A criminal background check I can understand.
Not allowing someone in college because you are deranged Leftist lunatic and want discriminate against Trump supporters?
Really you think that is acceptable?
The employee doing the “what is your political stance” check should be fired.
“Acceptable” and “Reality” don’t have to be aligned. A cop in CA was fired for wearing a “Proud Boy’s Girl” shirt on Facebook.
When you hear “Corporate culture” realize that some of thing things they screen for are personal beliefs. And it should go both ways.
But also acknowledge that venting your spleen in public is an excellent way to be not considered for a job.