News Above the Noise—Week of September 14, 2025
1. Charlie Kirk’s Legacy and the Battle for America’s Future
Conservative activist Charlie Kirk was assassinated Wednesday in front of thousands of people while debating on a Utah college campus, sparking nationwide outrage and renewed fears over political violence. His death has further deepened partisan divides, with tributes and condemnations highlighting the sharp contrast in how he's viewed across the political spectrum, even to the point of toxic rhetoric across social media calling for “civil war.” Historians say the response to this moment will shape how the country remembers both Kirk and itself. Learn more here.
2. Tariffs Take a Toll
Since Trump’s new import tariffs kicked in this April, items from coffee to TV’s have surged in price. The data shows a clear spike in costs, pushing inflation further from the Fed’s 2% target and squeezing household budgets already under pressure. Learn more about which items are impacting everyday household spending.
3. The Power of Searching for Hidden Beauty
As political tensions and digital burnout rise, a new Washington Post essay from a former political columnist explores how reconnecting with the beauty and wonder of nature can restore empathy and mental health. Backed by science, the essay argues that awe, admiration, and time in nature aren’t luxuries, but lifelines. In a world of current vitriol, touching grass and feeling the sun on your skin could be an act of radical resistance.
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