RIGHT SIDE

an attack on every American who dares to believe, speak, and stand for truth

Isabella Luff

The assassination of Charlie Kirk stands as an egregious attack on free speech and the very heart of American democracy. It was an act so vile that I wholeheartedly believe to excuse, defend, or revel in it is to align yourself with hatred for this nation and a rejection of your own humanity. Kirk, a champion for civil discourse, was savagely murdered in the very moment he was exercising the most fundamental of American rights: the freedom of open discussion. 

At just 31 years old, on September 10, 2025, at a Utah Valley University event, while addressing nearly 3,000 students and supporters during his Fall 2025 American Comeback Tour, Charlie Kirk became a martyr to liberty.    

If you use social media, you know the name Charlie Kirk. He has become a household name among students and one of the most powerful, uncompromising right-wing voices of his generation. Dismantling radical leftist arguments with unapologetic conviction and sharp wit, Kirk captivated audiences both on campus and across the nation, commanding the attention of conservatives and liberals alike.  

Kirk’s mission through Turning Point USA was a breath of fresh air for many young conservatives. It provided students with strength in environments where many felt their views were often silenced by their peers and even professors. Kirk created a platform that defended the right to open debate, giving conservative students the courage to stand firm in their beliefs. The day of the assassination was a profound shock, not only because of the brutality in the act itself, but also because it occurred in the very forum Kirk had dedicated to dialogue and debate. On September 10th, a chilling truth was laid bare before the nation: if it could happen to him, it could happen to anyone who dares to speak out.   

I want to end on this note: This was an attack on a man who stood up for American values. This was an attack on a man whose life was taken for his unwavering commitment to what he believed in. This was an attack on a husband. This was an attack on a father. In this time of unimaginable loss, my heart is with his family. 

This was an attack on every American who dares to believe, speak, and stand for the truth. 

Thank you, Charlie Kirk, for your relentless voice and your sacrifice in defense of the freedoms that define America.