They don't mention this below but the act also outlaws student walk-outs during a speech, I guess anyone who walks out of a speech as an act of protest will be arrested and thrown in jail.
Wonder if this will be enforced equally for Muslim, pro-transgender,
Antifa, etc. speakers....
Tennessee House passes Charlie Kirk Act to protect free speech, heads to Governor's desk
by Sydney Keller
WZTV Nashville
April 15, 2026 at 3:01 PM
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) -- Tennessee lawmakers passed a bill aimed at protecting free speech on college campuses in honor of the late Charlie
Kirk.
The Charlie Kirk Act requires public colleges and universities in
Tennessee to adopt policies that promote open debate and institutional neutrality.
"Preserving campus free speech is integral to encouraging civil
discourse and protecting academic freedom," Bulso said. "The Charlie
Kirk Act creates critical safeguards for students and faculty and renews
the idea that our higher education institutions should be centers of intellectual debate. This legislation honors the legacy of Charlie Kirk
by promoting thoughtful engagement and defending religious freedom."
Under the new law, schools must follow guidelines similar to those used
by the University of Chicago since 2015. Those policies emphasize a university's role in promoting "fearless freedom of debate and
deliberation."
The bill also requires schools to adopt a policy on political and social action that encourages institutional neutrality, similar to the Kalven Report.
Additionally, public campuses and universities cannot disinvite speakers based on their viewpoints or because of threatened protests from
students or faculty. On the other hand, student organizations and
faculty members cannot be blocked from inviting speakers. The law also protects faculty from retaliation or discrimination based on viewpoints expressed in scholarly work or speech protected by the First Amendment.
The Charlie Kirk Act safeguards religious freedom and conscience rights
for students and faculty. Schools cannot deny recognition to student
groups based on religious beliefs or positions on abortion,
homosexuality or transgenderism.
Another bill honoring Kirk was signed by Governor Lee on Tuesday. The "Charlie Kirk American Heritage Act" will shape how religion is taught
in classrooms across the state by allowing local education agencies,
public charter schools and public colleges and universities to teach
students about the role of religion in American history -- specifically focusing on what the bill describes as the positive impacts of religion.
Both legislations honor Charlie Kirk, the political activist who founded Turning Point USA. Kirk was killed on Sept. 10, 2025, at Utah Valley University during a Turning Point USA event.
Rep. Gino Bulso (R-Brentwood) sponsored the Charlie Kirk Act, which
passed the Tennessee House of Representatives this week. The bill now
heads to Gov. Bill Lee's desk. Once signed, it will take effect
immediately for the purpose of adopting policies and on July 1 for all
other purposes.
super70s wrote:
They don't mention this below but the act also outlaws student walk-outs during a speech, I guess anyone who walks out of a speech as an act of protest will be arrested and thrown in jail.
Wonder if this will be enforced equally for Muslim, pro-transgender, Antifa, etc. speakers....
Tennessee House passes Charlie Kirk Act to protect free speech, heads to Governor's desk
by Sydney Keller
WZTV Nashville
April 15, 2026 at 3:01 PM
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) -- Tennessee lawmakers passed a bill aimed at protecting free speech on college campuses in honor of the late Charlie Kirk.
The Charlie Kirk Act requires public colleges and universities in
Tennessee to adopt policies that promote open debate and institutional neutrality.
"Preserving campus free speech is integral to encouraging civil discourse and protecting academic freedom," Bulso said. "The Charlie
Kirk Act creates critical safeguards for students and faculty and renews the idea that our higher education institutions should be centers of intellectual debate. This legislation honors the legacy of Charlie Kirk
by promoting thoughtful engagement and defending religious freedom."
Under the new law, schools must follow guidelines similar to those used
by the University of Chicago since 2015. Those policies emphasize a university's role in promoting "fearless freedom of debate and deliberation."
The bill also requires schools to adopt a policy on political and social action that encourages institutional neutrality, similar to the Kalven Report.
Additionally, public campuses and universities cannot disinvite speakers based on their viewpoints or because of threatened protests from
students or faculty. On the other hand, student organizations and
faculty members cannot be blocked from inviting speakers. The law also protects faculty from retaliation or discrimination based on viewpoints expressed in scholarly work or speech protected by the First Amendment.
The Charlie Kirk Act safeguards religious freedom and conscience rights
for students and faculty. Schools cannot deny recognition to student
groups based on religious beliefs or positions on abortion,
homosexuality or transgenderism.
Another bill honoring Kirk was signed by Governor Lee on Tuesday. The "Charlie Kirk American Heritage Act" will shape how religion is taught
in classrooms across the state by allowing local education agencies,
public charter schools and public colleges and universities to teach students about the role of religion in American history -- specifically focusing on what the bill describes as the positive impacts of religion.
