The media are flunking their terrorism coverage

Edition: US - Today's top story: Mainstream media outlets are dropping the ball with terrorism coverage [Click here to view this message in your web-browser](. Edition: US 1 June 2017 [[The Conversation]Academic rigor, journalistic flair]( Editor's note 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. Nick Lehr Editor, Arts and Culture Top story Breathless reporting accompanies each attack, with little time spent addressing the underlying causes. Nick Lehr/The Conversation via Google [Mainstream media outlets are dropping the ball with terrorism coverage]( 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. Environment + Energy - [Should the US stay in the Paris Agreement? A majority of Democrats and Republicans think so]( 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. Politics + Society - [Private defense companies are here to stay – what does that mean for national security?]( Charles Mahoney, California State University, Long Beach For-profit corporations are deeply embedded in US national security infrastructure – and they're not going anywhere. - [The demographics of the #resistance]( 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. Science + Technology - [CRISPR controversy raises questions about gene-editing technique]( 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. Ethics + Religion - [Why Jefferson's vision of American Islam matters today]( 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. Health + Medicine - [How yoga is helping girls heal from trauma]( Rebecca Epstein, Georgetown University Yoga programs specifically designed to heal girls' trauma are showing results in facilities across the country. Here's how. Trending on Site - [The rising homegrown terror threat on the right]( - [America's worsening global reputation could put billions in US exports at risk]( - [Why a monthly period is especially hard for millions of women and girls around the world]( [Follow us on Twitter.]( [Join us on Facebook.]( You’re receiving this newsletter from [The Conversation](. Not interested anymore? [Unsubscribe instantly](. We’ll miss you. 625 Massachusetts Avenue Cambridge, MA 02139 USA