The Miles Hall Lifeline and Suicide Prevention Act has passed the California State Senate and Assembly, and will go to the Governor for his signature. The legislation will implement California’s vision for the new nationwide 9-8-8 Suicide Prevention and Mental Health Crisis Hotline.
The effects of misinformation and disinformation (also called “fake news”) are damaging to public trust in institutions and elections, and pose a threat to democracy itself.
We are looking for 1-2 members to assist with the 2021-2022 financial review. We also want to recognize a dedicated group of individuls who donate to the League year after year beyond their member dues.
We are in need of volunteers to stock Voter Registration forms in libraries, post offices, and other sites throughout our LWVDV area, particularly in East Contra Costa County (Bay Point, Pittsburg, Antioch, Brentwood, Oakley, Byron).
Civil Discourse team report: Civic engagement, misinformation, and disinformation were the subject of several excellent LWVUS webinars at last month’s national convention. Among the topics discussed were the neurological basis of “Them versus Us” perceptions, effective techniques for identifying and addressing misinformation or disinformation, and tools for dealing with them.
A group of LWV Diablo Valley members interested in Health Care issues meet regularly to share questions and information. We invite you to join us. Click through to see what we are following and doing in 2022!
The biennial 2022 National Convention of the League of Women Voters was held in June. It was very successful, with both in-person and virtual attendees. The National Convention is a biennial event that serves as LWVUS's bylaws-prescribed business meeting as well as an opportunity for League members to gather for training and networking.
