Contributing writer Anya Armentrout examines how social media harms Black youth disproportionately, why Minnesota’s new Stop the Harms Act matters and why advocates fear the federal KIDS Act would gut state-level protections that actually have teeth.
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AG Ellison Sues TikTok for Exploiting Minnesota Youth
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison has filed a lawsuit against TikTok, accusing it of exploiting children with addictive design features and harming youth mental health.
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Warning labels on social media are not the answer
Warning labels may seem protective, but they can alienate marginalized youth who rely on social media for connection, support, and mental health. Ericka Jones explains why a better approach is needed.