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After each terrorist attack, the mainstream media outlets seem to have their coverage down to a science: footage of the chaos, “Was it terrorism?” guesswork, and speculation about the perpetrator. But for all the breathless headlines, there continues to be little understanding of the complexities of terrorism and its relationship with Islam. USC Annenberg’s Philip Seib argues that the media have a role to play in combating terrorism, and it’s on them to come up with a more holistic approach to reporting on the topic.
And, as Congress considers Trump’s proposal to hike up defense spending, political scientist Charles Mahoney reveals just how dependent U.S. national security infrastructure is on private defense companies. Is there a way to hold these for-profit organizations accountable for the safety of Americans?
Overcoming trauma is a difficult and painful task, but there is some good news in the treatment landscape - yoga. A recent study suggests that yoga and mindfulness can help girls who have suffered trauma and abuse, serving as a way to de-stress and to connect to others.
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Breathless reporting accompanies each attack, with little time spent addressing the underlying causes.
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Philip Seib, University of Southern California, Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism
Terrorist attacks are more than 'breaking news,' but the media aren't taking a comprehensive approach to exploring the underlying issues.
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Environment + Energy
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Ed Maibach, George Mason University; Anthony Leiserowitz, Yale University; Jennifer Marlon, Yale University
The White House is deciding whether or not to stay in the Paris climate agreement. But a large majority of Americans – including Trump voters – want the U.S. to participate and lead.
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Politics + Society
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Charles Mahoney, California State University, Long Beach
For-profit corporations are deeply embedded in US national security infrastructure – and they're not going anywhere.
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Dana R. Fisher, University of Maryland; Dawn Marie Dow, University of Maryland; Rashawn Ray, University of Maryland
Who are those people out there marching on Washington, DC? Researchers at the University of Maryland did a survey to find out.
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Science + Technology
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Ian Haydon, University of Washington
A new research paper reports dangerous side effects in CRISPR-edited mice. Some scientists are pushing back, placing blame for the unwanted mutations on the experiment, not the technique.
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Ethics + Religion
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Denise A. Spellberg, University of Texas at Austin
The White House may not host the traditional reception for Ramadan this year. This would be a departure from tradition and the vision of America's founders.
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Health + Medicine
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Rebecca Epstein, Georgetown University
Yoga programs specifically designed to heal girls' trauma are showing results in facilities across the country. Here's how.
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