The right’s free speech defenders declare war on First Amendment over Charlie Kirk

The right’s free speech defenders declare war on First Amendment over Charlie Kirk

As right-wing activist Laura Loomer refocuses on suppressing dissent among private citizens, Pam Bondi joins in — to some conservatives’ horror, writes John Bowden

Republicans are honoring Charlie Kirk’s memory by declaring war on the First Amendment

Holding a principled commitment to the First Amendment is a challenge. Even so, it’s been bemusing to watch the Republican Party — which has spent years demanding legal cover for sending spam emails, sabotaging public health, and avoiding social media moderation — launch a full-scale broadside against it over the past week.Authorities are just beginning to parse what motivated a Utah man to charged with the murder of conservative activist Charli…