At some point, it’s clear that the radical left will dance on the graves of conservatives who are murdered, and that’s exactly what has happened in one California city. A city commissioner in Northern California is drawing scrutiny after sharing online content that celebrated the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, intensifying debate over the rhetoric surrounding a rare political assassination.
Gwyneth Gilkey, a transgender member of the Martinez diversity and cultural commission, reposted an article from a transgender-focused news outlet on Bluesky that framed Kirk’s death as a victory. The reposted piece described Kirk as a damaging public figure and suggested his killing should be welcomed. Gilkey, who works as a senior threat analyst in cybersecurity at Capital One and joined the city commission earlier this year, is tasked with advancing initiatives in diversity, equity, and inclusion through community forums and dialogues, writes The Washington Free Beacon.
The article Gilkey shared was written by Evan Urquhart, a former Slate contributor described by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s Knight Science Journalism program as a leading voice in transgender media. Its headline openly expressed glee over Kirk’s assassination and included a satirical illustration depicting him in a degrading fashion. Urquhart, who recently received an MIT fellowship, wrote that he felt intense personal satisfaction at outliving Kirk, using coarse language to dismiss critics and stating his relief that Kirk had died at age 31.
It’s another example of how liberals have become significantly more accepting of violence compared to the rest of the country.
Kirk, founder of the youth-oriented conservative group Turning Point USA, was shot dead last week while speaking at Utah Valley University. Prosecutors say the accused gunman, 22-year-old Tyler Robinson, acted with political motives and plan to seek the death penalty. Investigators have described Robinson, who lived with a partner undergoing gender transition, as intensely fixated on Kirk. Digital records and witness testimony indicate his animosity was ideological and targeted.
The assassination has provoked a torrent of reactions, with some progressive voices defending or even celebrating the outcome while citing Kirk’s past commentary on race and social issues. Urquhart’s article referenced at least 15 cases of individuals who lost jobs after making mocking or celebratory remarks about Kirk, including a Nasdaq environmental consultant who used vulgar phrasing online.
As authorities in Utah continue probing the motives behind the shooting, and Kirk’s widow pledges to continue his advocacy, the episode raises broader questions about free expression, public discourse, and the responsibilities of officials in an era of deepening political violence.
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