My essay on the 250 Anniversary of our country!
On the 250th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence-Final.pdf
Flyer describing all workshops:DescriptiveFlyer-2026.pdf
Fees:
Fees-2026-Nonprofit-6-30-26.pdf [Note reduction!]
List of prior sponsors. Time for your group to get on board? 2026Jan-AllVenues.pdf
Misinformation and Propaganda - Telling Truth from Fiction.
“It was brilliant - articulate, engaging and impactful. I think you were born to do this stuff.”
“Thank you, Donna. I learn something new with every one of your classes.”
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
“Thank you so much for your informative and greatly needed workshop. It was so well done.
“Donna provided useful and detailed information that was inspiring!
“It should be gloriously available to EVERYONE!”
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!”
Representation, Our Federal Government and the Constitution
“Donna is a consummate professional. Donna delivered relevant, timely, fact based information in a non-partisan way. Participants were engaged and left knowing more. Thank you Donna.”
~ Liz Goodrich, Events Supervisor, Deschutes Public Library
“Totally EXCELLENT! ABSOLUTELY recommend. Thanks so much for hosting this.”
“Thank you for bringing Donna's knowledge to us, again. She is a fascinating speaker.”
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
“Donna, all your training, plus your love of teaching, have come together to create a most wonderful, necessary program. THANK YOU!
“Truly valuable information. So glad I found out about these workshops and was able to enroll.”
“Thank you so much! You rock Donna! Your work is so important!”
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.”