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A Colorado college student said he’s fighting back after his school’s student government blocked his effort to start a Turning Point USA (TPUSA) chapter — a move he calls an attack on free expression.
“I mean, we have a lot of people that are in the background that are saying they would love to sponsor us to do a lawsuit, but I’m trying to do it sort of the Christian way and go little by little, like go up the chain,” said Flynn, a senior at Fort Lewis College.
Flynn stood before the Associated Students of Fort Lewis College board as it voted against establishing a TPUSA chapter in front of a crowded room last week. The board held a meeting to discuss Flynn’s proposal to launch a chapter. According to the Durango Herald, the four-hour meeting was “filled wall-to-wall with students and community members.”
Jonah Flynn, a senior at Fort Lewis College in Colorado, was inspired by Charlie Kirk’s debating method to start a Turning Point USA chapter. (Tristan Wheelock/Bloomberg via Getty Images)
“[M]ore than 30 students spoke in opposition to the measure. Around 15 additional attendees hoping to speak against the measure were unable to address the room due to time constraints,” the Herald reported.
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After a public comment session and Flynn pleading his case to launch the chapter, arguing the importance of debate and “keeping the conversation going,” his efforts were unsuccessful.
The seven elected senators on the board blocked the chapter.
“Many of our morals and interests must be pushed to the side,” said Asa Worthington, the student body president of the Associated Students of Fort Lewis College. “The safety of our student body and the FLC community has always been and always will be ASFLC’s top priority.”
Critics alleged that Flynn’s plan mirrored TPUSA’s national “professor watchlist,” which has faced backlash. The Herald reported that only three people supported Flynn’s proposal to start a chapter.
Flynn told Fox News Digital that he will not give up and plans to file an appeal with the Student Court.
The benefits of registering the TPUSA chapter on FLC’s campus is that organizers have access to the school’s facilities for events. Flynn hopes to host a larger event than the one he held before through TPUSA. The event, “Debate a Conservative,” was touted as a success.
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Kirk’s debating style inspired Flynn to start a Turning Point USA chapter. His campus is located in La Plata County, which went heavily for Kamala Harris in 2024.
Kirk was assassinated on Sept. 10 while speaking at Utah Valley University, which has sparked a huge interest across the country to start new TPUSA chapters in high schools and colleges.
Colorado student Jonah Flynn is fighting back after the student government at his college struck down his effort to start a Turning Point USA chapter. (Fox News Digital)
“I was really upset by what happened to Charlie. I was just sort of mourning and emotional and upset about it. Then I decided that what we need to do is not sort of back down,” Flynn said.
He expected backlash when starting a chapter, but not to the extent of what occurred.
On Oct. 17, a petition which was launched by the Fort Lewis College community garnered over 400 signatures, arguing that TPUSA “has engaged in actions that directly harm our community.”
“At a college where many students identify as Indigenous, students of color, LGBTQ+, or from other underrepresented backgrounds, this harm cannot be ignored,” the petition reads. “We are calling on Fort Lewis College to take action that prioritizes student safety and well-being by refusing to recognize the TPUSA chapter as an RSO.”
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Shortly after the chapter was denied, a counter-petition launched backing TPUSA, garnering over 1,000 signatures so far.
Vice President JD Vance greets Erika Kirk, Charlie Kirk’s widow, during a Turning Point USA event at the University of Mississippi. (Jonathan Ernst/Pool/AFP via Getty Images)
“We, therefore, call upon the administration of Fort Lewis College to reverse the decision reached by the ASFLC and approve TPUSA’s application for RSO status,” the petition reads.
Flynn was disappointed at the outcome of the chapter being denied.
“I was quite ashamed of them, actually,” Flynn told Fox News Digital.
He still feels hopeful that the chapter will be approved at the college. He argued further that the denial of the TPUSA chapter was a clear violation of the U.S. Constitution and the school’s student body constitution as well.
“I think it’s very likely to happen. I think even though there were a lot of people that didn’t want the club to go through, I think in the wake of it, people realized no matter how much you hate the club, that was actually a violation of people’s rights,” Flynn added.
Fort Lewis College officials sent Fox News Digital the following statement.
“The Associated Students of Fort Lewis College (ASFLC), composed entirely of elected student representatives, recently voted to deny recognition of a proposed Turning Point USA chapter,” the spokesperson said.
The stamenet went on to say, “ASFLC reviews all new student organization proposals through a peer-to-peer process that includes opportunities for applicants to appeal decisions. As a public institution of higher education, Fort Lewis College also upholds the rights to free speech and expression for all members of our community, consistent with college policies and state and federal law. Please review FLC’s Revised Expression Statement.”
