When September 28, 2024 at 9:00am 3 hrs
Where Virtual
Contact Nikki Tyree [email protected]

 

FALL WORKSHOP

SEPTEMBER 28, 2024

Mythbusters: Get the Facts and Help Stop the Spread of Disinformation



9:00 Call to Order &  Announcements 

 

9:20 How Do We Know Who to Trust? Learning to Evaluate Online Information Like a Pro, Sarah McGrew, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, College of Education, University of Maryland (with Q&A)

10:00 Debunking the Myths

  • Fact-Checking the Common Myths About Voting

Nikki Tyree, LWVMD Executive Director

  • Fact-Checking the Common Myths About the Environment & Climate 

Kristen Harbison, League of Conservation Voters

  • Fact-Checking the Common Myths About Immigration

Dr. Gabriela Lemus, Executive Director, Maryland Latinos Unidos

 

10:55 Break

 

11:05 How to Talk to People Who Disagree With You Politically, Gina Masullo, Ph.D., Associate Director of the Center for Media Engagement and an Associate Professor in the School of Journalism and Media, University of Texas-Austin (with Q&A)

 

11:45 The November Ballot: Constitutional Amendment on Reproductive Choice 

  • What Does Ballot Question #1 Say and Why Do We Need an Amendment to the State Constitution?

Wendy Frosh, Executive Director, Freedom in Reproduction Maryland

  • Engaging League Members and Partners Around Question #1

Rommel Sandino, National Organizing Director, LWVUS

 

12:30 Final announcements; adjourn

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