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Posted by: Paul Burch on Aug 15, 2023

Tennessee Rep. Andy Ogles, R-Columbia, and Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, have proposed a resolution that names “irresponsible and sensationalistic” reporting practices as a major factor in the recent rise in mass gun violence across the country, the Commercial Appeal reports. The resolution calls on the media to change its coverage of mass shootings and “prioritizing coverage” of heroics “of any law enforcement, first responders or bystanders.” The proposal has been criticized by First Amendment advocates for the potential harm of limiting coverage on an issue that poses a danger to the public.