Endorsing Civic Engagement, Social Responsibility, and Media Literacy with the League of Women Voters

Social responsibility is an ethical concept that endorses civil engagement for the good of all. Civic engagement, in all its forms, strengthens communities by involving citizens in the democratic process. No act is more significant in emboldening democracy than exercising one’s right to vote. With the spread of misinformation and disinformation in this election cycle, it is paramount to have access to correct and trusted information.??

To learn how to fulfill your social responsibility, Harvesting Happiness Podcast Host Lisa Cypers Kamen speaks with the Chief of Staff for the League of Women Voters of the United States, Kelly McFarland Stratman.

Kelly offers information about the history of the League of Women Voters, its mission, its partnerships, and how to access resources that help constituents directly connect to their government representatives.

This episode is a special edition of the Good Citizens Election Season Survival Guide designed to help restore common sense and sanity in a crazy world…

Original Air Date Wednesday, October 09, 2024

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Meet Our Guest:

Kelly McFarland Stratman, CAE is the Chief of Staff for the League of Women Voters of the United States, with over 25 years of nonprofit leadership experience driving innovation and transformative change.

She has spearheaded significant initiatives throughout her 21-year tenure at the League’s national office, including the Membership and Leadership Development (MLD) program and organization-wide culture change efforts focused on governance, strategic planning, and DEI.

Kelly McFarland Stratman — Endorsing Civic Engagement:

• The Democracy Truth project is how the League of Women Voters combats misinformation and disinformation. {3:03}
• The League of Women Voters partners with the Girl Scouts and created Vote411.org. {8:54}
• LWV.org has resources for those who want to learn more about Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). {18:41}
• Social responsibility and ways to engage with others through respectful dialogue. {23:00}

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