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Maryland’s Response to Charlie Kirk’s Assassination: One Vigil Is Not Enough

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In the days after Charlie Kirk’s assassination, Maryland saw only two candlelight gatherings—one broad call for peace in Harford County and one student-led vigil at the University of Maryland. Both were heartfelt, but compared to the nationwide response, Maryland’s silence is striking. One vigil is not enough; the state must do more to stand united against political violence.

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The Flag, the Suspension, and the Fight for Patriotism in Maryland Schools

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Seventeen-year-old Parker Jensen, a Marine Corps enlistee, was suspended from Towson High School for advocating the display of the U.S. flag in classrooms, violating Maryland law. His peaceful campaign faced backlash from the administration, reflecting a broader cultural trend where traditional patriotism is often punished in increasingly politicized educational environments.

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