Join LWVMD on Thursday, February 5 at 7:00 p.m. for our next Democracy Dialogues event, a conversation about misinformation, disinformation, and their impacts on democracy in Maryland.
In this virtual event, we’ll dive into:
- How false narratives take hold and who they target
- How misinformation and disinformation distort public understanding
- How misinformation erodes trust in democratic institutions
- What citizens, media, and civic organizations can do to build voter resilience and confidence
Panelists
Len Foxwell (Moderator)
Founder & Principal, Tred Avon Strategies
Len Foxwell brings decades of experience in Maryland politics and crisis communications, offering a bipartisan, insider’s perspective on how misinformation spreads, takes hold, and can be effectively countered in real time.
Angelette Aviles
Host, WBAL Radio
Angelette Aviles provides the frontline media perspective, drawing on her work as a WBAL host to explain how false narratives emerge during breaking news and how responsible reporting can restore public trust.
Timothy Richardson
Program Director, PEN America
Timothy Richardson contributes a national journalism and civic engagement lens, helping audiences understand the shared responsibility of citizens, media, and institutions in combating misinformation and protecting democratic norms.
Date: February 5, 2026
Time: 7:00–8:00 p.m.
Location: Virtual - Register for Zoom link
For additional information, please contact Barb Witten, 443.454.5996 [email protected]