Election 2020 in unprecedented in so many ways. The dramatic impacts of the novel coronavirus and COVID-19, the movement to end racial discrimination, the first Black woman on a major party's presidential ticket, and the rise of white supremacy groups all make this moment historic, regardless of the outcome of the presidential race.

To parse the issues and the facts, society is in need of accurate information, highlighting the vital role of communications in society. The journalists covering the elections, strategic and political communicators doing campaign and advocacy communication, technology experts bringing society online for work, school and social connection, and video game designers and filmmakers keeping people engaged and informed.