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The memorial service for conservative activist Charlie Kirk featured tributes highlighting his faith, patriotism, and influence on young conservatives, with notable speakers including President Trump and Erika Kirk, his widow. The event drew thousands and emphasized Kirk's role in shaping the conservative movement and his close ties with Trump and other political figures.
Linda L. Bean, granddaughter of L.L. Bean founder, has passed away at 82. Known for her entrepreneurial spirit, philanthropy, and conservative activism, she served on the company's board, promoted Maine lobster, and supported Republican causes. Despite her conservative views, she found common ground with others in her love for Maine.
CNN's Shimon Prokupecz discusses his confrontation with Michele Morrow, the GOP nominee for North Carolina's public school system, who had previously called for the execution of prominent Democrats and referenced QAnon in her tweets between 2019 and 2021.
A clash between a conservative activist and a transgender person in Vancouver went viral after the activist, known as "Billboard Chris," was punched while wearing a billboard protesting transgender treatment for young people. The altercation continued on a bus, where the transgender person grabbed the activist's billboard and accused him of being transphobic, leading to the activist being kicked off the bus. The activist has faced multiple instances of violence while protesting transgender treatment for young people, stating that the violence is a small price to pay compared to the issues affecting children.
Samuel "Joe" Wurzelbacher, known as "Joe the Plumber" after questioning Barack Obama's economic policies during the 2008 presidential campaign, has died at the age of 49. Wurzelbacher, who later became involved in politics himself, passed away after a long illness from pancreatic cancer. He gained fame for his exchange with Obama and went on to campaign with John McCain and Sarah Palin. Despite a bid for a U.S. House seat in 2012, he returned to working as a plumber after giving up on politics. Survived by his wife and four children, Wurzelbacher's son described him as a true patriot and a believer in spreading the message of God.
A conservative activist has filed lawsuits against two major law firms, Perkins Coie LLP and Morrison & Foerster, over their diversity fellowships, alleging that the programs discriminate based on race. The lawsuits claim that the fellowships, which are limited to students of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, and students with disabilities, violate the Civil Rights Act of 1866. The activist argues that these programs should be available to all applicants, regardless of race. The legal action comes in the wake of the Supreme Court's ruling against racial consideration in college admissions and amid a broader campaign against diversity initiatives in the private sector.
Conservative activist "Billboard Chris" was violently assaulted by aggressive transgender activists at a pro-trans rally in Vancouver, Canada. The activist claimed that Vancouver PD "did nothing" to keep the militant trans rally goer from assaulting him beyond making sure he wasn’t injured more in the attack. The officer on duty during the attack put part of the blame on him, saying, "Chris, I saw you get very close to people."