Senator Mike Lee of Utah and Representative Andy Ogles of Tennessee have introduced a joint resolution aimed at urging the media to adopt more responsible journalistic practices when reporting on mass shootings. The resolution is intended to reduce what has been termed the “media contagion effect,” a phenomenon in which sensationalized coverage of mass public murders increases the likelihood of subsequent shootings.

Sen. Lee’s Stance: Reducing Notoriety to Prevent Future Violence

In a press release, Sen.

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