Miguel Muniz and Martin Bertao, leaders of the Berkeley College Republicans, highlight the challenges of being openly conservative at a liberal university, facing harassment and verbal attacks. Yet, they note a shift since Trump's presidency, with more students discussing conservative viewpoints openly. They argue that diverse ideologies, including conservative perspectives, are crucial for universities. The article also outlines the Trump administration's actions against higher education institutions, including threats to funding and investigations for alleged antisemitism, highlighting the tense climate for political discourse on campus.
"You're not always going to have someone pushing you."
"A university is supposed to be a place where you go and diversify your thoughts and beliefs."
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