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Freedom of Speech: A Republican Exclusive Luxury

Karmyn Allen, Columnist September 24, 2025

Charlie Kirk, 31, founder of right-wing conservative Turning Point USA, was shot and assassinated on Sept. 10, 2025.  The assassination made ripples across social media platforms, with both sides of...

Matt Shaw missed a Chicago Cubs game to attend the memorial service for Charlie Kirk.

‘Whatever backlash comes is OK’: Cubs player Matt Shaw defends missing game to attend Charlie Kirk’s memorial service

Ben Morse, CNN September 24, 2025

(CNN) — Chicago Cubs third baseman Matt Shaw has defended his actions after missing a game to attend the memorial service for Charlie Kirk. Shaw missed a potentially crucial 1-0 loss at the Cincinnati...

Tyler Robinson is accused of killing right-wing activist Charlie Kirk.

Prosecutors seek death penalty for Charlie Kirk murder suspect. Key takeaways from the charges against Tyler Robinson

Danya Gainor, CNN September 17, 2025

(CNN) — Prosecutors charged Tyler Robinson, who is accused of killing prominent conservative political activist Charlie Kirk, with aggravated murder on Tuesday and announced they would seek the death...

On-campus vigil reflects on the life of Charlie Kirk

Lex Radde, KSTV Reporter September 15, 2025

Kent State students gathered outside the Memorial Athletic and Convocation Center to honor Turning Point founder and political activist Charlie Kirk after his assassination at Utah Valley University on...

Charlie Kirk speaks at a Turning Point event in September 2024, in Mesa, Arizona.

Charlie Kirk’s social media accounts have gained millions of followers since his murder

Brian Stelter, CNN September 13, 2025

(CNN) — Charlie Kirk’s widow and many of his fans have predicted that Wednesday’s assassination will make his voice even more powerful posthumously. Social media statistics indicate that they’re...

Charlie Kirk shot and killed following Utah college event

Charlie Kirk shot and killed following Utah college event

Ari Collins, Beat reporter September 11, 2025

Charlie Kirk, prominent conservative influencer and founder of Turning Point USA, was shot and killed at a university event in Orem, Utah Sept. 10, 2025. Kirk was on the first stop of his “American...

Charlie Kirk hands out hats before speaking at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah, on September 10.

Shooter still at large after Trump ally and activist Charlie Kirk murdered on Utah campus

(CNN) -- OREM, Utah - A manhunt is underway for the shooter who killed Charlie Kirk, a prominent conservative political activist and supporter of President Donald Trump, Wednesday at an event at Utah Valley...

Charlie Kirk pronounced dead at 31

Charlie Kirk pronounced dead at 31

Ari Collins, Beat Reporter September 10, 2025

Charlie Kirk, a prominent conservative influencer and founder of Turning Point USA, has died after being shot in the neck at an Utah Valley University event. Although word has spread that police had...

Opinion: What’s the point, Turning Point?

Matthew Olienechak October 11, 2017

I’ve decided to step back from the larger problems I’ve been trying to tackle lately and instead focus on a more local issue. Specifically, I’ve been itching to comment on one of our newest student...

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