A Jacksonville teenager named Myles has a dream most high schoolers wouldn’t dare attempt: he wants to bring freedom of speech back into the classroom. His vision? Launching a Turning Point USA club at his school to restore honest dialogue and the lost art of debate.

Myles isn’t starting from scratch. He already has a student board and classmates eager to join. What he lacks is not student interest — it’s institutional support. But that hasn’t slowed him down. Inspired by Charlie Kirk’s example and anchored in his Christian faith, Myles is determined to create a space where young people can exchange ideas without fear — and to lean on God when challenges arise.

Why Debate Matters

Our nation was born out of debate. The Founding Fathers wrangled over every word of the Constitution, sharpening their arguments until timeless principles emerged. They didn’t retreat from hard conversations — they engaged them.

Myles believes his generation deserves the same. Debate forces students to think, research, and reason instead of parroting whatever social media serves up. It teaches wisdom, discernment, and respect. Without it, young adults are robbed of the training ground they need to become thoughtful citizens.

Safe Spaces vs. Open Ideas

Today, schools promote “safe spaces” — but usually for one side of the cultural divide. LGBTQ students, for instance, are guaranteed them. Myles asks: why not Conservatives? Better yet, why not make every classroom a safe space for ideas?

Truth doesn’t need protection from debate. Ideas don’t need to be shielded from disagreement. Myles is pushing for classrooms where respectful disagreement isn’t punished but encouraged — where the best ideas win, not just the loudest.

Courage Meets Resistance

The biggest hurdle? School policy requires every club to have a faculty “sponsor.” At first, no one volunteered. That’s when School Board Member April Carney stepped in.

Carney spoke out, raising the issue publicly and pressing for policy changes that would allow a community leader to serve as sponsor. At a meeting with Florida’s Attorney General, she made the case. The Attorney General was clear: Florida will not allow Conservative students to be silenced or denied equal access.

Predictably, the Left erupted. They accused Carney of “bypassing policy” — the same critics who demand exceptions for their own causes. Carney has even faced threats, but like Myles, she refuses to back down.

Helpers Showed Up

In a culture that often rewards conformity, Myles’ courage is contagious. His persistence has drawn supporters — people willing to stand with him against the tide. Together, they’re proving that one young man with conviction can spark a movement.

We salute the helpers who came alongside Myles:

• Neighbors and friends who heard his story and reached out through their networks.
• His local Turning Point USA board and students waiting for the club to begin.
• His parents, who encouraged him to move forward with his dream.
• School Board Members — especially April Carney — who sought equal access for a Turning Point USA club.
• James Uthmeier, Florida’s Attorney General, who spoke in support of equal access and assured Myles he was on his team.
• Turning Point USA headquarters, who encouraged Myles and provided the materials to get the club started.

And as of this writing, another “helper” has stepped up: a teacher at Myles’ school has volunteered to sponsor the club. It’s a great day for Myles — and for everyone who stood beside him.

Charlie Kirk Would Be Proud

If Charlie were here, we know he’d throw a hat to Myles — and line up for a photo with him and the helpers who made this victory possible.

Let this be a lesson for all — especially the naysayers on the Left: a fire has been lit. A new day is dawning. Cancel culture is losing its grip, and healthy dialogue and debate are on the rise.

The next generation is ready to lead, and Myles will certainly be among them. And we, dear friends, must be the helpers who cheer them on as they take their place at the front of the line.

What You Can Do

👉 Parents: Ask your schools what they’re doing to protect free speech and equal access for all students.
👉 Students: Don’t be afraid to raise your voice. Debate makes you stronger, not weaker.
👉 Community Leaders: Step up as helpers. Encourage, mentor, and stand with young people like Myles.

Because freedom of speech doesn’t survive by accident — it survives when everyday people defend it. Be a helper!