Is speech truly free in America? As Trump’s allies call for punishment of those mocking the death of Charlie Kirk, many Americans worry that the government plans to remove the country’s most fundamental right.
‘Blatant censorship’ row sweeps USA
Monologue maestro: From his satirical monologues to his sometimes emotional calls for change, Jimmy Kimmel used his late-night show to skewer the absurdity of pop culture as well as to reflect on the day's most pressing issues. Glossary
Scalp - In several Indigenous cultures in North America, scalping was part of human trophy taking, which involved claiming human body parts war trophies: as an idiom, it means to remove someone from a job.
Trenchant - Sharp-edged. It derives from a French verb meaning "to cut".
Furore - An excited or angry reaction. It was originally an Italian word meaning "rage" or "madness".
Constitution - A document that sets out the fundamental rules according to which a country is governed, which are usually difficult to change.
Hate speech - The expression of hate towards someone because of race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation.
Cancel Culture - The act of withdrawing support for a person or entity because of their actions or views.
Censorship - Preventing or stopping speech, writing or communication that is considered harmful or "inconvenient".