Calling on the media to engage in responsible and voluntary journalistic practices to deny mass public murderers the attention they desire and minimize any possible "media contagion effect" of irresponsible and sensationalistic reporting practices.
Impact
If implemented, HCR58 could lead to significant changes in how media outlets report on mass public murders. The bill encourages media organizations to reflect on their responsibilities and consider how sensationalist reporting might encourage further incidents. This resolution does not directly amend any laws but seeks to influence journalistic standards and practices, potentially making the reporting of mass murders more sensitive and focused on the victims rather than the perpetrators.
Summary
HCR58 is a concurrent resolution that calls on the media to adopt responsible and voluntary journalistic practices aimed at minimizing the attention given to mass public murderers. The resolution emphasizes that media coverage often glorifies these individuals by highlighting their names, photographs, and life stories, which can inadvertently contribute to a media contagion effect. This resolution articulates the intent to prioritize the memorialization of victims and promote the heroic actions of those who prevent or respond to such tragedies.
Contention
The resolution arises from growing evidence that irresponsible media coverage can lead to an increase in mass public murders, with researchers noting the potential for a 'media contagion effect.' There may be contention about the resolution's feasibility and the implications it raises for First Amendment rights. Some may argue that while it is important to limit notoriety of mass public murderers, it could infringe upon journalistic freedoms and the public's right to know.
Same As
A concurrent resolution calling on the media to engage in responsible and voluntary journalistic practices to deny mass public murderers the attention they desire and minimize any possible "media contagion effect" of irresponsible and sensationalistic reporting practices.
A concurrent resolution calling on the media to engage in responsible and voluntary journalistic practices to deny mass public murderers the attention they desire and minimize any possible "media contagion effect" of irresponsible and sensationalistic reporting practices.
John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2023 This bill establishes new criteria for determining which states and political subdivisions must obtain preclearance before changes to voting practices may take effect. Preclearance is the process of receiving preapproval from the Department of Justice (DOJ) or the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia before making legal changes that would affect voting rights. A state and all of its political subdivisions shall be subject to preclearance of voting practice changes for a 10-year period if, during the previous 25 years: 15 or more voting rights violations occurred in the state; 10 or more violations occurred, at least 1 of which was committed by the state itself; or 3 or more violations occurred and the state administers the elections. A political subdivision as a separate unit shall also be subject to preclearance for a 10-year period if three or more voting rights violations occurred there during the previous 25 years. States and political subdivisions that meet certain thresholds regarding minority groups must preclear covered practices before implementation, such as redistricting. States and political subdivisions must notify the public of changes to voting practices. The bill authorizes DOJ to require states or political subdivisions to provide certain documents or answers to questions for enforcing voting rights. The bill outlines factors courts must consider when hearing challenges to voting practices, such as the extent of any history of official voting discrimination in the state or political subdivision.
A resolution condemning the coup that took place on February 1, 2021, in Burma and the Burmese military's detention of civilian leaders, calling for an immediate and unconditional release of all those detained, promoting accountability and justice for those killed by the Burmese military, and calling for those elected to serve in parliament to resume their duties without impediment, and for other purposes.
Calling on the Secretary of Education to work with stakeholders to immediately eliminate race-based Native logos, mascots, and names from State educational institutions, and calling on State educational institutions and national sports franchises to cease the unsanctioned use of such logos, mascots, and names.