University of Texas El Paso: Why Laws Named After Tragedies Win Public Support
February 25, 2026
February 25, 2026
EL PASO, Texas, Feb. 25 (TNSjou) -- The University of Texas El Paso campus issued the following news release:
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Why Laws Named After Tragedies Win Public Support
UTEP research suggests victim-named bills persuade voters through sympathy, not policy
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When lawmakers name bills after victims of tragedy - think Megan's Law or the Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act of 1993 - public support surges, but this emotional boost m . . .
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Why Laws Named After Tragedies Win Public Support
UTEP research suggests victim-named bills persuade voters through sympathy, not policy
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When lawmakers name bills after victims of tragedy - think Megan's Law or the Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act of 1993 - public support surges, but this emotional boost m . . .