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September 10, 2026 ~ One year after the assassination of Charlie Kirk, FIRE has released its 2027 College Free Speech Rankings. Ryne Weiss, Director of Research for FIRE, joins Kevin Dietz to discuss how Michigan colleges scored, what the rankings reveal about campus speech climates, and the trends shaping free expression on campus.
OREM, Utah ~ One year after the assassination of conservative commentator and Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk, supporters across the country are pausing to remember his life and the impact he had on young conservative voters. Memorial events are being held Thursday, with many reflecting on his legacy and the broader conversations about political violence that followed his death.
For Kirk’s family, friends and supporters, the anniversary is about more than politics, serving as a moment to honor a husband, father and influential conservative voice. As tributes continue and the criminal case moves forward, many say the lessons from that tragic day remain relevant one year later.
