Crypto News: Local officials face a rising tide of harassment

Local officials in the US are increasingly facing swarms of organized harassment, threats and sometimes violence as public debate coarsens and online anonymity becomes more common. Anger over Covid-19 measures, growing political polarization, and ripple effects from the 2020 presidential election have fueled attacks against officials — particularly women and people of color.

Mayors and other local officials have described the weaponization of public-records requests and ongoing social-media harassment, which has led some to resign from public service. The rise in such attacks has prompted safety concerns for in-person events and election campaigning. Some experts also worry that it could lead to a greater reluctance to serve in government and civic enterprise, writes contributor Patrick Sisson. Today on CityLab: Why Local Officials Are Facing Growing Harassment and Threats

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