Charlie Kirk, right-wing political commentator and founder of Turning Point USA , was shot and killed Sept. 10 at Utah Valley University during a debate hosted by his organization. With his death, America slides further into a dangerous new era of political violence. In recent years, the country has seen other high profile attacks — including the murder of Melissa Hortman, former Minnesota state representative; the attempted assassination of President Donald Trump; the fire-bombing of Gov. Josh Shapiro’s home; the killing of Brian Thompson, UnitedHealthcare Chief Executive Officer; and the assault of Paul Pelosi with a hammer.
Kirk was best known for his viral, often heated, exchanges with college students about some of the largest issues facing the country. While this Edito