Demystifying Democracy: Misinformation and Disinformation in Rhode Island Elections
Wednesday, May 25, 2022
7 pm – 8 pm
Why do conspiracy theories about our elections spread so easily online? How do we combat false election information? Join us for our latest Demystifying Democracy where we explore the problem with online misinformation in our elections. Emma Steiner, Disinformation Analyst for Common Cause will explain the difference between misinformation and disinformation- how and why disinformation has become so prevalent- and what you can do to help stop it. REGISTER
Desmitificando la democracia: Desinformación en las elecciones de Rhode Island
miércoles, 25 de mayo de 2022
7 pm – 8 pm
¿Por qué las teorías de conspiración sobre nuestras elecciones se propagan tan fácilmente en línea? ¿Cómo combatimos la información falsa de las elecciones? Únase a nosotros para nuestro último Desmitificando la democracia donde exploraremos el problema con la desinformación en línea en nuestras elecciones. Emma Steiner, la Analista de Desinformación para el Common Cause explicará los diferentes dipos de desinformación – cómo y por qué la desinformación se ha vuelto tan frecuente- y lo que usted puede hacer para ayudar a detenerla. Regístrese
Recent events from Common Cause RI
What’s the Future of Online Public Meetings?
When the pandemic began in 2020 our government moved online. Since then we have seen the good and the bad of online public meetings. Common Cause hosted a discussion about what the future holds for online public meetings in Rhode Island. We heard from advocates and practitioners about the pros and cons of government by Zoom. WATCH
Demystifying Democracy: I’m Just a Bill (Held for Further Study)
Common Cause hosted a Zoom webinar featuring a live panel discussion of advocates, legislators, and journalists explaining the lawmaking process in Rhode Island. The event leaned into how the process has changed in 2022 with new rules and pandemic-era changes. WATCH
Redistricting Community Activist Training
Common Cause Rhode Island hosted a series of community mapping workshops. The trainings taught the public about the basics of redistricting as well as how you can draw maps of your community using free software. Trainings also included instruction on how you can testify before state and local redistricting commissions. WATCH
Common Cause and our partners in the Rhode Island Voting Access Coalition, hosted a webinar on The State of Voting Rights in Rhode Island. It was an opportunity for us to bring you up-to-date on where things stand and for the public to ask questions about the status of our fight to provide voters with greater access to the ballot. WATCH
Demystifying Democracy: “What’s on the ballot? Learn about the 7 questions for the March election
Demystifying Democracy is an educational series hosted by Common Cause RI. This installment featured representatives for each bond question for Rhode Island’s special election in March. Panelists explained why they were supporting or opposing the bond. We were also joined by RI Treasurer Magaziner who explained bonds. WATCH
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