Stop apologizing for your beliefs: Why college kids need to grow a spine

Published July 19, 2026 8:00am ET



It goes without saying that politics is a very divisive topic. People become ostracized because of their political beliefs.

But here’s the thing, regardless if you are a communist, a socialist, a Marxist, a liberal, a libertarian, or a conservative: You are allowed to have your own political beliefs, and as long as you don’t commit acts of violence or heinous crimes, you should not have to live in fear for openly expressing your views. 

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