Readers Poll: Political Violence Up, Freedom of Speech Down

Following the assassination of Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University on Sept. 10, we asked readers to weigh in on political violence and today’s civic climate.

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Readers Poll: Political Violence Up, Freedom of Speech Down

By T.J. Muscaro

September 20, 2025Updated:September 20, 2025

Charlie Kirk’s assassination marked a literal turning point in American politics, according to nearly 88 percent of the participants in The Epoch Times’ latest reader poll.

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