“We encourage all students to continue engaging in dialogue that reflects our shared values of learning, respect, and inclusion.”
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SALT LAKE CITY – The San Juan County assessor has resigned partway through his second term, following a recommendation that he be removed from office.
Rick Meyer’s resignation became effective on Monday, according to San Juan County Commissioner Lori Maughan. A copy of Meyer’s resignation letter was not immediately available.
This comes after the Utah State Tax Commission determined that Meyer had failed to follow the law and was “unfit to perform his duties.” In a letter last week to San Juan County commissioners, the tax commission recommended “the immediate removal of the San Juan County assessor from office to protect the public interest and restore the integrity of the property tax system in San Juan County.”
Among other things, Meyer was accused of failing to tax agricultural buildings, misclassifying property, and giving property tax exemptions to certain parcels, including vacant land, when he shouldn’t have.
The recommendation to remove Meyer from office was the first under a recent state law giving the Utah State Tax Commission more power to take corrective action against county assessors who aren’t doing their jobs properly. Assessors play a major role in the property tax process by determining the value of property throughout their counties.
Yet, it was unclear whether the San Juan County Commission could have actually removed Meyer from office had he not stepped down.
With Meyer’s resignation, the San Juan County Assessor’s Office has just one employee left. Deputy assessor Nathan Pitts will run the office until the San Juan County Republican Party recommends a replacement and the County Commission appoints one.
“It’s me holding down the fort here,” Pitts told KSL on Thursday, noting that he has spoken with the Utah Association of Counties and the state tax commission about plans for this interim period. “Everybody’s on board to assist and try to make it the best as we can, (but) I’ve definitely got my work cut out for me.”
Pitts said he does not plan to run for county assessor to replace his old boss.
“That is not my intention at all,” he said. “I’m quite content as a deputy assessor.”
Meyer was first elected as San Juan County assessor in 2020 and won reelection in 2024. His current term was set to conclude in 2029.
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4 things to know about the weather:
- Some needed rain early
- Sunshine On the way
- Nice, dry weekend
- Stormy Monday
Most of the area will get at least some rain this morning but a cold front will push the rain out and bring the sunshine back by early this afternoon.
Southern Maryland and the Northern Neck of VA will get the most rain (1/4” to 1/2”) while the Shenandoah Valley will be lucky to get much more than a few hundredths of an inch. Southeast Virginia is likely to get over 1” of rain. I-95 travel South of Richmond, and I-64 towards Virginia Beach, could be slowed by the rain. Here in our area, the rain will be over by noon and sunshine will be making a quick return.
Steady, northwest winds will bring much lower humidity levels and ensure a beautiful weekend for all of the Capital Pride activities and Father’s Day on Sunday.
Afternoon highs will mostly be in the low/mid 80s today and Saturday and the mid/upper 80s on Sunday.
Better still, overnight lows tonight and Saturday night will fall into the 50s north and west of Dulles Airport and the low-60s in metro D.C.
Download the NBC Washington app on iOS and Android to check the weather radar on the go.
Clouds will return late Sunday afternoon and rain chances will arrive late Sunday night. All of the forecast models are still showing a high chance for rain for Monday into Tuesday. This doesn’t look like a blockbuster event but rain totals of around 1/2” still look like a good bet.
All of our region is still in drought with extreme drought conditions for most of central Virginia and all of the Delmarva Peninsula. That Monday storm is pretty much our best chance for rain over the next 10-14 days. Thankfully, the long range temperature outlook is for daytime highs to stay in the 80s all the way through next week.
QuickCast
TODAY:
AM showers likely
Sunny, dry after 3 p.m.
Turning less humid
Wind: northwest 10-20 mph
Chance of rain: 60%
HIGHS: 80° to 85°
TONIGHT:
Mainly clear
Nice breeze
Cooler than average
Wind: northwest 10-15 mph
Chance of rain: 0%
LOWS: 55° to 65°
SATURDAY:
Sunny skies
Breezy afternoon
Very low humidity
Wind: northwest 15-20 mph
Chance of rain: 0%
HIGHS: 78° to 85°
SUNDAY:
Increasing clouds
Seasonably warm
Showers after 11 p.m.
Wind: northwest/west 10 mph
Chance of rain: HIGHS: 85° to 90°
MONDAY:
Cloudy, breezy and humid
Rain, thunderstorms
Rainfall near 1/2” likely
Wind: southwest 15-25 mph
Chance of rain: 80%
HIGHS: 83° to 88°
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