US EditionCharlie Kirk assassination leads to free speech crackdown : Here & Now Anytime
Pentagon and employers enforce disciplinary actions against personnel and staff for social media posts endorsing or celebrating the assassination of Charlie Kirk, reflecting intensified efforts to counter extremism.
- Conservative politicians, including Vice President J.D. Vance, have called for measures against those perceived as celebrating Charlie Kirk's death, indicating a crackdown on free speech.
- The backlash has led to swift firings and discipline across various sectors for comments about Kirk, amplifying fears about retribution against dissent.
- Experts have compared the situation to McCarthyism, highlighting concerns that these actions suppress free inquiry and create a culture of fear.
- Civil rights leaders warned that the current political climate resembles past eras of repression, with fears growing about educators' freedom to speak.
11 Articles
11 Articles
Who Killed Charlie Kirk? the Case Against Israel
by Laurent Guyénot, The Unz Review: In just a couple of days, an impressive amount of information has been brought to light pointing to Israel’s strong motive to take out Charlie Kirk ASAP. I will here compile that information, as I found it on X and other Internet outlets. In doing so, I am not […]
Pentagon speech crackdown on anti-Kirk posts echoes 2021 drive against right-wing extremism
Those who dismiss celebrations of Charlie Kirk’s murder as harmless free speech may have forgotten that the Pentagon’s crackdown on extremism began in 2021 after the Jan. 6 Capitol riot.That year, the then-Defense Department, which was renamed the Department of War under the Trump administration, rewrote its standards for "extremism" within the ranks, making clear that even liking or retweeting certain content could prompt discipline. At the tim…
The Right Is Using Charlie Kirk’s Murder to Attack Free Speech
Over the past week since the horrific assassination of Charlie Kirk, we’ve watched conservatives unabashedly take ownership of “cancel culture” and crack down on free speech right before our eyes. In the days following Charlie Kirk’s assassination, several major corporations have fired or suspended employees for social media comments deemed inappropriate or mocking of his death. (Joe Raedle / Getty Images) In the last week, American conservativ…
"You Are Vile": Actor Jamie Kennedy Slams Leftists Who Celebrated Charlie Kirk's Assassination, "easy To See Who Is GOOD And Who Is EVIL" - The American Tribune.com
Posting a powerful and personal statement on X in the wake of the assassination of Turning Point USA founder and close Trump ally Charlie Kirk, actor and comedian Jamie Kennedy sounded off on the thousands upon thousands of leftists who have horrified the country by celebrating Kirk’s cold-blooded murder. As background, many thousands of leftists, from high-profile political leaders to low-ranking teachers, baristas, and nurses, with every posit…
Free Speech, Federal Power, And The Future Of The Right - American Liberty News
In a country still reeling from the political assassination of Charlie Kirk, the past 24 hours brought a swift and fierce escalation—both in rhetoric and policy. On one side: promises of justice, federal crackdowns, and sweeping designations of domestic terror groups. On the other: growing concern within the conservative movement that the government’s response may […] The post Free Speech, Federal Power, And The Future Of The Right appeared firs…
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 63% of the sources lean Right
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
