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After the earthquake: How the assassination of Charlie Kirk is reshaping campus speech nationwide
FIRE Research | November 13, 2025
Dec 31, 2025
The assasination of Charlie Kirk has had rippling effects on college campuses across the country. With Kirk’s killing ushering in national conversations surrounding free speech, the atmosphere of higher education will surely change. An extensive survey conducted by FIRE after Kirk’s murder shows that students are increasingly less comfortable expressing their views and are more concerned about political violence.
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