Charlie Kirk’s troubling responses on social media, assassination discussions, historical turning points, and additional commentary
Libertarian: Social Media Confused by Kirk’s Death Reactions on social media to Charlie Kirk’s murder seem quite extreme, with many people going “out of the deep end.” Some even dismiss the situation with a laugh—the notion that he was just standing there. Robby Soave from Reason points out these reactions, accusing certain individuals, like Andrea […]
Historian compares quick social media videos to JFK’s Zapruder film, which was not viewed for more than ten years.
Impact of Footage on Political Violence Perception The assassination of President John F. Kennedy in 1963 marked a significant moment in American history, but strangely, it wasn’t until over a decade later that the public finally saw the infamous Zapruder film. Fast forward to today, and the recent murder of conservative activist Charlie Kirk is […]
Mexican Artists on Social Media Create ‘Corrido’ Folk Songs Paying Tribute to Charlie Kirk
This week, an artist known for his Mexican folk music began sharing original compositions on social media to honor conservative activist Charlie Kirk, through a traditional Corrid, which typically celebrates significant figures. Corrid songs often use instruments like trumpets and accordions to both tell stories and pay tribute to individuals. These songs narrate tales of […]
Matthew Dowd Holds ‘Right Wing Media Mob’ Responsible for His MSNBC Dismissal, Justifies His Unusual Remarks
Former MSNBC political analyst Matthew Dowd contends that his dismissal was not due to his comments but rather a reaction to what he describes as a “right-wing media mob.” “Right-wing media has been pursuing me across various platforms, and MSNBC reacted to the pressure,” Dowd noted in a recent post on his Substack. He stated […]
Hospital dismisses anesthesiologist due to Charlie Kirk’s social media post.
A healthcare worker in Virginia has been terminated after making controversial remarks about the death of Charlie Kirk. This incident has reportedly led to a growing number of firings and suspensions among employees who made comments perceived as inciting violence against public figures. As detailed in a correspondence from the hospital to Fox News Digital, […]
Video of Charlie Kirk being shot ignites discussion about social media rules online
Charlie Kirk’s Death Sparks Outcry and Platform Responses After conservative activist Charlie Kirk was fatally shot during a lecture at Utah Valley University, videos of the incident rapidly circulated on social media platforms like TikTok, X, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube. The disturbing footage reached viewers in mere minutes. In response, lawmakers expressed their frustration and […]
Matthew Dowd: MSNBC responded to ‘Right Wing media mob’ by letting someone go
Former MSNBC analyst Matthew Dowd expressed disappointment over his firing from the network, claiming it was a response to a “right-wing media mob” after his comments regarding the shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. In a post on Substack, Dowd stated that the right-wing media had effectively targeted him, prompting MSNBC to act. He mentioned […]
Social media is currently a harmful influence on our society.
Following the revelation of the arrest related to the assassination of Charlie Kirk, Utah Governor Spencer Cox faced backlash on social media, particularly due to the violent imagery often shared online. This response came in light of the governor’s announcement at a press conference on Friday morning, where he stated that 22-year-old Tyler Robinson was […]
Chinese State Media Expresses Worry Over ‘Gun Violence’ Following Charlie Kirk’s Assassination
On Thursday, China’s state-run Global Times aimed to leverage the assassination of Charlie Kirk, referring to “Chinese analysts” who argued that the killing underscores how solutions to gun violence are still elusive. Chinese Communist publications often pick and choose political excerpts from Associated Press reports, like those trying to shift blame towards the Democrats. This […]
Media Matters suddenly ceases publication following the shooting of Charlie Kirk
The American media outlet, known for its left-leaning focus, has paused all publishing activities following the assassination of Charlie Kirk. This has been described as “a miserable and upsetting time” by the monitoring group. “It didn’t seem appropriate to unveil some of our more in-depth projects today,” a spokesperson shared in an interview with the […]