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Inside Iowa Politics: How Charlie Kirk’s death could impact Iowa
DES MOINES, Iowa (Gray Media Iowa State Capitol Bureau) -- The killing of one of the country’s most prominent conservative influencers rattled people across the country. Charlie Kirk died doing what he did so often: engaging with people while sharing his conservative politics.

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How Charlie Kirk changed conservative media — and American politics
Schools tried to ban phones and avoid politics. Then came Charlie Kirk's assassination
Utah governor pleads for public’s help in finding person who shot Charlie Kirk on university campus
The shooter who assassinated conservative activist Charlie Kirk and then vanished off a roof and into the woods remained at large more than 24 hours later Thursday as federal investigators appealed f...

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Former presidents call for end to political violence after Charlie Kirk assassination
Trump blames the 'radical left' for Charlie Kirk's killing, before a suspect is identified
'This is dangerous': Impact of Charlie Kirk's death felt throughout Georgia and beyond
“My faith has always been very important to me and for Charlie to get out there on college campuses and to spread the gospel is extremely impressive,” said Given.

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Charlie Kirk’s Final Words Included Debate on Gun Violence Before Fatal Shooting
Right-wing Trump ally Charlie Kirk shot dead at US university
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Feedback Friday: Journalists reflect on political rhetoric, violence and the role of the media

For this Feedback Friday on “Closer Look,” show host Rose Scott talks with a roundtable of journalists who discuss the challenges and responsibilities of sharing the differing views of the public and politicians.

Matthew Dowd: MSNBC reacted to ‘Right Wing media mob’ with firing

Ousted MSNBC analyst Matthew Dowd said MSNBC bent its knee to a “right wing media mob” after the outlet fired him over comments he made on air about the shooting of conservative activist Charlie

Fort Worth City Council member under fire for social media post on Charlie Kirk says political violence 'cannot and should not be tolerated'

A Fort Worth City Council member is under fire for sharing a post using an old quote from conservative activist Charlie Kirk after his fatal shooting.

Charlie Kirk offered Nick Sandmann 'friendship and comfort' during political firestorm

Northern Kentuckian Nicholas Sandmann was encouraged by activist Charlie Kirk during a viral political firestorm in 2019.

Nepal’s Social Media Ban Backfires as Politics Moves to a Chat Room

The Parliament of Nepal right now is Discord,” a user said of the platform popular with video gamers, where tens of thousands are debating the nation’s future.

Charlie Kirk painted as 'controversial,' 'provocative' in media’s assassination coverage

Mainstream media pundits labeled Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk as a “provocative" and controversial figure while reporting on his death Wednesday.

'JD and I don't agree on everything': Vance's mom navigates politics, social media

Social media criticism against her son, JD Vance, has sometimes tested the sense of peace Beverly Aikins fought for in sobriety.
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