“We won’t back down,” said SFLA’s Kristan Hawkins. “When people stop using their free speech rights, perhaps because of fear and intimidation, those rights cease to exist. The Pro-Life Generation will pick up Charlie’s torch and continue his legacy of defending mothers and their children – born and preborn. Look for us on campus.” FOR INTERVIEWS, EMAIL: [email protected] WASHINGTON D.C. (09-17-2025)

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“Charlie Kirk dedicated his life to defending free speech and inspiring a generation to speak boldly,” said Students for Life’s Kristan Hawkins. “In his honor, we’re calling on Congress to make October 14th, Charlie’s birthday, a national holiday called Charlie Kirk Free Speech Day. Our highly fractured country needs to remember that peacefully talking with each other represents a foundational

Autumn Whetsell, one of the National Leaders Collective’s (NLC) leaders of the month, is a Students for Life of America (SFLA) William Wilberforce Fellow attending Cerritos College in Norwalk, California.  Learn more about Whetsell’s activism below.    My journey in the pro-life movement started with something deeply personal. Before I was even born, my mom almost sent me to heaven early.    Because of her medical history, she went to an

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The world continues to reel from the tragic assassination of Charlie Kirk, a loss that has stirred hearts across continents. Whether they knew him personally or admired him from afar, countless individuals have been deeply moved by his sudden and shocking death.  READ: A Message from Kristan Hawkins: Remembering Charlie Kirk, A Loving Father, Husband & Fierce Defender of Life

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The heartbreak is immeasurable. Charlie Kirk was not only a devoted Christian, a loving husband, and a proud father—he was a fearless defender of Life and truth in a world that often rejects both.  Many of us at Students for Life of America (SFLA) had the privilege of working alongside Charlie and his incredible team at Turning Point USA (TPUSA). Together, we stood shoulder

I’m hearing right now that my dear friend and fellow defender of Life, Charlie Kirk, was killed today by a gunman who shot him on a college campus as he was speaking at Utah Valley University.  We are praying for Charlie, his wife (Erika), and his family, and ask you all to join us in doing the same. We all know