The New College of Florida, which has undergone a right-wing transformation led by Governor Ron DeSantis in recent years, said it will commission a statue honoring Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk. The Sarasota school, the state’s only public liberal arts college, said in a statement that the monument will represent its commitment to “defend and fight for free speech and civil discourse in American life.” The announcement comes as countless journalists, educators, and cultural figures face professional retaliation for criticizing Kirk’s legacy of proliferating hate speech and suppressing dissenting voices. To read the full story by mayapontone, visit the link in bio. . . . Rendering of Charlie Kirk statue that will be erected on New College of Florida's campus (image courtesy the New College of Florida) #Statue #NewCollegeofFlorida #FreeSpeech