Why was Conservative Coming Out Day organized at UC Davis?

Conservative Coming Out Day was organized because many students at UC Davis were afraid to openly identify as conservative on campus. According to George Andrews, a conservative student, people fear being ridiculed or stereotyped as wealthy. Students felt they couldn't express their political beliefs in the predominantly liberal environment. In response, George and his friends created Conservative Coming Out Day during UC Davis Gay Pride Week as a bold statement of political identity. This event represented an attempt to foster solidarity, mutual understanding, and create a safe space for conservative students to be open about their political views amid a challenging campus climate.