- Katherine Kelaidis @ Vox: MAGA’s first martyr
The killing of Charlie Kirk could turn the movement into a faith that outlives Donald Trump.
- William Bredderman and Aneela Mirchandani @ Mother Jones: Inside the Hidden Conservative Network Bankrolling an “Ecosystem” of Right-Wing News
John Solomon’s Informing America set out to create an echo chamber to shape public opinion. It’s working.
- The Throckmorton Initiative: David Barton Appointed Texas History Advisor
State Board of Education picks Barton for advice on history.
- Jonathan Greco @ KOCO: Ryan Walters says every Oklahoma high school will have a Turning Point USA Club America chapter
Turning Point USA, which was co-founded by Charlie Kirk, helps organize and educate students in conservative principles.
- Will Neal @ The Daily Beast: Trump Goon Threatens Sandy Hook Hero for Suing Alex Jones
InfoWars founder celebrates after DOJ asks questions about FBI special agent who responded to the Connecticut school shooting.
- Matt Ford @ The New Republic: The Roberts Court Is Winning Its War on American Democracy
Twenty years ago, Chief Justice John Roberts took the oath of office and ushered in a new era for the Supreme Court. His 2005 confirmation vote marked the transition from the Rehnquist court—where a narrow majority of conservatives and moderates had largely maintained the status quo on abortion, affirmative action, and voting rights—into something much more reactionary.
