What Charlie Kirk’s death should teach us

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September 16, 2025

What Charlie Kirk’s death should teach us

America feels broken, from our conversations to our communities to our politics. Charlie Kirk‘s assassination was a tragic reminder of just how fragile our civic life has become. Regardless of political views, his death crossed a line that must never be crossed. Violence is not debate, protest, or even dissent. It’s the rejection of democracy, […]

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Charlie Kirk’s murder should wake Americans up

I received countless texts and calls from a lot of my friends and family right after conservative activist Charlie Kirk was shot at Utah Valley University. I did not want to believe it. That moment hit hard. As part of campus leadership for his organization, Turning Point USA, at the University of Utah between 2017 […]

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