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You Don't Have to Agree With Me Politically to Work Here

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17.04.2026

We've all encountered stories about Republican voters who are ostracized in the workplace, and that is a shame. My approach to working with others, in this case, student help, is quite different. For years, I've retained the services of college students as my proofreaders. I advertise in job banks, student newspapers of nearby universities, and a variety of online recruitment sites. 

Invariably, I find students who are adept at proofreading and are eager for the job. Some are English majors or have taken journalism classes; some are proficient regardless of their major.

Since I have done considerable political writing in recent years, I am careful when interviewing students to let them know they do not have to agree with me politically. Actually, I would abhor hiring only students who agree with me.

Unlike many of the Liberals whom I know, most Conservatives are reasonably tolerant. It is not necessary that a student share my viewpoint on any one article that I've written. The only criterion of importance to me is that the student can effectively proofread.

Most students are fine with the situation. They're grateful for the earnings and the chance to add to their resumes, particularly if they're seeking to enter a........

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