February 11, 2026, is shaping up to be a historic night. That’s when RealClear will host its third annual Samizdat Prize Gala at The Breakers in Palm Beach, Florida. The Samizdat Prize is an annual award given to journalists, authors, and public figures who resist censorship and stand for truth. One of those exemplars is the late Charlie Kirk, who was killed in the very act of public discourse.
Charlie dedicated his life to the arduous work of civil debate. In an age of unabated political division, clickbait, and partisan grifting, Charlie remained steadfast in his resolve to change hearts and minds through reasoned dialogue. That he was allegedly murdered by someone who found his views intolerable speaks volumes about what ails our body politic today.
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