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Grief over Kirk’s Assassination Echoes Worldwide and Testifies to His Influence on the Right
Charlie Kirk, a conservative activist and father of two, was fatally shot at Utah Valley University in a targeted attack motivated by radical leftist ideology, authorities said.
- The 31-year-old conservative activist who established Turning Point USA was fatally shot by a sniper during an outdoor event at Utah Valley University earlier this week.
- The killing occurred after years of increasing threats targeting Kirk and others amid a rise in politically motivated attacks across the country.
- The assassination prompted widespread condemnation, increased security measures around officials, and fierce debate about political rhetoric and safety.
- President Donald Trump stated that divisive language contributes to domestic terrorism and revealed his intention to honor Kirk with the nation's highest civilian award after his passing.
- The incident intensified discussions on balancing open political debate with enhanced security and reducing incendiary language to prevent future violence.
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Je Suis Charlie — Minding The Campus
Shortly after the brutal murder of Charlie Kirk on a Utah college campus, one of my sons, who lived in France for several years, sent me a photo of a group of protestors holding placards that read, “Je suis Charlie.” Meaning, I am Charlie. The photo was from January 2015, when Islamic terrorists murdered several […] The post Je Suis Charlie appeared first on Minding The Campus.
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Total News Sources24
Leaning Left5Leaning Right9Center4Last UpdatedBias Distribution50% Right
Bias Distribution
- 50% of the sources lean Right
50% Right
L 28%
C 22%
R 50%
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