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A Taxonomy of Dangerous Speech (And Why It Matters)
Last September, the day after Charlie Kirk was assassinated on the campus of Utah Valley University, I wrote a piece arguing that the recent uptick in political violence is not random. Words and ideas have consequences. Specifically, I argued that … Continue reading
Violence Isn’t Random: Understanding the Power of Words and Ideas
The recent death of Charlie Kirk has sent me into a tailspin of emotion and deep reflection. From reflection, I believe there is an important note that needs be said out loud. When we look honestly at political violence in … Continue reading


