'We're a Fortress Now': The Militarization of US Elections Is Here

Drones, snipers, razor wire, sniffer dogs, body armor, bulletproof glass, and 24-hour armed security.This is not a list of protections in place for a visit by the president of the United States nor the contents of a shipment to frontline troops fighting in Ukraine. This is a list of the security measures election officials in counties across the US have had to implement ahead of Tuesday’s vote as a result of the unprecedented threats they have faced in recent years.Officials are putting in place the typical final measures to ensure…

This content is for Member members only.
Log In Register