US EditionLas Vegas Political Groups React to Charlie Kirk Killing
The assassination of Charlie Kirk underscores the link between political extremism and gun violence, with 47 shootings at US schools in 2025 highlighting the ongoing crisis, experts say.
- Conservative activist Charlie Kirk was assassinated on September 10 at Utah Valley University during a public event, amid a broader wave of political violence.
- This assassination followed recent shootings of Democratic Minnesota lawmakers and their families, reflecting increasing polarization and easy access to high-powered rifles.
- The national reaction includes widespread fear, anger, and calls for peace, while divisive rhetoric fuels public vilification and suppresses critical discussion of Kirk's legacy.
- A July poll found that 73% of Americans view political violence as a major problem, while gun-related deaths in the US reach 40,000-50,000 yearly, including suicides and multiple shootings in schools.
- The event intensified debates on gun rights and political extremism, highlighting the challenges in curbing violence amid rising polarization and the absence of gun law reforms.
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Don't lose sight of the goodness in people across the cultural divide
The cold-blooded murder of the young, conservative activist Charlie Kirk is a tragic reminder of the state of our nation. While our politics are broken, something much deeper and more profound is happening in America.
Charlie Kirk's own tactics fueled political hostility — this is how it ends
By Lee Bebout, Professor of English, Arizona State University. Shortly following the fatal shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, many politicians and pundits were quick to highlight the importance of civil discourse.Utah Gov. Spencer Cox called for an “off-ramp” to political hostilities, while California Gov. Gavin Newsom released a statement condemning political violence. He lauded Kirk’s “commitment to debate,” adding, “The best way …
"Should Be Fired Immediately": Fox News Faces Huge Blowback After Host Tries To Justify Charlie Kirk's Death With Comments On "Gun Violence" - The American Tribune.com
After the senseless slaying of conservative icon and Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk, online critics have slammed Howard Kurtz for insinuating that Kirk was in some way responsible for his murder. In a clip that went viral, Kurtz claimed that “Kirk was not a saint,” prompting pushback from the other anchors and political figures alike. For context, Howie Kurtz has already had his long-running show cancelled on Fox, due to both declining r…
Las Vegas political groups react to Charlie Kirk killing
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) -- Amid calls for an end to gun violence, two Las Vegas-based political groups held overlapping events following a week of violence and the assassination of Charlie Kirk. The University of Nevada, Las Vegas Turning Point USA chapter held a vigil to honor the life of Charlie Kirk, a conservative activist killed on Wednesday. Around the same time, the Nevada chapter of Battle Born Progress held a virtual town hall regarding recent…
The State Must Take Left-Wing Violence In Hand
Uncategorized The State Must Take Left-Wing Violence In Hand Historically, the American left has suffered few consequences for political violence. That must change now. September 10, 2025 is a day that should change American politics forever. The assassination of Charlie Kirk, founder of Turning Point USA, on a Utah college campus has been a deep shock to the American people. Kirk was not an elected official, nor a bureaucrat, nor a judge; he …
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