Conservative Backlash Sparks Firing Spree Over Charlie Kirk Comments
TL;DR
An online group called the Charlie Kirk Data Foundation is creating a searchable database of social media users who criticized or celebrated Kirk's death, claiming to analyze support for political violence, raising concerns about free speech and chilling effects on debate in America.
- Thousands flagged to face "consequences" for cheering Charlie Kirk's death Axios
- Workers fired, placed on leave for Charlie Kirk comments after assassination CBS News
- South Louisiana firings amid Charlie Kirk assassination fallout Axios
- ‘Inappropriate’ comments about Charlie Kirk shooting lead to university firings The Guardian
- After Kirk’s killing, a growing conservative campaign seeks to get his critics ostracized or fired PBS
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