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Charlie Kirk's assassination sparks calls for free speech defense

September 10, 2026

Summary

The assassination of Charlie Kirk one year ago has prompted renewed calls for defending free speech on college campuses and in the public square, with many remembering his influential moments and his efforts to engage young conservatives.

Coverage by lane

Right

  • Remembering Charlie Kirk
  • Charlie Kirk's 10 most powerful moments from college campuses to the Republican National Convention

Far right

  • The Anniversary Of Charlie Kirk’s Murder Should Fuel More Prosecutions

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