"As many as 40 academics have been dismissed in recent weeks, according to the American Association of University Professors. Many were targeted by rightwing campaigners, who seized on remarks they wrote or shared, and pressured their employers to take action. The late-night comedy host Jimmy Kimmel became the most high-profile suspension for comments related to Kirk. Kimmel is now back on air."
"A group of rightwing users on social media have jumped on posts critical of Kirk, tagging the employers of academics who wrote and shared them. Prominent influencers behind such campaigns include Jordan Chamberlain, a former Ron DeSantis staffer, and the LibsofTikTok account, which has a record of pushing misinformation and targeting individuals and businesses, resulting in bomb threats and harassment"
"Academics are particularly sensitive about Charlie Kirk because we were one of his first targets with the professor watch list, Leader said. The list, launched by Kirk in 2016, includes hundreds of professors around the US which it accuses of left-leaning bias. Many of those listed subsequently faced threats and harassment."
A climate of fear shrouds college campuses across the US after a string of professors were fired or punished for comments following Charlie Kirk's assassination. As many as 40 academics have been dismissed in recent weeks, according to the American Association of University Professors. Rightwing campaigners seized on remarks professors wrote or shared, tagging employers and pressuring institutions to act. Jimmy Kimmel was suspended over comments related to Kirk but has returned to air. Kirk's professor watch list, launched in 2016, targeted hundreds of professors and prompted threats and harassment. Influencers like Jordan Chamberlain and LibsofTikTok amplified campaigns linked to misinformation, bomb threats, and harassment.
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