"After a wave of teen suicides in the 1980s, news outlets began reporting on these deaths more…"
“After a wave of teen suicides in the 1980s, news outlets began reporting on these deaths more cautiously. Similar guidelines could help prevent more shooting sprees.” – On The Atlantic: The Media Needs to Stop Inspiring Copycat Murders. Here’s …
shortformblog: In case Time’s Person of the Year made you feel…
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In case Time’s Person of the Year made you feel a bit cynical, Quartz has you covered with a nice antidote. “While Time, the popularizers of the person of the year concept, is right that the president dominated 2012, it’s worth re…
"The researchers examined 29 rigorous studies between 1983 and 2005 that assessed the effectiveness…"
“The researchers examined 29 rigorous studies between 1983 and 2005 that assessed the effectiveness of four major areas of gun violence interventions: information, training, and storage campaigns; gun buy-back programs; gun laws; and law enforcement …
"We have a problem with rushing to judgment."
“We have a problem with rushing to judgment.” – Salon’s Matt Bors talks about the problem with the media frequently posting without confirmation.
Also, here’s the Poynter article.