{"id":2492709,"date":"2025-09-30T05:06:02","date_gmt":"2025-09-30T09:06:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/georgetown-wont-say-how-its-protecting-speech-on-campus\/"},"modified":"2025-09-30T05:07:48","modified_gmt":"2025-09-30T09:07:48","slug":"georgetown-wont-say-how-its-protecting-speech-on-campus","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/georgetown-wont-say-how-its-protecting-speech-on-campus\/","title":{"rendered":"Georgetown Won&#8217;t Say How It&#8217;s Protecting Speech On Campus"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">18<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fgeorgetown-wont-say-how-its-protecting-speech-on-campus%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2492709&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>The article reports that Georgetown University has not disclosed how it plans to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/im-launching-an-investigation-into-big-tech-censorship-heres-why\/\" title=\"I\u2019m Launching An Investigation Into Big Tech Censorship. Here\u2019s Why.\">protect free speech<\/a> and open debate following the appearance of multiple flyers on campus that celebrated the assassination of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk. These flyers, linked to the radical left-wing John Brown Club-an unrecognized student group with alleged ties to extremist organizations like Antifa-contained threatening language and a QR code inviting students to join activism efforts beyond symbolic protests.<\/p>\n<p>Despite confirming the removal of the flyers and an ongoing campus police investigation, Georgetown has not provided clear information on measures to safeguard free speech, notably for conservative voices. The university&#8217;s Vice President for Public Safety acknowledged the flyers caused distress and offered general safety and well-being resources but did not specify any targeted actions. Meanwhile, Georgetown has notably provided extensive resources supporting left-wing causes in recent years. The article highlights concerns over the university&#8217;s response and its commitment to ensuring campus safety and free expression for all students.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"article-body body-md bdr-top-black pt-30\">\n<div class=\"row justify-content-center\">\n<div class=\"col-12\">\n<figure class=\"article-thumbnail mb-30 mb-sm-60\">\n<div class=\"article-thumbnail-caption d-flex align-items-center justify-content-md-end label-xs mt-15\">         <i class=\"mdi mdi-camera me-10\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>         <span class=\"visually-hidden\">Image Credit<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Healy_Hall,_Georgetown_University,_Georgetown,_Washington,_DC_(46606951611).jpg\">Warren LeMay\/Wikimedia Commons\/<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/publicdomain\/zero\/1.0\/deed.en\">CC0 1.0<\/a>       <\/div>\n<\/figure><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"article-share text-center article-share-simple\">\n<h5 class=\"label-sm mb-10\">Share<\/h5>\n<ul class=\"article-share-list list-unstyled m-0 p-0\">\n<li class=\"article-share-facebook m-0\">       <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer\/sharer.php?u=https:\/\/thefederalist.com\/2025\/09\/30\/georgetown-university-wont-say-how-its-protecting-free-speech-after-leftist-threats-on-campus\/\" target=\"_blank\">         <i class=\"mdi mdi-facebook\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>         <span class=\"visually-hidden\">Share Article on Facebook<\/span>       <\/a>     <\/li>\n<li class=\"article-share-twitter m-0\">       <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=Georgetown%20University%20Won%E2%80%99t%20Say%20How%20It%E2%80%99s%20Protecting%20Free%20Speech%20After%20Leftist%20Threats%20On%20Campus&amp;url=https:\/\/thefederalist.com\/2025\/09\/30\/georgetown-university-wont-say-how-its-protecting-free-speech-after-leftist-threats-on-campus\/\" target=\"_blank\">         <i class=\"mdi mdi-twitter\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>         <span class=\"visually-hidden\">Share Article on Twitter<\/span>       <\/a>     <\/li>\n<li class=\"article-share-truth-social m-0\">       <a href=\"https:\/\/truthsocial.com\/share?title=Georgetown%20University%20Won%E2%80%99t%20Say%20How%20It%E2%80%99s%20Protecting%20Free%20Speech%20After%20Leftist%20Threats%20On%20Campus&amp;url=https:\/\/thefederalist.com\/2025\/09\/30\/georgetown-university-wont-say-how-its-protecting-free-speech-after-leftist-threats-on-campus\/\" target=\"_blank\">         <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"currentColor\" style=\"width:36px;height:auto;\" viewbox=\"0 0 92 93\"><path d=\"M69.444 55.716H56.772v10.37h12.672zM64.487 37.795V27.32H38.666v38.664h13.18v-28.19zM21.05 27.321h12.653v10.471H21.051z\" https:><\/path><\/svg>         <span class=\"visually-hidden\">Share Article on Truth Social<\/span>       <\/a>     <\/li>\n<li class=\"article-share-link m-0\">       <button data-clipboard-text=\"https:\/\/thefederalist.com\/2025\/09\/30\/georgetown-university-wont-say-how-its-protecting-free-speech-after-leftist-threats-on-campus\/\" data-tooltip-content=\"Copied!\" class=\"clip tooltip\">         <i class=\"mdi mdi-link-variant\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>         <span class=\"visually-hidden\">Copy Article Link<\/span>       <\/button>     <\/li>\n<li class=\"article-share-email m-0\">       <a href=\"mailto:?subject=Georgetown%20University%20Won%E2%80%99t%20Say%20How%20It%E2%80%99s%20Protecting%20Free%20Speech%20After%20Leftist%20Threats%20On%20Campus&amp;body=%20https:\/\/thefederalist.com\/2025\/09\/30\/georgetown-university-wont-say-how-its-protecting-free-speech-after-leftist-threats-on-campus\/\" target=\"_blank\">         <i class=\"mdi mdi-email\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>         <span class=\"visually-hidden\">Share Article via Email<\/span>       <\/a>     <\/li>\n<li class=\"article-share-email m-0\"><span class=\"printfriendly pf-button  pf-alignleft\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/thefederalist.com\/#\" rel=\"nofollow\" onclick=\"window.print(); return false;\" title=\"Printer Friendly, PDF &amp; Email\"><span id=\"printfriendly-text2\" class=\"pf-button-text\"><i class=\"mdi mdi-printer\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<p>Georgetown University won&rsquo;t say how it plans to protect free speech and open debate after several flyers celebrating the assassination of Charlie Kirk were found on campus, The Federalist has learned.<\/p>\n<p>Last week, <em>The Charlie Kirk Show<\/em>&nbsp;executive producer Andrew Kolvet <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/AndrewKolvet\/status\/1970916560794681518\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">posted<\/a>&nbsp;a photograph of what appeared to be a flyer on a bulletin board at the Washington, D.C.-area university. The sign reads, &ldquo;Hey, Fascist! Catch! The only political group that celebrates when Nazis die&rdquo; &mdash; a reference to the language engraved on one of the bullet casings that Kirk&rsquo;s alleged killer was planning to use in his assassination of the conservative speaker. <\/p>\n<div class=\"fdrlst__b89e9-paragraph-2 d-flex justify-content-center\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center; \" id=\"fdrlst__b89e9-716569337\">\n<div id=\"div-gpt-ad-1463670073398-0\" class=\"mb-30\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>As The Federalist previously <a href=\"https:\/\/thefederalist.com\/2025\/09\/24\/report-club-flyer-celebrating-charlie-kirks-assassination-found-at-georgetown-university-campus\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">reported<\/a>, the poster also included a QR code, which takes users to a webpage with a note that reads, &ldquo;We&rsquo;re building a community that&rsquo;s done with ceremonial resistance and strongly worded letters. If you want to make a real change in your community, let us now [sic] below.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>The organization whose name appeared on the flyers &mdash; which were <a href=\"https:\/\/www.georgetown.edu\/news\/investigation-of-violent-flyers-found-on-the-hilltop-campus\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">found<\/a> at multiple locations across campus &mdash; is the John Brown Club, a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/leaked-gop-messaging-guide-urges-senators-to-avoid-democrat-style-attacks-on-ketanji-brown-jackson\/\" title=\"Leaked GOP Messaging Guide Urges Senators To Avoid Democrat...Style Attacks On Ketanji Brown Jackson\">radical left-wing group<\/a> with <a href=\"https:\/\/thefederalist.com\/2025\/09\/24\/report-club-flyer-celebrating-charlie-kirks-assassination-found-at-georgetown-university-campus\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">reported ties<\/a> to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/the-red-wave-of-conservative-women-elected-to-congress\/\" title=\"The Red Wave of Conservative Women Elected to Congress\">left-wing violence<\/a> and extremist organizations like Antifa. The club does not appear on the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.georgetown.edu\/student-life\/clubs-organizations\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">list<\/a>&nbsp;of student clubs recognized by Georgetown.