Protesters rally in deeply red county to oppose Erika Kirk, Christian nationalism, Trump
Protesters said the college promotes Christian nationalism and revisionist history, and organizers timed the demonstration to draw visiting families.
- About 60 protesters gathered Saturday, May 9, outside the Hillsdale County Courthouse in Michigan to demonstrate against Turning Point USA CEO Erika Kirk's scheduled commencement address at Hillsdale College.
- Hillsdale College invited Kirk to deliver its commencement address and accept an honorary degree, drawing criticism that the institution prioritizes celebrity and ideological loyalty over academic distinction.
- Demonstrators from several Michigan counties used the graduation weekend to protest the college's influence, including its Barney Charter School Initiative and links to the Commission.
- Local organizer Anita Ledesma admitted the turnout was smaller than hoped, noting protesters aimed to bring awareness to the college's role in exporting its brand of "classical" education to public schools.
- While supporters argue the invitation reflects a commitment to conservative ideas, critics like Caralee Kreps continue challenging the college's impact on local communities and public education.
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Erika Kirk Delivers Hillsdale Commencement Address, Encouraging Graduates to Marry Young and Love America
Something has gone deeply wrong with the way America prepares its young people for adulthood. Marriage rates have plummeted to historic lows. Birth rates keep sliding. College campuses — once arenas for genuine intellectual combat — now operate as processing centers for ideological sameness. An entire generation has absorbed the message that commitment is a...
'Next Year Maybe You Can Get Megan Markle': Hillsdale College Triggers Outrage Over Erika Kirk
Hillsdale College in Michigan drew protests and a torrent of online criticism on 9 May after inviting conservative activist Erika Kirk to deliver its commencement address and accept an honorary degree on behalf of her late husband, prompting one demonstrator to quip that 'next year maybe you can get Megan Markle.' Hillsdale College had announced earlier this year that Erika Kirk would headline its graduation ceremony after she took over Turning …
Hillsdale College awards Charlie, Erika Kirk with honorary degrees as she tells grads to love America and marry young
"Please know this, your responsibility is not to reflect the world... If you want to make a difference in the world, it is very hard to do that when you look just like it."
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