Update to the Jezebel Charlie Kirk Story

But in light of Wednesday’s events, and on the recommendation of our lawyers, we have removed the text. To be clear, this decision was driven by an abundance of caution for our staff and to avoid the piece being misused in a tense and volatile environment, not by a change in our editorial judgment. We may republish at a later date, but out of compassion for the victim’s family, we want to make clear that we prioritize an end to violence over anyone wanting to read about Etsy witches.

As we wrote on Wednesday morning, free speech is a cornerstone of American democracy. Kirk’s death was a tragic event that underscores both our country’s gun problem and the increasingly heated political divide. In the strongest terms possible, Jezebel does not condone, endorse, encourage, or excuse political violence of any kind.