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.
