The Real Conversation We’re Avoiding: Gun Violence Beyond Charlie Kirk

When I first saw the news after Charlie Kirk’s death, my immediate reaction wasn’t outrage or relief, moral judgment, or the need to take sides. It was simply this: it’s terrible that anyone dies violently, period. Yet, the way mainstream media responded struck me as utterly unnecessary. NPR ran a 26-minute video titled “How DoContinue reading “The Real Conversation We’re Avoiding: Gun Violence Beyond Charlie Kirk”

The Audience Was at Risk Too: Why We Cannot Overlook the Bigger Picture of Gun Violence

When news broke of the deadly shooting that killed Charlie Kirk, the headlines and conversations zeroed in on one figure: Kirk himself. His politics, his reputation, and his place in the American culture wars dominated the narrative. But here’s what’s missing from too many conversations: Charlie Kirk wasn’t the only one in the room. ThereContinue reading “The Audience Was at Risk Too: Why We Cannot Overlook the Bigger Picture of Gun Violence”