How do you decide what to believe? Media, Misinformation, and the Protection of Democracy

In the aftermath of the 2024 federal elections, what is the impact of misinformation and disinformation on our democratic processes? Is it difficult to discuss issues because the accuracy of information is in dispute? Do we read/listen to news to confirm our existing opinions? Our speakers for this program discussed how misinformation is spread and what we as consumers of news can do to protect ourselves from it and ensure that we ourselves are not disseminating it.

Mayme Morrison

Meg Curry tells the story of Mayme Morrison, the trailblazing suffragist from Rough and Ready who rode her horse throughout Nevada County registering voters. 

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News

First Vice President Terri Mercer’s October 2023 'Lunch and Learn' presentation focused on the history and reach of institutional, systemic, and structural racism in the United States.  She has provided the following links for additional informati

Bay Area Housing Finance Authority
Event Date: 
11/13/2023 - 6:00pm to 7:00pm
Event location: 

Recorded on YouTube

Watch the recorded town hall on the proposed affordable housing bond measure from Kate Hartley, Bay Area Regional Housing Finance Authority Director. Recorded November 13, 2023.

East Voter Guide Fall 2025

November 4, 2025: California Special Election

The English version of the November 2025 Easy Voter Guide is now available on cavotes.org: click the image below to download it!

Legislative Priorities
News
Veterans Program
Event Date: 
11/11/2023 - 11:00am
Event location: 

Ames City Auditorium

Ames Patriotic Council presents the Ames Veteran's Day Program.  Featured Speaker Air Force Lt. Col Donald Kom, Ret.

All are Welcome! Hope to see you there!

Event Date: 
11/14/2023 - 6:00pm
Event location: 

Zoom

Fourth District Supervisor Dan Gjerde will discuss the county’s current fiscal situation and possible next steps for the County.

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