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Social media has us in its grip and won’t let go. The Charlie Kirk killing is a case study

Politicians and experts question the technology’s impact as platforms struggle to contain assassination videos and calls for retribution.

Charlie Kirk’s mastery of social media was key to his rise as an influence in conservative politics. So the extent to which his death and its aftermath have played out on those forums shouldn’t come as a surprise.
In a microcosm of life today, social… [6377 chars]

Source: The Oregonian | Published: 2025-09-16T18:09:55Z

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