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Media Attention

The role of media attention in shaping public perception and policy discussions around mass shootings

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Feb 2, 2026

What academic research exists on the impact of paid crowd appearances on media coverage and public opinion?

Academic work that directly studies the effects of (hired audiences at events, rallies, storefront openings, TV tapings) is scarce in the materials provided; however, adjacent research on , , , and of...

Jan 30, 2026

How do researchers define 'mass shooting' and does definition affect counts by political affiliation?

Researchers do not agree on a single definition of "," and the way scholars and databases set victim thresholds, include or exclude domestic or gang-related incidents, or focus on "public" attacks mat...