(The Center Square) – Independent journalist Nick Shirley blasted California for its political climate and lack of accountability during an address Tuesday night near the University of Mississippi.
California is trying to suppress citizen watchdogs, Shirley warned a crowd of 200 or so students at a Turning Point USA event at Booth's BBQ Restaurant.
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