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After Charlie Kirk’s murder, the US might seem hopelessly divided – is there any way forward?

  • Written by Lee Bebout, Professor of English, Arizona State University
After Charlie Kirk’s murder, the US might seem hopelessly divided – is there any way forward?Many people think the U.S. is at an inflection point.StudioM1/iStock via Getty Images

Shortly following the fatal shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, many politicians and pundits were quick to highlight the importance of civil discourse.

Utah Gov. Spencer Cox called for an “off-ramp” to political hostilities, while California...

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