"OSU Professor Condemns Election Office Threats as Terrorism"

Envelopes containing threats and white powder have been sent to postal and election workers in Oregon and Washington, leading to evacuations. The FBI and the United States Postal Inspection Service are investigating nearly a dozen suspicious letters, some of which have tested positive for fentanyl. Christopher Stout, an associate professor of political science, describes the threats as a clear case of terrorism, highlighting the dangerous consequences of polarization and partisanship in the country. While he believes election workers will continue their duties, he warns that these acts could slow down election results and harm democracy, urging voters to be cautious in the future.