So far, false claims of voting malfeasance have not incited the chaos that many had feared would ensue, stoked by a mythos of election fraud that’s become a core belief for many on the right.
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New omicron subvariants now dominant in the US, raising fears of a winter surge
Step aside, BA.5. The new variants BQ.1 and BQ.1.1, appear to be among the most adept yet at evading immunity from previous infection and vaccination.
What it means that a historic number of LGBTQ candidates won midterm elections
The 2022 midterm election made history with the most wins for openly LGBTQ candidates. At least 340 candidates have won their races, beating the previous record of 336 in 2020.
6 takeaways from the 2022 midterm election that’s not over yet
These midterm elections show why it’s always important to never assume you know exactly what’s going to happen in advance – and to keep an open mind for potential surprises.
Be patient: This election is probably going to go on a while
Election Day is Tuesday, but expect this election to go on a while. Close races, rules changes and a conspiratorial environment all may lead to delays.
Unfounded fears about rainbow fentanyl become the latest Halloween boogeyman
Criminology professor Joel Best said he’s never once found “any evidence that any child has ever been killed, or seriously hurt, by a treat found in the course of trick-or-treating.”