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Protect Society from Fear, Lies & Division   Viral lies, overwhelming uncertainty, and leadership that amplifies falsehoods and fear: no wonder we feel anguished by our information environment. During an election season of great consequence, what would make society less vulnerable to division? This special report includes: • How to Get Through This Election • Why So Many Americans Are Skeptical of a Coronavirus Vaccine • Trolling for Truth on Social Media • When a Journalist Becomes a Disinformation Agent • Eight Persistent COVID-19 Myths and Why People Believe Them

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