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Internet “Child Safety” Laws Could Leave Homeschooled Kids in the Dark

“For many children, the internet is a source of safety.”

Is the TikTok Ban Really Going to Happen? What We Know

It’s now up to the Supreme Court.

Internet “Child Safety” Laws Overlook Young People With Disabilities

Online communities are critical for young people with disabilities

The “Kids Online Safety Act” Is Dead For Now, But Advocates Warn It Will Return

The legislation was extensively criticized by the ACLU and other organizations for its potential to censor LGBTQ+ content.

Lawmakers Want to Cut Off Young People’s Access to Online Communities

This new bill would fundamentally change the way we interact online.

Olivia Rodrigo’s "All-American B*tch" Is Giving a Voice to “Feminine Rage”

People on TikTok are sharing their experiences with the precarious nature of feminine rage.

YouTube Wanted to Be Democratizing; What Will It Do To The 2024 Elections?

"When you have the largest community on Earth and its incentive is ad-based, that has all kinds of repercussions," says Alex Winter.

This Bill Threatens Access to LGBTQ+ Online Communities

The Kids Online Safety Act is a censorship bill in disguise.

I Don’t Want Another App, I Want Musk and Zuck to Cagefight Then Shut Up

They deserve what they get, whether that’s some much-needed government oversight or a punch in the nose.

The Grimly Absorbing Mystery of the Missing Submersible

The expeditions to explore the Titanic cost $250,000 per person.
Social Media

Billie Eilish Says She Deleted All Social Media Apps Off of Her Phone

The pop star explained that as a kid who grew up on the internet this decision was “a huge deal” for her.

Imagine Trying to Get Through School With Unreliable Internet

That’s the reality for many students in tribal communities.

What Is the Metaverse and Why Should We Care About It?

I don’t like it here. 

Elon Musk Is Buying Twitter. Is That Bad?

The short answer is, it could be.

Battling Digital Violence: UNFPA Launches Bodyright Campaign

“We want tech companies and policymakers to stop overlooking this.”

What Instagram Is Actually Doing to Your Mental Health

It doesn't have to work this way.

My Family Is Currently Living Through a Genocide

But the government has cut off all telecommunications.

Climate Deniers Are Embracing QAnon

“It’s the scariest thing I’ve ever encountered."

We Can’t Just Rely on the Government to Provide Internet

“Community self-reliance is key to survival during turbulent times.”