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Stop the Charlie Kirk Myth Before It Becomes Our National Narrative. [1]
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Date: 2025-09-15
The Right’s deification of Charlie Kirk, amplified by the media, risks cementing a false legacy built on hate and division.
Stop the Charlie Kirk Myth.
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Charlie Kirk’s assassination has sparked a dangerous narrative. The right wing and mainstream media are attempting to turn him into a martyr, erasing the hatred and division he sowed. Progressives must unequivocally condemn the murder while resisting the myth-making that marginalizes women, LGBTQ+ individuals, and communities of color. This moment is a test of whether truth can prevail over propaganda.
Independent media must push back against corporate-driven narratives to defend truth and justice.
Charlie Kirk’s rhetoric was rooted in hate, targeting marginalized groups and spreading division.
The right is framing Kirk as a saint while blaming the left for radicalization without evidence.
Progressive values focus on universal equality, empathy, and evidence-based policymaking.
Deifying figures like Kirk threatens democracy and enables creeping fascism.
The assassination of Charlie Kirk is wrong and tragic, but equally dangerous is the right-wing effort to rewrite his legacy. Kirk’s platform fueled hate and bigotry, and progressives must resist attempts to frame his ideology as virtuous. Allowing this myth-making to stand threatens marginalized communities and moves America closer to authoritarianism.
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