A SmartHER Take: Why You Won't Hear The Word "Terrorist" In Today's News
Apr 3, 2024
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Words matter, particularly for journalists, wheN a simple word choice or missing context can change the meaning of a story.
We have a good example of this today: A mysterious attack on an Iranian consulate in Syria, with many news reports not mentioning the terrorist designations belonging to the groups involved.
Why? Jenna provides one reason in this quick SmartHER Take.