NEW YORK — After the fatal shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, numerous workers were fired for their comments on his death, among them MSNBC political analyst Matthew Dowd.

Several conservative activists sought to identify social media users whose posts about Kirk they viewed as offensive or celebratory, targeting everyone from journalists to teachers. Right-wing influencer Laura Loomer said she would try to ruin the professional aspirations of anyone who celebrated Kirk's death.

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