College Grads Self-Censor More at Work

In the poll, 35% of college-educated respondents said they avoid expressing political views due to fear of employer reaction, versus 25% of non‑college respondents. This suggests professional-class workplaces and HR regimes generate stronger perceived speech risks than blue‑collar settings. It reframes 'chilling effects' as concentrated in credentialed sectors. — If self-censorship clusters in professional workplaces, debates about free speech and conformity should focus on white-collar governance and HR incentives, not just broad culture-war rhetoric.