New Hampshire Republican seeks to criminalize doxing, firing for political views

By: Ethan DeWitt

Outlets: NH Bulletin

Published: January 20, 2026

Words: 1,264

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 4 days ago

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In the weeks after the assassination of the conservative activist Charlie Kirk last year, online speech became a battleground. Commentators sparred over Kirk’s legacy; supporters of Kirk, urged on by Vice President JD Vance, sought to pressure employers to fire those who mocked or celebrated the event. In many cases, they succeeded.

The furor was intense, but the techniques were nothing new. For years, the rise of social media has empowered new forms of …

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