The death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk on September 10, 2025 at Utah Valley University sent reverberated across the United States. Kirk, who was shot at his event, was wearing a white t-shirt with the word “FREEDOM” emblazoned in bold letters. The shirt, seemingly simple in design, has since become a symbol among his followers, representing a broader ideological stance that has drawn both support and criticism. In Kansas, the symbol has unexpectedly entered the walls of an elementary school. Arbor Creek Elementary, in Olathe, has become the centre of national attention following an apparent decision by principal Melissa Snell to forbid staff from wearing Charlie Kirk’s “Freedom” shirts. The story first went viral on Tuesday when the X account “Libs of TikTok” shared what app
Why a Kansas elementary school principal banning Charlie Kirk’s ‘Freedom’ shirts is at the centre of outrage

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