Public school teachers face backlash for social media posts mocking Charlie Kirk’s assassination

Multiple educators across the United States were fired or placed on leave after posting celebratory comments on social media about Charlie Kirk's assassination. Read More

As educators face backlash over Charlie Kirk social media posts, teachers union decries 'attacks'

Since the killing of Kirk, a conservative activist, on Sept. 10, teachers throughout the country have been punished for social media posts about Kirk. In the Wachusett Regional School District, two ... Read More

Florida teachers, others face retribution for Charlie Kirk social media. Who has been fired?

People across Florida, particularly teachers, have been called out, shamed and even fired for their comments about conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Read More

OPS elementary teacher resigns after social media posts about Kirk

Owensboro Public Schools confirmed Wednesday evening that an elementary teacher has resigned, effective immediately. The resignation comes days after a Facebook post attributed to an OPS teacher, in ... Read More

Teachers should not be punished for Charlie Kirk social media posts, union tells Massachusetts schools

The Massachusetts Teachers Association says schools should not take action against teachers under fire for Charlie Kirk social media posts. Read More

Teachers Across the U.S. Get Suspended or Fired Over Posts Linked to Charlie Kirk

Charlie Kirk speaks before he is shot during Turning Point USA's visit to Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah, on Sept. 10, 2025. Teachers across the country have been fired or put on leave for their ... Read More

Teachers face threats, harassment after posting Charlie Kirk opinions on social media

A website called "Expose Charlie's Murders" has received nearly 30,000 submissions, highlighting posts from individuals who now report harassment and fear of violence. Read More

People are losing jobs due to social media posts about Charlie Kirk

Some GOP officials want to clamp down on perceived expressions of schadenfreude about Charlie Kirk's death. Conservative activists are publicizing social media posts that are "celebrating" his death. Read More

Connecticut school board members face backlash over political social media posts

Parents in Farmington believe elected officials involved with students’ education should not post their political beliefs on social media. Read More

Charlie Kirk shot dead: Did you mock him and post on social media? Authorities may soon come after you

Charlie Kirk, a conservative activist, was shot and killed at Utah Valley University. After his death, some people posted mocking or disrespectful comments on social media. Many faced job consequences ... Read More

Workers fired, placed on leave for Charlie Kirk comments after assassination

A range of companies and other organizations are sanctioning — and sometimes firing — workers over their public comments about Charlie Kirk. They may have little recourse. Read More