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The evangelical Christian faith on display at Kirk’s memorial shaped his politics
Sarah McCammon Charlie Kirk’s evangelical faith was on display at his memorial service this weekend in Arizona. The service, held on a Sunday morning, felt much like a worship service, complete with prayers, songs and a call from Kirk’s widow to “forgive” Kirk’s alleged killer “because it was what Christ did.” The event opened with…
Social media is shattering America’s understanding of Charlie Kirk’s death
Geoff Brumfiel When Vice President Vance hosted an episode of conservative activist Charlie Kirk’s podcast on Monday, he blamed an “incredibly destructive movement of left-wing extremism” for Kirk’s assasination. That same night, talk show host Jimmy Kimmel said the “MAGA gang” was desperately trying to characterize the killer as “anything other than one of them.”…
Charlie Kirk’s suspected killer brought into custody after confessing to father
A 22-year-old from Utah has been arrested over the killing of right-wing activist Charlie Kirk, who was shot dead while on stage at a university event earlier this week. Tyler Robinson was taken into custody late on Thursday, after a 33-hour manhunt that ended after his father helped persuade him to surrender to police. His…
‘I will never let your legacy die’ – Charlie Kirk’s widow gives tearful address after shooting
Charlie Kirk’s widow, Erika, has given a tearful address in which she thanked first responders for trying to save her husband’s life after he was fatally shot on a Utah university campus. In a livestream, standing beside her husband’s empty chair that he used during podcast tapings, she quoted the Bible and spoke about his…
How the Italian anthem ‘Bella Ciao’ is connected to Charlie Kirk’s killing
Chloe Veltman One of the unfired bullet casings authorities are saying was found with the gun used in the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk is apparently inscribed with lyrics from a famous, old Italian anti-fascist anthem. The words “O bella ciao, bella ciao, bella ciao, ciao, ciao” form the chorus of “Bella Ciao” —…
Charlie Kirk’s killing raises the stakes for campus security
Martin Kaste Charlie Kirk’s assassination at an outdoor event at Utah Valley University on Wednesday has increased concerns about security and free speech on college campuses, and university police chiefs are thinking through what the shooting may mean for security at their schools. The event drew about 3,000 people to an amphitheater-shaped space on campus,…
Young fans and critics debate Charlie Kirk’s political legacy
The sudden and violent death of the American activist Charlie Kirk, who rallied a youth movement and held celebrity status among his fans, has sparked fierce debate over his political legacy. The 31-year-old’s young supporters appreciated his conservative Christian values and frank opinions. Speaking to the BBC, many were in tears as they remembered a…
Charlie Kirk’s assassination sparks grief and rage online
By Geoff Brumfiel , Huo Jingnan , Jude Joffe-Block , Audrey Nguyen As news of the death of Charlie Kirk broke yesterday, conservative journalist Megyn Kelly was interviewing Glenn Beck, a prominent political commentator on the right. “There are news outlets reporting the worst now Glenn,” Kelly said, choking back tears. “They’re reporting that Charlie…