Kirsten Powers

American author and columnist

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May 2019 Expressed regret for previous writings against elective late-term abortions, clarifying that doctors, not the government, should help women decide in complex medical situations.
February 2019 Publicly apologized for being 'too judgmental and condemning' in her past statements on social media and in the press, acknowledging the need to recognize the humanity of everyone involved.
January 18 2019 Commented on the Covington Catholic High School students' confrontation with an Indigenous elder at the Lincoln Memorial, which led to public criticism and what she described as 'harassment' on Twitter.
July 2017 Published a USA Today article criticizing CNN's handling of a controversial Reddit user's anonymity, discussing issues of online anonymity and responsible journalism.
2015 Authored 'The Silencing: How the Left is Killing Free Speech', published by Regnery Press.
2011 Criticized Americans' lack of concern about the Muslim Brotherhood rising to power in Egypt, describing their attitude as 'naivete'.

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