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Wikipedia editors debating on deleting Erika Kirk’s page after husband’s killing: Report
Wikipedia editors debate Erika Kirk's profile deletion due to questions about her notability despite recent media attention and a speech viewed by millions, with the page locked until Sept. 18.
- Editors on Wikipedia are currently discussing whether Erika Kirk, widow of the recently deceased conservative figure Charlie Kirk, should have an individual article on the site following his death.
- This debate follows Erika gaining national attention only after Charlie Kirk's death, as she had no standalone Wikipedia page beforehand.
- Supporters argue recent media coverage and Erika's 2012 Miss Arizona title justify the page, while opponents cite Wikipedia's notability guidelines and lack of independent coverage.
- A Wikipedia editor argued that she has become notable at this time and therefore deserves to be included on the site, although the article remains locked against edits until September 18.
- The decision will rest on whether administrators believe Erika's recent profile meets the platform's standards, reflecting broader challenges of neutrality on crowdsourced sites.
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Wikipedia editors debating on deleting Erika Kirk’s page after husband’s killing
Wikipedia editors are debating whether Erika Kirk, wife of slain conservative activist Charlie Kirk, should have her own profile page. The page is currently locked until Sept. 18, preventing edits while editors weigh whether she meets the platform’s standards. Profile created after tragedy The profile was created shortly after Charlie Kirk’s death, which thrust Erika into the national spotlight. Her speech Friday night, in which she vowed to con…
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Leaning Left2Leaning Right6Center3Last UpdatedBias Distribution55% Right
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- 55% of the sources lean Right
55% Right
L 18%
C 27%
R 55%
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