Dear reader,

For all of us, perhaps especially for American Jews, the upcoming election may be the most consequential in American history. And yet, with each development in this rapidly changing news cycle, a new wave of disinformation, conspiracy theories and flat out lies emerge, too.


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With gratitude,

Jacob Kornbluh
Senior Political Reporter

The Forward


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