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While you await the results of the midterm, please enjoy a round-up of readings I have enjoyed.
ICYMI
For Reveal and The Pulitzer Center, I wrote about far-right sheriffs and their quixotic quest for so-called “election fraud.”
For Slate, I wrote about how Moms for Liberty is partnering with sheriffs.
Other Reading
Radley Balko has a great newsletter round-up with specific evidence to counter the “crime wave” narrative being pushed by the right.
Steven Monacelli wrote a harrowing story about some of the election deniers spreading conspiracies throughout Texas.
A great round-up of Washington State sheriff races and their links to far-right sheriff movements.
Obviously, Bolts Mag has the best round-up of election information. I wanted to highlight a few races.
Piper French – an amazing writer – did this great story about San Francisco and what happened when Brooke Jenkins took over.
Sheriffs’ races are highlighting the 287(g) agreements and jails.