by: Lunden Mason
posted on Monday, November 06, 2023
To bolster advocates’ efforts to make a more effective case for creating safe, equitable, healthy communities, BMSG will be presenting findings from our research on how the news characterizes a range of issues, from anti-hunger programs to the intersection of domestic violence and homelessness. We hope you’ll be able to join us at APHA, Nov. 12-15 in Atlanta, or view our sessions virtually.
Tags: american public health association, apha, news analysis
by: Heather Gehlert
posted on Thursday, May 04, 2023
During the pandemic, news coverage of food assistance became less stigmatizing. But, as the COVID emergency ends and hunger-related benefits expire under the USDA’s Food and Nutrition Service, will shame return to the conversation? Or will our public narratives continue to support those in greatest need?
Tags: food assistance, hunger, media analysis, news analysis, snap
by: Heather Gehlert
posted on Friday, September 17, 2021
As gun violence rises and journalists pledge to cover the issue more effectively, BMSG researchers wanted to know how news about gun violence and firearm suicide has changed in recent years. Has the volume of coverage in California outlets increased or decreased? What types of violence receive the most attention? Is prevention present? A forthcoming BMSG news analysis, conducted in collaboration with our partners at the Hope and Heal Fund, will answer these and other questions about gun violence in the news. To learn more and to hear directly from our researchers, register for this Oct. 7 webinar.
Tags: community violence, domestic violence, firearm suicide, gun violence, news analysis, public health, violence prevention
by: Karra Gardin
posted on Wednesday, September 21, 2016
The news media have historically presented a distorted view of violence – one that ignores the role of the community conditions that foster it and overlooks prevention. Advocates can use a new BMSG study to broaden the conversation and show that community safety is achievable.
Tags: Black Lives Matter, community, news analysis, public health, safety, violence
by: Leeza Arbatman and Alysha Aziz
posted on Friday, November 20, 2015
New research from BMSG reveals how journalists cover adverse childhood experiences, why this matters, and ways to improve coverage.
Tags: adverse childhood experiences, childhood trauma, news analysis, paper tigers, public health
by: Laura Nixon
posted on Monday, June 29, 2015
Join us at this year’s Childhood Obesity Conference in San Diego, where we’ll share findings from our latest news analysis of soda tax debates and implications for public health advocates.
Tags: childhood obestiy conference, news analysis, soda tax, sugary drinks
