<p>Any LACs that have a good mix of liberals and conservatives? Reed maybe? or Lewis and Clark? Oregon is supposed to have very liberal liberals, and very conservative conservatives, so I'm not sure a moderate like me would fit in.</p>
<p>Portland has over 500,000 residents, and two million in the metro area; it's the 30th largest U.S. city. I can't imagine that a moderate would have trouble fitting in at either school.</p>
<p>Reed and Lewis & Clark are both quite liberal. I don't think a moderate would have trouble fitting in but you would definitely be in the minority. Allegheny, mentioned in post #40 is very moderate politically with a nice blend of liberal, moderate and conservative students.</p>
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<p>I concur with Macalester, Lawrence, St. Mary's College of Maryland (not religous state honor college), also recommend Hamilton, Mt. Holyoke, UVM (although bigger than you want -super friendly and politically active), maybe, if like Phili, Muhlenberg, Ursinus really friendly but not as politically active as others, great academics. </p>
<p>I don't know how you are getting into Haverford with 3.7 and top 10%, that seems like a reach unless your a "hooked" applicant</p>