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Cutting to the chase on the latest coronavirus updates
"I do think the fall and the winter of 2020 and 2021 are probably going to be one of the most difficult times that we have experienced in American public health because … of the co-occurrence of COVID and influenza."

As I read this recent quote from the CDC director, I could only feel one thing: overwhelmed. That’s how I often feel when it comes to the roller coaster ride of information on the coronavirus pandemic. Tracking this virus’ impact on all aspects of our daily lives sometimes feels like its own full-time job that we need to cram into our already full schedules. And yet, our survival depends on us remaining informed.

Do you share these sentiments? If so, I highly encourage you to read this edition of Poynter’s Al Tompkins’ newsletter
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where he saves you time by cutting straight to the truth of the matter with succinct updates on the most critical coronavirus issues affecting your life right now. What are the latest developments on opening schools next month? How vulnerable are children if they go back to class? When will there be a vaccine? Check that newsletter for answers.

Fact-checking President Trump’s campaign promises
Combine a health pandemic, economic recession, Black Lives Matter movement, and an upcoming U.S. presidential election and what do you get? Unfortunately, a worldwide “infodemic” of misinformation. Our PolitiFact team continues to work hard fact-checking the latest news to provide you with information you can trust. Check out the facts about Roger Stone’s commutation
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, Dr. Fauci’s early coronavirus statements
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, and President Trump’s 100 campaign promises from 2016
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Helping you understand the state of journalism
Big thanks to the many of you who joined us recently for a virtual conversation with PolitiFact’s editor-in-chief, Angie Holan. I loved reading all of the positive feedback you sent us about the experience.

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Helping save democracy via … a game show?
How do you help the teenager in your life stay informed? Poynter is helping through the creation of VidSpark
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, a yearlong program that gives local newsrooms the resources and coaching they need to reach teenage audiences through video storytelling.
One of the participating newsrooms, WGBH in Boston
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, recently launched “Internet Expert,” a social TV game show designed to engage Generation Z voters in the democratic process.

Contestants compete in a series of head-to-head challenges, learning about topics such as the voting process, campaign finance, and how to spot misinformation or deception in political ads. Student journalist Malick Mercier hosts the series, available now on YouTube
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and IGTV
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with new episodes every other Wednesday.

Do yourself a favor and close out your week by kicking back with your teen and watching the first episode
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of this fantastic game show!

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