We Hold that Roe and Casey Must Be Overruled.” #scotus

Digital Journalism on Abortion Rights

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ID12908718
AuthorsKelli S Boling (0000-0003-1236-8761, University of Nebraska–Lincoln, corresponding author), Jessica Walsh (0000-0002-5836-1162, University of Nebraska–Lincoln)
Year2023
Volume19
Issue9
Pages2062-2079
Publication date2023-12-26
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessNo
TypeARTICLE
VenueJournalism Practice (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1751-2786 • E-ISSN: 1751-2794
PublisherTaylor & Francis (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1080/17512786.2023.2298239
OpenAlexW4390269863
LanguageEN
Citations received1
References cited33

Using discourse analysis to examine 3995 tweets by 1939 journalists following the leak of the Roe v. Wade decision on 3 May 2022, through the final opinion on 24 June 2022, this study analyzes how journalists used Twitter, now known as X, during a politically charged national debate on abortion rights. Since an online-only media outlet posted the original story, we examine the contingencies and constraints of digital journalism and the ensuing platformization. Findings demonstrate that journalists focused on “speed over depth” immediately following the leak, adhering to the norm of a 24-h news cycle. The conversation shifts show journalists focusing on the leak, transforming the news to be relevant at the local level and reflecting changed journalistic norms in the digital space. The journalists focused on four topics during the event: “breaking” news, politics, how the decision impacts people in real life, and what people can/are doing to make a difference

Abortion · Conversation · Digital media · Journalism · Media studies · Norm (philosophy · Political science · Politics · Social media · Sociology · Law · Law, Rights, and Freedoms · Media Studies and Communication · Reproductive Health and Contraception

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