Politics - News Analysis Proud Boys Leader Whines About ‘Unsafe’ Jail, Asks to Serve Sentence at Home Cry me a river, tough guy. The Proud Boys used to be a relatively obscure group. They’re one of those alt-right outlets that recruit young men by appealing to their fears and prejudices with memes and promises of glory. Most of all, they are essentially a “gang” of tough guys who pride themselves on their manliness and willingness to go to the mats with anyone, anytime. These guys are on video all throughout 2020 throwing bottles and rocks at protesters, setting fires, and...