- Eric Levitz @ Vox: The right’s vicious, ironic response to Charlie Kirk’s death
They’re calling him a martyr for free speech as they demand a violent crackdown on progressive dissent.
- Brett Wilkins @ AlterNet: Progressives — who reviled Charlie Kirk's politics — repudiate his murder
Tuesday’s assassination of far-right firebrand Charlie Kirk in Utah drew widespread condemnation from many of the same progressive figures who have previously decried his rampant bigotry, dismissal of gun deaths, and promotion of conspiracy theories including the “stolen” 2020 election.
- Anna Merlan, Julianne McShane and Kiera Butler @ Mother Jones: “THIS IS WAR”: Some Right-Wing Figures Call for Retribution Following Kirk Killing
“More people will be murdered if the Left isn’t crushed with the power of the state.”
- David Gilbert @ Wired: Right-Wing Activists Are Targeting People for Allegedly Celebrating Charlie Kirk’s Death
Extremists and an anonymously run website are posting identifying details about people accused of celebrating Charlie Kirk’s murder online. Some of those targeted are now getting death threats.
- Arthur Delaney @ HuffPost: Nancy Mace Baselessly Blames Democrats For Charlie Kirk's Death
"Democrats own this," the South Carolina Republican claimed. Police say the shooting suspect is not in custody.
- David Edwards @ Raw Story: GOP lawmaker calls for social media bans for all who 'belittle' Charlie Kirk
Rep. Clay Higgins (R-LA) called for lifetime social media bans on all people who "belittle" the killing of MAGA influencer Charlie Kirk.
