Charlie Kirk’s assassination represents more than the heartbreaking loss of a young life. It is a grim signal that our democracy is showing dangerous fractures. As someone who shared the same Christian faith, conservative values and affection for our country as Charlie, calling the news of this attack “shocking” does not begin to capture the impact of this tragedy.

The work that Charlie did, fueled by the love and gratitude he had for our country, will not cease. Through the passion he had to reach, engage and challenge the youth of America — across the political spectrum — he has shifted the political landscape. His legacy and his movement will live on.

In a free society, disagreements are meant to be resolved with ballots, debates and persuasion — not bullets. When political violence e

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