Why you don't want to live next to a Democrat (or a Republican)

The latest trend in homeownership: Moving into ideologically pure neighborhoods

Political Signs
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Take a walk around your neighborhood. Chances are that if someone had a "Yes We Can" sign in their front yard in 2008, everyone on your block had a "Yes We Can" sign in their front yard. Conversely, if one of your neighbors complains to you about ObamaCare, chances are everyone else around you feels the same way.

That is because Americans aren't just dividing by region, state, and cities anymore. They are increasingly choosing to live in bright red or blue neighborhoods — and, according to Pacific Standard, they are feeling happier because of it.

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Keith Wagstaff is a staff writer at TheWeek.com covering politics and current events. He has previously written for such publications as TIME, Details, VICE, and the Village Voice.