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Do conservative and liberal media frame terrorism differently?

Conservatives and liberals often talk about terrorism differently, but is this image reflected in conservative and liberal media? If so, what are the implications of ideology-based media coverage?

Dana Polackova • February 08, 2018

Mass Media and the Copycat Effect – A Public Threat?

Media reporting on suicide attacks may increase the likelihood of an at-risk individual with similar views to that of the subject to be inspired to commit a similar attack.

Former Intern at Leiden University • July 01, 2016

Media Vultures Risk Triggering Copycat Deaths

Reporting on celebrity suicides in a sensationalistic way is potentially harmful as it can lead to 'copycat' deaths.

Marieke Liem • September 01, 2014