CU Boulder学生取消2026年TEDxCU自由演讲人的邀请, 因为2024年政治暴力后的安全顾虑。 CU Boulder students canceled a liberal speaker’s invitation for 2026 TEDxCU due to safety concerns after political violence in 2024.

组织2026年TEDxCU活动的CU Boulder学生在2024年暗杀保守活动分子Charlie Kirk和Donald Trump未遂暗杀Donald Trump之后,撤回了对自由评论家Dean Withers关于安全问题的邀请。 CU Boulder students organizing the 2026 TEDxCU event withdrew an invitation to liberal commentator Dean Withers over safety concerns following the 2024 assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk and the attempted assassination of Donald Trump. 尽管活动主题是 " 相反的, " 旨在促进跨越政治分歧的对话,但组织者指出,政治紧张局势和暴力风险不断上升。 Despite the event’s theme “On the Contrary,” aimed at fostering dialogue across political divides, organizers cited rising political tensions and risks of violence. 虽然有些人对避免一名可能具有影响力的演讲者表示遗憾,但另一些人强调,必须优先注意安全问题,特别是鉴于该活动出席人数众多。 While some expressed regret over avoiding a potentially impactful speaker, others emphasized the need to prioritize safety, especially given the event’s large attendance. 这一决定反映了学生在日益两极分化的气候下平衡言论自由与安全的更广泛挑战。 The decision reflects a broader challenge among students to balance free expression with security in an increasingly polarized climate.