump's domestic military deployments. Join us for a virtual event on Mon., Nov. 10, at 3pm EST. RSVP: bit.ly/4hJjSnB
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"For every person arrested whose name and story we’ve learned, there are thousands we haven’t heard about." @caitlindickerson.bsky.social via @theatlantic.com ⬇️
www.theatlantic.com/politics/202...
www.theatlantic.com/politics/202...
Hundreds of Thousands of Anonymous Deportees
Amid the president’s fast-moving deportation campaign, the stories of most people being swept up are missed.
www.theatlantic.com
November 9, 2025 at 4:26 PM
"For every person arrested whose name and story we’ve learned, there are thousands we haven’t heard about." @caitlindickerson.bsky.social via @theatlantic.com ⬇️
www.theatlantic.com/politics/202...
www.theatlantic.com/politics/202...
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In honor of Viktor Orban's visit to Washington, here's a reminder that Orban has made his country corrupt, stagnant, and impoverished:
www.theatlantic.com/magazine/arc...
www.theatlantic.com/magazine/arc...
America’s Future Is Hungary
MAGA conservatives love Viktor Orbán. But he’s left his country corrupt, stagnant, and impoverished.
www.theatlantic.com
November 8, 2025 at 5:52 PM
In honor of Viktor Orban's visit to Washington, here's a reminder that Orban has made his country corrupt, stagnant, and impoverished:
www.theatlantic.com/magazine/arc...
www.theatlantic.com/magazine/arc...
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Beginning today, Portlanders who receive SNAP assistance have access to their full monthly benefits for November. I am extremely thankful to @tinakotek.bsky.social and those at the State who worked through the night to make this happen.
www.opb.org/article/2025...
www.opb.org/article/2025...
Oregon SNAP recipients will receive November benefits today, Gov. Kotek says
The Oregon Department of Human Services announced that people who receive SNAP food assistance would receive 100% of their November benefits on Friday.
www.opb.org
November 7, 2025 at 10:23 PM
Beginning today, Portlanders who receive SNAP assistance have access to their full monthly benefits for November. I am extremely thankful to @tinakotek.bsky.social and those at the State who worked through the night to make this happen.
www.opb.org/article/2025...
www.opb.org/article/2025...
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The failure of legal actions to fight corruption at the highest levels of government reinforces the need for legislation and other congressional actions. Our latest report offers recommendations for strengthening the Constitution’s Emoluments Clauses: bit.ly/3XdgCaq
Codifying the Constitution’s Emoluments Clauses
To prevent corruption, the Constitution prohibits the president and other officials from receiving untoward benefits. Congress, however, must take action to enable enforcement.
www.brennancenter.org
November 8, 2025 at 6:02 PM
The failure of legal actions to fight corruption at the highest levels of government reinforces the need for legislation and other congressional actions. Our latest report offers recommendations for strengthening the Constitution’s Emoluments Clauses: bit.ly/3XdgCaq
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No single reform can eliminate corruption or fully repair the public’s faith in government. But codifying the Constitution’s Emoluments Clauses would be a powerful start. bit.ly/43MmpHM
How Congress Can Rein in Surging Political Corruption
Federal lawmakers can protect the American public by passing a new law to fully implement the Constitution’s oldest anticorruption safeguards.
www.brennancenter.org
November 8, 2025 at 2:03 PM
No single reform can eliminate corruption or fully repair the public’s faith in government. But codifying the Constitution’s Emoluments Clauses would be a powerful start. bit.ly/43MmpHM
My AG!
We just got a huge win for Oregonians - and a check on the president's power: we received a ruling preventing the president from deploying the National Guard on the streets of our cities.
No one - not even the president - is above the law.
No one - not even the president - is above the law.
November 8, 2025 at 5:39 AM
My AG!
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The Constitution protects the right to free speech and the right to peacefully assemble. www.chicagotribune.com/2025/11/06/o...
‘The use of force shocks the conscience’: Judge issues sweeping injunction on Chicago tactics of immigration agents
A federal judge in Chicago issued a sweeping injunction that puts more permanent restrictions on the use of force by immigration agents during “Operation Midway Blitz.”
www.chicagotribune.com
November 7, 2025 at 5:01 PM
The Constitution protects the right to free speech and the right to peacefully assemble. www.chicagotribune.com/2025/11/06/o...
Yay for District Judge Immergut reflecting the sanity of keeping troops out of Portland. Hopefully, 9th Circuit will agree, when they hear the case.
Here is the opinion from today. www.opb.org/pdf/Immergut...
Here is the opinion from today. www.opb.org/pdf/Immergut...
www.opb.org
November 8, 2025 at 5:25 AM
Yay for District Judge Immergut reflecting the sanity of keeping troops out of Portland. Hopefully, 9th Circuit will agree, when they hear the case.
Here is the opinion from today. www.opb.org/pdf/Immergut...
Here is the opinion from today. www.opb.org/pdf/Immergut...
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Today, Mike Johnson will keep the House adjourned for the 95th day out of the last 107.
12 days of work in 107 days.
With full pay and benefits.
The senate has been working, so this is not about the shutdown.
It is about avoiding a vote to release the Epstein files.
12 days of work in 107 days.
With full pay and benefits.
The senate has been working, so this is not about the shutdown.
It is about avoiding a vote to release the Epstein files.
November 7, 2025 at 12:38 PM
Today, Mike Johnson will keep the House adjourned for the 95th day out of the last 107.
12 days of work in 107 days.
With full pay and benefits.
The senate has been working, so this is not about the shutdown.
It is about avoiding a vote to release the Epstein files.
12 days of work in 107 days.
With full pay and benefits.
The senate has been working, so this is not about the shutdown.
It is about avoiding a vote to release the Epstein files.
He can’t remember the last time he bought gas so how would he know
November 7, 2025 at 2:56 AM
He can’t remember the last time he bought gas so how would he know