‘They would be ostracized’: Over 45% of students have felt uncomfortable expressing political beliefs, Herald poll finds

Most Brown University conservatives fear expressing beliefs on campus: school poll

Brown University poll reveals only 6% of students identify as conservative, with 72% afraid to share political opinions publicly on the liberal-dominated campus.

‘They would be ostracized’: Over 45% of students have felt uncomfortable expressing political beliefs, Herald poll finds

In The Herald's Fall 2025 Poll, 46% of respondents said they felt uncomfortable expressing their political beliefs at Brown, but this trend is more pronounced among conservative students.Over half of right-leaning students said they have felt uncomfortable sharing their political views in class, compared to about a quarter of liberal students.In interviews with The Herald, students said their peers may experience discomfort when sharing their vi…