Voter turnout was on track to be historic as Americans made their way to the polls Tuesday. Amid the flurry of voter activity ran an undercurrent of anxiety, as many Americans feared not just the outcomes but also the potential for violent outbreaks among citizens, regardless of the winner. Already, we had seen the reports of mail-in voting boxes set ablaze, stoking a sense that, whatever the outcome of this election, America’s deep divisions could crack completely following Election Day.
