politics
One year after Charlie Kirk’s death, his own side is giving up on free speech
Next month marks one year since Charlie Kirk was shot and killed while giving a speech at Utah Valley University. In the 12 months since, a bronze statue of Kirk has been sculpted for Times Square. Congress designated his birthday a National Day of Remembrance. More than 100,000 people attended his memorial at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. And the legal architecture protecting free expression on campus has never been stronger.
TL;DR
- One year after Charlie Kirk's death, a bronze statue has been erected in Times Square, his birthday declared a National Day of Remembrance, and over 100,000 attended his memorial.
- Nearly half of U.S. states have passed laws banning "free speech zones" and requiring outdoor campus areas to remain public forums.
- The Supreme Court's stance on hate speech remains consistent: it is protected unless it incites imminent lawless action.
- Despite these legal advancements, the article questions why they don't seem to be making a difference.