Charlie Kirk reached out to Van Jones for a “respectful conversation” the day before he was killed. Now Jones reflects on what might have been, lamenting a missed chance for civil debate amid America’s polarized climate.

A teenager charged with the murder of a 17-year-old track star has received over $400,000 through a fundraiser, stirring public outrage and igniting discussions on race and justice. The case, involving the murder of a white teen by a black peer, has heightened tensions over issues of fairness and racial dynamics.