Truth Be Told: Combating Mis- and Disinformation

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The League of Women Voters of Frederick County and Frederick County Public Libraries present a panel discussion on mis- and dis-information. The discussion by a panel of experts will focus on helping voters filter out untrue rumors and claims regarding the voting process and will cover other topics where mis- and dis-information are common. 

Panelists:  Panelists will include Desiree Mortenson, a lecturer in Towson University’s Department of Political Science; Ayala Ossowski, a communications & PR professional and media literacy educator; Andrew Schotz, editor of the Frederick News-Post, and a member of the Frederick County Board of Elections. 

Steven Cohen, the Frederick-County reporter from DC News Now will moderate.

This program supports By the People: Civic Engagement for All, an FCPL initiative to foster civic knowledge and participation in the Frederick County community.

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