US EditionMaine School Districts Investigating Social Media Posts About Charlie Kirk's Death
Professor Felicia Branch was suspended after social media posts celebrating Charlie Kirk's assassination sparked calls for her firing and broader disciplinary actions nationwide.
- Charlie Kirk was fatally shot at a Utah college on September 10, 2025, sparking national debate and widespread social media reactions.
- The Texas Education Agency announced investigations into 180 complaints against teachers for inappropriate online comments about Kirk's death, while others faced disciplinary actions.
- A Bowen School of Law professor was suspended with pay after posting online criticism calling Kirk 'evil' and linking his death to gun advocacy, prompting calls for immediate firing.
- Attorney Tiger Hanner, with 34 years’ experience, described the surge in terminations over Kirk-related posts as unprecedented and stressed constitutional protections for all political views.
- The controversy intensified debates over free speech and professional conduct, leading university officials to condemn violent rhetoric and Texas leaders to establish new campus free speech committees.
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Art History Professor Placed on Leave Over Charlie Kirk Posts
Karen Leader (front) was placed on “administrative leave” after right-wing social media accounts targeted her comments on Charlie Kirk. (all images courtesy Karen Leader) Karen Leader, a tenured associate professor of Art History at Florida Atlantic University (FAU) in Boca Raton, has spent most of the last week afraid to leave her home, contending with a torrent of threats sent to her work email and left as voicemails. “I’ve never been afraid t…
Teachers’ union calls for protection amid suspensions for social media posts of Charlie Kirk’s death
The Massachusetts Teachers Union is calling for the protection of teachers in the wake of several teachers facing suspensions after posting on social media about the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
California City Commissioner Promotes Posts Calling Charlie Kirk's Death ‘Cause for Celebration’
A city commissioner in California who also works in cybersecurity at a major international bank touted social media posts that called Charlie Kirk a "bad person" whose assassination is "cause for celebration."The post California City Commissioner Promotes Posts Calling Charlie Kirk's Death ‘Cause for Celebration’ appeared first on .
People Cannot Believe The Religious Theory Karoline Leavitt Posted About Charlie Kirk's Death
"On the night Charlie was shot, a 4.1 earthquake struck Utah. In scripture, 40 represents trials; 41 signifies a shift. It hit at 5:57 local time, 7:57 Eastern," the post read.View Entire Post ›
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