Founding of Turning Point USA at two Eagle County high schools sparks controversy

Founding of Turning Point USA at two Eagle County high schools sparks controversy

In October, two Eagle County high schools started Turning Point USA clubs, sparking community backlash that led to a petition to halt the club’s establishment at one school. Turning Point USA is a national nonprofit with a mission to “identify, educate, train, and organize students to promote the principles of fiscal responsibility, free markets, and limited government,” according to the organization’s website. The nonprofit was co-founded in 20…