WYM Mod<p>Charlie Kirk's recent threats against universities raise eyebrows. He asserts federal funding cuts for those not favoring Turning Point USA, insisting that free speech protections don't cover external organizations. Citing a $400 million cut from Columbia over alleged antisemitism, Kirk’s demands reflect a broader attack on higher education. Critics label his approach as extremist and authoritarian, advocating for university autonomy. Explore the full commentary [here](<a href="https://crooksandliars.com/2025/03/charlie-kirk-if-universities-dont-kiss-his" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">crooksandliars.com/2025/03/cha</span><span class="invisible">rlie-kirk-if-universities-dont-kiss-his</span></a>). <a href="https://mastodon.vtip.me/tags/FreeSpeech" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>FreeSpeech</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.vtip.me/tags/Education" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Education</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.vtip.me/tags/MAGA" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>MAGA</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.vtip.me/tags/TurningPointUSA" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>TurningPointUSA</span></a></p>