Both legislations honor Charlie Kirk, the political activist who founded Turning Point USA. Kirk was killed on Sept. 10, 2025, at Utah Valley University during a Turning Point USA event.
Rep. Gino Bulso (R-Brentwood) sponsored the Charlie Kirk Act, which
passed the Tennessee House of Representatives this week. The bill now
heads to Gov. Bill Lee's desk. Once signed, it will take effect
immediately for the purpose of adopting policies and on July 1 for all other purposes.
Does it define 'open debate'?
In article <10rpjmg$1djjk$1@dont-email.me>,
"chine.bleu" <chine.bleu@yahoo.com> wrote:
super70s wrote:
They don't mention this below but the act also outlaws student walk-outs >>> during a speech, I guess anyone who walks out of a speech as an act of
protest will be arrested and thrown in jail.
Wonder if this will be enforced equally for Muslim, pro-transgender,
Antifa, etc. speakers....
Tennessee House passes Charlie Kirk Act to protect free speech, heads to >>> Governor's desk
by Sydney Keller
WZTV Nashville
April 15, 2026 at 3:01 PM
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) -- Tennessee lawmakers passed a bill aimed at
protecting free speech on college campuses in honor of the late Charlie
Kirk.
The Charlie Kirk Act requires public colleges and universities in
Tennessee to adopt policies that promote open debate and institutional
neutrality.
"Preserving campus free speech is integral to encouraging civil
discourse and protecting academic freedom," Bulso said. "The Charlie
Kirk Act creates critical safeguards for students and faculty and renews >>> the idea that our higher education institutions should be centers of
intellectual debate. This legislation honors the legacy of Charlie Kirk
by promoting thoughtful engagement and defending religious freedom."
Under the new law, schools must follow guidelines similar to those used
by the University of Chicago since 2015. Those policies emphasize a
university's role in promoting "fearless freedom of debate and
deliberation."
The bill also requires schools to adopt a policy on political and social >>> action that encourages institutional neutrality, similar to the Kalven
Report.
Additionally, public campuses and universities cannot disinvite speakers >>> based on their viewpoints or because of threatened protests from
students or faculty. On the other hand, student organizations and
faculty members cannot be blocked from inviting speakers. The law also
protects faculty from retaliation or discrimination based on viewpoints
expressed in scholarly work or speech protected by the First Amendment.
The Charlie Kirk Act safeguards religious freedom and conscience rights
for students and faculty. Schools cannot deny recognition to student
groups based on religious beliefs or positions on abortion,
homosexuality or transgenderism.
Another bill honoring Kirk was signed by Governor Lee on Tuesday. The
"Charlie Kirk American Heritage Act" will shape how religion is taught
in classrooms across the state by allowing local education agencies,
public charter schools and public colleges and universities to teach
students about the role of religion in American history -- specifically
focusing on what the bill describes as the positive impacts of religion. >>>
Both legislations honor Charlie Kirk, the political activist who founded >>> Turning Point USA. Kirk was killed on Sept. 10, 2025, at Utah Valley
University during a Turning Point USA event.
Rep. Gino Bulso (R-Brentwood) sponsored the Charlie Kirk Act, which
passed the Tennessee House of Representatives this week. The bill now
heads to Gov. Bill Lee's desk. Once signed, it will take effect
immediately for the purpose of adopting policies and on July 1 for all
other purposes.
Does it define 'open debate'?
They want open debate but only for their propaganda.
Also Kirk's rallies were hardly "civil discourse" as they put it.
They're not going to change any minds if only their own disciples show
up at a speech. The college newspapers should boycott coverage of them
also (maybe the kooks will figure out some way to penalize for that too).
In article <10rpjmg$1djjk$1@dont-email.me>,
"chine.bleu" <chine.bleu@yahoo.com> wrote:
super70s wrote:
They don't mention this below but the act also outlaws student walk-outs >>> during a speech, I guess anyone who walks out of a speech as an act of
protest will be arrested and thrown in jail.
Wonder if this will be enforced equally for Muslim, pro-transgender,
Antifa, etc. speakers....
Tennessee House passes Charlie Kirk Act to protect free speech, heads to >>> Governor's desk
by Sydney Keller
WZTV Nashville
April 15, 2026 at 3:01 PM
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) -- Tennessee lawmakers passed a bill aimed at
protecting free speech on college campuses in honor of the late Charlie
Kirk.
The Charlie Kirk Act requires public colleges and universities in
Tennessee to adopt policies that promote open debate and institutional
neutrality.
"Preserving campus free speech is integral to encouraging civil
discourse and protecting academic freedom," Bulso said. "The Charlie
Kirk Act creates critical safeguards for students and faculty and renews >>> the idea that our higher education institutions should be centers of
intellectual debate. This legislation honors the legacy of Charlie Kirk
by promoting thoughtful engagement and defending religious freedom."
Under the new law, schools must follow guidelines similar to those used
by the University of Chicago since 2015. Those policies emphasize a
university's role in promoting "fearless freedom of debate and
deliberation."
