Newsletters & E-Blasts - LWVCS - League of Women Voters of Cupertino-Sunnyvale

Date: 11/14/2022
Subject: LWVCS November 14 EBlast
From: LWVCS - Cupertino-Sunnyvale League of Women Voters

November 14, 2022

November is Native American Heritage Month:

Celebrating Indigenous Peoples of Past & Present

November is National Native American Heritage Month, a time to celebrate and recognize the accomplishments of those who are the original inhabitants, explorers and settlers of the area we now call the United States.

President George H.W. Bush approved a joint resolution designating the month-long celebration in 1990. It has been observed every year since 1994.

This link from Smithsonian Institute leads to an exploration of the topic.

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Has Your Ballot Been Counted?

The Roadmap to the Official Count in the 2022 Election.

The route to election certification is detailed, provides redundancy for validation and ensures the election count is accurate.

This is how we can be sure the election results are accurate and valid.

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Did You Know -

Why Standard Time Is Better?

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Special Event to Counter Misinformation –

Special Invitation from the LWV & National Institute for Civil Discourse

We know that many of you have been working hard for months and through election day at polling places to make sure voters had accurate, nonpartisan information to help them vote. THANK YOU for all you are doing to protect our democracy!

Many of you have been working to fight against information disorder by "pre-bunking", "debunking" and inoculating the public against mis/disinformation around the elections. As you know, efforts to undermine confidence in the election process unfortunately continue.

So with that in mind, the LWV NICD plannning team wanted to share two things with you:

- The email below from our partners at the News Literacy Project with resources and messages from their new program "Rumor Guard". Please use and share with your networks as you see fit!

- To remind you of the webinar on November 17^th at 5 PM (ET) with the News Literacy Project's DeMario Phipps-Smith and NICD's Carolyn Lukensmeyer on how to talk to someone who believes misinformation as we gather for the holidays.

You can register here:

https://newslitproject.zoom.us/webinar/register/9816660316926/WN_gXwd9Tk0SC-jo1mIdljc2Q

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You Need This Break!

LWVCS Monthly Coffee Hour -

Thursday, Nov. 17, 11-12am

Just click here to join!

A board member will be available to answer your questions and help with the following:

- Volunteer opportunities tailored for you!
- What's happening in LWVCS now
- Questions & Answers about the League

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National Equal Justice Association (NEJA)

You Are Invited to a Special Equal Justice Series Presentation on Climate Change Solutions - Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022, 2-3:30pm. ZOOM or in person!

In person: NATIONAL EQUAL JUSTICE ASSOCIATION (NEJA)
123 Webster Street, San Francisco, CA 94117
For more information call: (415) 552-5833

One in three U.S. residents experienced environmental disaster in 2021, from megadrought and lack of potable water, deadly heat waves and record-breaking wildfires in the West, ferocious hurricanes and flooding in the East, and tornado cells in the southeast. No one can escape the climate crisis, and poor and minority communities have been hit hardest.

Sustainable, scientific, and comprehensive solutions exist now to change the trajectory of global warming. However, it is urgent for all of us to take action to protect the Earth's biodiversity, restore ecosystems and establish justice for all.

To join National Equal Justice Association via Zoom, click here.

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“Her Honor: My Life on the Bench. . . What Works, What’s Broken, How to Change It.”

Judge Cordell will discuss her newly released book, Her Honor, where she provides a rare and thought-provoking insider account of our legal system, sharing vivid stories of the cases that came through her courtroom and revealing the strengths, flaws, and much-needed changes within our courts.

Judge Cordell will sign books at the event, so please feel free to bring your copy of her book for signing.

December 7, 12-2pm, at Il Fornaio - Cucina Italiana 520 Cowper Street Palo Alto, CA 94301

More info & registration here

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Civil Discourse Committee...

Are you interested in learning about and practicing civil discourse?

We are currently planning our 2023 programs and are looking for your input on topics -

Our 2022 programs included civic participation, battling misinformation, and policing.

View the video of the previous policing program here:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjr_xBLUHnck9AqsVQJEkoQ

Earlier programs included immigration, the racial wealth gap, and equity in education - what would you like to discuss?

More information and videos of previous programs

Contact us here!

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League Resources You Don't Want to Miss

Did you miss the events on improving election - Election Security & Ranked Choice Voting? Catch up with the videos here.

LWV Piedmont, CA, is hosting a series on the environment and related issues. Check out the programs here.

LWV US Training – Organizing to Combat Misinformation & Disinformation

- State Leagues developed an understanding of misinformation and disinformation and were equipped with the tools to combat them digitally and with family and friends.

- Here are some of the tools in your toolbox:

- Training Recording

- LWVUS Guide to Mis and Disinformation

New LWV Legal Resources Program - The League of Women Voters of the United States is thrilled to announce the launch of its new Legal Center on the organization’s website, LWV.org. The center showcases the League’s legal work in federal courts from across the country. More information here.

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Cupertino City News:

City Council Election results for November 2022 Election to date.

Cupertino Housing Element Update Survey: Make your voice heard! https://engagecupertino.org/hub-page/housing-element

Next City Council Meeting November 15, 6:45 - check here

Cupertino Library Foundation Latest Programs – check out your interests here

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Sunnyvale City News

City Council election 2022 results

Next City Council Meeting

Agenda for the November 29, 2022 Council meeting is available for:Special Meeting: Board and Commission Interviews - 6:15 p.m.

Special Meeting: Public Hearing/General Business - 7 p.m.

Meeting Agenda

To join and comment: Join on ZoomCall-in: 833-548-0276 | Meeting ID: 961 1158 0540

To provide audio public comment, connect to the meeting online or by telephone.

The meeting is online and closed to in-person attendance.

View the Meeting Agenda for public comment options.

To watch: Sunnyvale City ClerkYouTube ChannelLegislative Public Meetings Audio/Video live streamAT&T Channel 99Comcast Channel 15To stay informed:

Subscribe to the Public Meetings Calendar

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Election results are still coming in so we must be patient - but remember all votes count, especially yours!

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The Cupertino-Sunnyvale Event EBlast

Published 10 times a year by the

League of Women Voters of Cupertino-Sunnyvale.

This newsletter is posted on our website:

www.lwvcs.org.

Editor: Marieann Shovlin

lwvcseditor@comcast.net

The LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS, a nonpartisan political organization, encourages the informed and active participation of citizens in government, works to increase understanding of major public policy issues, and influences public policy through education and advocacy.

Permission is granted to reprint any part of this newsletter with credit to the League of Women Voters of Cupertino-Sunnyvale

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