White boys who grew up one door down from a black neighbor were more likely to become Democrats

Study of 1940 census reveals white boys who lived next door to black neighbors were more likely to become Democrats, growing into more liberal-minded adults after being exposed to people of different backgrounds The study suggests socialization in early life have a long term effect on attitudes  Authors note it has implications on the response … Read more

Twice-elected Virginia sheriff quits the Democrats over ‘relentless’ calls to defund the police

Smyth County Sheriff Chip Shuler said cops were the victims of an ‘unprecedented assault’  A twice-elected Virginia sheriff has become the third in the state to quit the Democratic Party over its relentless calls to defund the police.  Sheriff Chip Shuler announced on May 26 that he was quitting the party he normally represented, saying … Read more