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Erika Kirk, now the leader of the Turning Point USA organization after her husband Charlie Kirk’s slaying in September, said the group will work to get Vice-President JD Vance elected president in 2028. “We are going to get my husband’s friend JD Vance elected for 48 in the most resounding …
Read More »Danielle Smith on Carney, Kirk and pipelines
Front Burner Alberta Premier Danielle Smith on free speech after Charlie Kirk’s killing, the notwithstanding clause and trans youth laws, and her cautious optimism about the Carney government. CBC News · Posted: Sep 22, 2025 6:00 AM EDT | Last Updated: 6 hours ago On Saturday, Premier Smith responded to …
Read More »Washington Post editor’s firing leads to free speech questions after Kirk killing
Washington Post editor and columnist Karen Attiah said Monday she had been fired after more than a decade at the paper over comments made since Charlie Kirk’s fatal shooting — a dismissal being criticized by the newspaper’s union and free speech organizations. Attiah alleged on her Substack page she was fired for “speaking out against political violence, …
Read More »Alleged Charlie Kirk shooter in custody, identified as 22-year-old Utah man
Utah’s governor said early Friday that they have a suspect in custody in connection with the fatal shooting of right-wing activist Charlie Kirk earlier this week. The suspect was named as Tyler Robinson, 22, a state resident who did not attend Utah Valley University, where Kirk was gunned down. Officials …
Read More »Charlie Kirk appealed to young conservatives by using old-school tactics
Right-wing commentator Charlie Kirk’s certainty helped him gain a massive audience among young people looking for answers in an uncertain world. Scholars who study conservatism say his ability to organize and directly connect with people was key to his appeal. The 31-year-old, who was shot to death during an appearance …
Read More »As U.S. reels over Kirk shooting, accused would-be assassin of Trump goes on trial
The criminal trial of the man accused of trying to assassinate U.S. President Donald Trump at his Florida golf course begins with opening statements on Thursday, with defendant Ryan Routh representing himself in a proceeding set to showcase the increasing prominence of political violence in the U.S. Routh, 59, has …
Read More »News outlets were cautious with graphic video of Kirk shooting but millions already had it at their fingertips
Traditional news organizations were cautious in their mid-afternoon coverage of Charlie Kirk’s assassination Wednesday not to depict the moment he was shot — instead showing video of him tossing a hat to his audience moments before and panicked onlookers scattering wildly in the moments after. In practical terms, though, it mattered …
Read More »Alejandro Kirk leaves Blue Jays game
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted June 18, 2023 4:47 pm Descrease article font size Increase article font size ARLINGTON, Texas – Blue Jays catcher Alejandro Kirk has left Toronto’s game with the Texas Rangers after being hit by a pitch. Kirk had a laceration and contusion after being taking …
Read More »Kirk drives in winning run as Jays edge Astros 3-2
TORONTO – Strong defence and a clutch pinch-hit helped win the day for the Toronto Blue Jays on Wednesday. Another impressive performance from their starting pitcher was a big factor too. Alejandro Kirk drove in the go-ahead run in the seventh inning and Chris Bassitt worked eight strong frames as …
Read More »Manoah, Kirk re-sign with Blue Jays
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted March 11, 2023 3:18 pm Updated March 11, 2023 3:19 pm Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO – Ace pitcher Alek Manoah has had his contract renewed by the Toronto Blue Jays on Saturday and 14 other players, including all-star catcher …
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