A progressive group has launched a new college campus program aimed at countering Turning Point USA and winning over young voters, according to a new report.
The progressive media organization More Perfect Union announced its new More Perfect University program on Wednesday. The initiative has been described as a competitor to Turning Point USA, the conservative youth activist group co-founded by Charlie Kirk, according to the New York Times.
Josh Miller-Lewis, More Perfect Union’s co-founder and editor in chief, wrote on social media: “Excited to announce the launch of More Perfect University today. It’s past time for Turning Point to have some competition on college campuses.”
More Perfect University plans to host campus events and build a digital community where students can “collaborate, attend virtual events and trainings, and connect with organizers already building power and winning,” according to its website. They’ll also offer training for students to “tell local stories that take on unchecked power and inspire students beyond their own campus.”
“[More Perfect University] connects you with students everywhere and equips you with the tools you need to unrig our broken economic system,” the website reads.
The program is also aimed at winning over younger voters, particularly those who may have swung right in the last presidential election, according to the Times.
Faiz Shakir, executive director of More Perfect Union, told the outlet: “We’re hoping that an economic populist movement for the next generation will start through More Perfect Union on campuses.”
The Independent has contacted More Perfect Union and Turning Point USA for comment.
Turning Point USA, co-founded by Kirk in 2012, is dedicated to “identifying, educating, training, and organizing students to promote freedom,” according to its website. The group has a presence on more than 3,500 campuses in the U.S.
“Since its founding, Turning Point USA has embarked on a mission to build the most organized, active, and powerful conservative grassroots activist network on high school and college campuses across the country,” Turning Point’s website reads.
Kirk was well known for visiting college campuses and hosting the “Prove Me Wrong” debate series, where he invited students to challenge his beliefs. He was killed in September 2025 while speaking at a debate event on Utah Valley University’s campus.
The organization also has a wide network of contributors, described as “some of the country’s top conservative influencers.” The list includes conservative activists like Benny Johnson, Jack Posobiec and Riley Gaines.
