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TPUSA Delays UW Chloe Cole Event Following Threats After Trans Student’s Killing

The decision underscores fears about violence at campus events.

Overview

  • TPUSA’s UW chapter, which planned a “Pick Up the Mic” talk with detransitioner Chloe Cole on Wednesday, postponed it after organizers cited explicit threats.
  • Student groups including Students for a Democratic Society and UW Divestment urged a disruptive protest, and right-leaning outlets reported Antifa-linked accounts called for direct action.
  • A 19-year-old transgender UW student was found fatally stabbed Sunday in the Nordheim Court laundry room, and police say no suspect or motive has been identified.
  • Roommates at the same complex told a local TV station a man broke in on April 25 in an incident they believe matches the suspect description, which Seattle police earlier circulated on a blotter post.
  • UW said the national TPUSA organization made the cancellation call, TPUSA vowed to reschedule, and the dispute over campus safety and outside speakers is likely to intensify.