The bill also requires schools to adopt a policy on political and social >>> action that encourages institutional neutrality, similar to the Kalven
Report.
Additionally, public campuses and universities cannot disinvite speakers >>> based on their viewpoints or because of threatened protests from
students or faculty. On the other hand, student organizations and
faculty members cannot be blocked from inviting speakers. The law also
protects faculty from retaliation or discrimination based on viewpoints
expressed in scholarly work or speech protected by the First Amendment.
The Charlie Kirk Act safeguards religious freedom and conscience rights
for students and faculty. Schools cannot deny recognition to student
groups based on religious beliefs or positions on abortion,
homosexuality or transgenderism.
Another bill honoring Kirk was signed by Governor Lee on Tuesday. The
"Charlie Kirk American Heritage Act" will shape how religion is taught
in classrooms across the state by allowing local education agencies,
public charter schools and public colleges and universities to teach
students about the role of religion in American history -- specifically
focusing on what the bill describes as the positive impacts of religion. >>>
Both legislations honor Charlie Kirk, the political activist who founded >>> Turning Point USA. Kirk was killed on Sept. 10, 2025, at Utah Valley
University during a Turning Point USA event.
Rep. Gino Bulso (R-Brentwood) sponsored the Charlie Kirk Act, which
passed the Tennessee House of Representatives this week. The bill now
heads to Gov. Bill Lee's desk. Once signed, it will take effect
immediately for the purpose of adopting policies and on July 1 for all
other purposes.
Does it define 'open debate'?
They want open debate but only for their propaganda.
super70s wrote:
In article <10rpjmg$1djjk$1@dont-email.me>,
"chine.bleu" <chine.bleu@yahoo.com> wrote:
super70s wrote:
They don't mention this below but the act also outlaws student walk-outs >>>> during a speech, I guess anyone who walks out of a speech as an act of >>>> protest will be arrested and thrown in jail.
Wonder if this will be enforced equally for Muslim, pro-transgender,
Antifa, etc. speakers....
Tennessee House passes Charlie Kirk Act to protect free speech, heads to >>>> Governor's desk
by Sydney Keller
WZTV Nashville
April 15, 2026 at 3:01 PM
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) -- Tennessee lawmakers passed a bill aimed at
protecting free speech on college campuses in honor of the late Charlie >>>> Kirk.
The Charlie Kirk Act requires public colleges and universities in
Tennessee to adopt policies that promote open debate and institutional >>>> neutrality.
"Preserving campus free speech is integral to encouraging civil
discourse and protecting academic freedom," Bulso said. "The Charlie
Kirk Act creates critical safeguards for students and faculty and renews >>>> the idea that our higher education institutions should be centers of
intellectual debate. This legislation honors the legacy of Charlie Kirk >>>> by promoting thoughtful engagement and defending religious freedom."
Under the new law, schools must follow guidelines similar to those used >>>> by the University of Chicago since 2015. Those policies emphasize a
university's role in promoting "fearless freedom of debate and
deliberation."
The bill also requires schools to adopt a policy on political and social >>>> action that encourages institutional neutrality, similar to the Kalven >>>> Report.
Additionally, public campuses and universities cannot disinvite speakers >>>> based on their viewpoints or because of threatened protests from
students or faculty. On the other hand, student organizations and
faculty members cannot be blocked from inviting speakers. The law also >>>> protects faculty from retaliation or discrimination based on viewpoints >>>> expressed in scholarly work or speech protected by the First Amendment. >>>>
The Charlie Kirk Act safeguards religious freedom and conscience rights >>>> for students and faculty. Schools cannot deny recognition to student
groups based on religious beliefs or positions on abortion,
homosexuality or transgenderism.
Another bill honoring Kirk was signed by Governor Lee on Tuesday. The
"Charlie Kirk American Heritage Act" will shape how religion is taught >>>> in classrooms across the state by allowing local education agencies,
public charter schools and public colleges and universities to teach
students about the role of religion in American history -- specifically >>>> focusing on what the bill describes as the positive impacts of religion. >>>>
Both legislations honor Charlie Kirk, the political activist who founded >>>> Turning Point USA. Kirk was killed on Sept. 10, 2025, at Utah Valley
University during a Turning Point USA event.
Rep. Gino Bulso (R-Brentwood) sponsored the Charlie Kirk Act, which
passed the Tennessee House of Representatives this week. The bill now
heads to Gov. Bill Lee's desk. Once signed, it will take effect
immediately for the purpose of adopting policies and on July 1 for all >>>> other purposes.
Does it define 'open debate'?
They want open debate but only for their propaganda.
So like what Leftists have done for 200 years now? I'll raise a toast to that!
You're going for a helicopter ride.
So like what Leftists have done for 200 years now? I'll raise a toast to >that!
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