Community
Buffalo speaks up: Letters to the editor for the week of Oct. 30, 2026
By Emily Tran
More members and money, and more fractures: The uncertain future of Erika Kirk’s Turning Point USA
Ava Martinez
Ava Martinez
Reporter · Buffalo, NY
Ava Martinez has spent over 3 years covering community issues in Buffalo, particularly focusing on social justice initiatives and grassroots movements. With a degree in Sociology from the University at Buffalo, she has a deep understanding of the societal factors impacting local neighborhoods. Ava previously worked as a community organizer before transitioning to journalism.
More from Ava →Reporter · Friday, October 30, 2026 at 5:05 PM · 1 min read
The 19th reports on the challenges facing Erika Kirk's Turning Point USA post her husband's assassination, amid rising tensions and changing dynamics among young conservatives.
Up nextBuffalo speaks up: Letters to the editor for the week of Oct. 30, 2026Community · 1 min read