<\/p>\n<p>While Education Secretary <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/EDSecMcMahon\/status\/1970995195622604937\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Linda McMahon<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.georgetown.edu\/news\/investigation-of-violent-flyers-found-on-the-hilltop-campus\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Georgetown<\/a> have confirmed the flyers&rsquo; removal from school grounds and that campus police are investigating the incident, the college has stopped short of offering specific details on how it plans to protect free speech on campus &mdash; especially individuals with <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\" >mainstream conservative views similar<\/a> to Kirk&rsquo;s.<\/p>\n<p>In a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.georgetown.edu\/news\/investigation-of-violent-flyers-found-on-the-hilltop-campus\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sept. 25 press release<\/a> condemning the flyers and their incitement of violence against conservatives, Vice President for Public Safety Josh Bornstein acknowledged the threatening flyers &ldquo;have been distressing to members of our community.&rdquo; He offered links to the school&rsquo;s &ldquo;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.georgetown.edu\/everyhoyacares\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Every Hoya Cares website<\/a>&rdquo; and campus police&rsquo;s &ldquo;<a href=\"https:\/\/police.georgetown.edu\/services-and-resources\/campus-services\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Campus Services page<\/a>&rdquo; that provide &ldquo;[i]nformation about well-being resources&rdquo; and &ldquo;information on safety resources,&rdquo; respectively.<\/p>\n<p>The Federalist reached out to Georgetown University to further inquire about what actions the university is taking in response to Kirk&rsquo;s assassination and the flyers incident but did not receive a response by the deadline.<\/p>\n<p>The Federalist specifically requested to know what emails, newsletters, public events, vigils, or additional resources Georgetown has issued (if any) to help its students deal with the trauma of the assassination of Charlie Kirk on a college campus during a free speech event; what specific action(s) has Georgetown taken (if any) to ensure free speech and debate will be protected at the university; and what specific resources Georgetown is prepared to use to ensure the violent threats coming from the John Brown Club will not impede the safety of its students &mdash; particularly those who <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/leftist-reporters-slam-california-governor-candidate-larry-elder-for-downplaying-racism-in-america\/\" title=\"Leftist Reporters Slam California Governor Candidate Larry Elder For \u2018Downplaying Racism In America\u2019\">hold conservative views<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>It&rsquo;s worth mentioning that Georgetown has gone above and beyond to accommodate leftists at the university. As The Federalist previously <a href=\"https:\/\/thefederalist.com\/2025\/09\/24\/report-club-flyer-celebrating-charlie-kirks-assassination-found-at-georgetown-university-campus\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">noted<\/a>, the school began providing numerous resources catering to left-wing race politics following the 2020 death of George Floyd, including an &ldquo;Anti-Racism Toolkit,&rdquo; and members of Georgetown&rsquo;s Campus Ministry led a demonstration against &ldquo;systemic racism.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\">\n<div class=\"article-author-description fst-italic\">      Shawn Fleetwood is a staff writer for The Federalist and a graduate of the University of Mary Washington. He previously served as a state content writer for Convention of States Action and his work has been featured in numerous outlets, including RealClearPolitics, RealClearHealth, and Conservative Review. 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