LWV Offers 'Fact Or Fake' Media-In-Politics Workshop

SOUTH SALEM, NY — The League of Women Voters of Westchester will bring a timely workshop to the Lewisboro Library on Sept. 15. Fact or Fake? Exploring the Role of the Media in Politics will address the state of media in the current political environment.

Throughout the 90-minute session, which will run from 2 to 3:30 p.m., presentation and group discussions led by volunteers from the LWV will include media biases, spotting fake news, different ways to access news, and the benefits of a comprehensive media diet.

The program will also discuss how technology has influenced the changing political environment like never before.

The workshop will be led by Eileen Nadelson, president of the League of Women Voters of North East Westchester (LWVNEW).

“We encourage people of all ages and backgrounds to participate in this non-partisan, highly-relevant workshop,” said Nadelson.

Fact or Fake is free and open to the public and no registration is required. For more information about the program, contact the local League of Women Voters at LWVNEW@gmail.com. The Lewisboro Library is located at 15 Main Street in South Salem.

The League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan political organization that encourages the informed and active participation in government, works to increase understanding of major public policy issues and influences public policy through education and advocacy. The League of Women Voters does not support or oppose candidates or political parties. Membership is open to all and provides the opportunity to be active and involved in local, state and national issues.