[LWVNM Action] LWVNM Action Meeting January 29, 2021 at 4 PM - documents

[Rosa I. Morales]

I believe a combination of facts and stories can be extremely powerful.

Rosa I. Morales, MSW

“Be Kind, Be Generous, Be Brave. We are in this together”
“For while we have our eyes on the future, History has its eyes on us."

~ Amanda Gorman, American Poet and Activist


> On Jan 29, 2021, at 3:08 PM, Barbara Calef <bfcalef at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> 
> But we are told that a personal story is more effective than facts, facts, facts.
> 
> Barbara
> 
>> On Fri, Jan 29, 2021 at 3:06 PM George Richmond <geomrich1 at comcast.net> wrote:
>> I am personally against such weepy stories.  Fact, Facts, Facts,
>> 
>> George Richmond
>> 
>> On 1/29/2021 2:19 PM, Akkana Peck wrote:
>> > Agreed. Hannah spoke for the League on HB47 and it's an important bill.
>> >
>> > Also, the Health Security Planning & Design Board Act was filed last
>> > night, HB203. Can that be on the list? We don't have any healthcare
>> > bills on the tracking sheet yet except for the abortion ban repeal.
>> >
>> > I also have a question about representing the League. The HB47
>> > testimonies had all sorts of emotional, tearful stories about
>> > relatives who had died lingering painful deaths. When you're
>> > testifying for the League, is it okay to tell personal stories
>> > like that, or do you need to restrict your testimony to stating
>> > the League's position?
>> >
>> >          ...Akkana
>> >
>> > George Richmond writes:
>> >> Elizabeth whitefield End of Life Options Act, HB47 approved and now going to
>> >> House Judiciary.
>> >>
>> >> George Richmond
>> >>
>> >> I suggest we make this a priority.
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>> Albuquerque, NM 87122-1913
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>> E: geomrich1 at comcast.net
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