Oklahoma Republicans Push for Charlie Kirk Statue in State Colleges Amid Political Tensions
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Oklahoma lawmakers proposed a bill requiring all public universities to build memorial plazas with statues of Charlie Kirk, praising him as a civil rights leader and Christian martyr, amid controversy and criticism over his legacy and comparisons to Martin Luther King Jr.
- Oklahoma Republicans propose all state colleges must have Charlie Kirk statue The Guardian
- Some Democrats oppose resolution honoring Charlie Kirk and condemning political violence NBC News
- Democrats voice fears of violence over Charlie Kirk vote: "Ugliest meeting I've ever seen" Axios
- Rep. Sherrill Statement on House Passage of Charlie Kirk Resolution Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill | (.gov)
- A congressman called Charlie Kirk Jesus's '13th disciple.' Other Christians disagree NPR
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