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Teens Are Watching Pornography, and It's Time to Talk About It

January 10, 2023

New research confirms that most teens surveyed have seen online pornography, but conversations with trusted adults can point them toward healthy ways to explore their sexuality.

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2021 Common Sense Research Roundup: Eight Surprising Findings

January 19, 2022

Media and technology continue to shape kids' lives in important ways.

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Social Media Is Doing More Harm Than Good

December 17, 2021

Congress is facing a watershed opportunity to change the trajectory of social media for our kids.

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Why We Can't Trust Facebook to Keep Kids Safe

September 30, 2021

Legislation proposed in the CAMRA and KIDS Acts would put much-needed guardrails in place to protect kids and teens online.

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Representation Matters: Four Powerful Statements from "Women in Focus: Big Tech and the Future of Hollywood"

April 27, 2021

The event featured women from politics and media discussing everything from the impact of big tech to the importance of representation in movies and TV

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Will Congress and Tech Leaders Step Up to Help Keep Kids Safe Online?

March 25, 2021

Kids need better protection today and beyond the pandemic.

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New Research Shows Kids' Mental Health Tied to Online Experiences

March 16, 2021

Healthy digital ecosystems support mental health for young people on their post-pandemic road to recovery.

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Digital "Censorship" Bills Pose Risks to Kids

March 16, 2021

State Lawmakers beware: bills preventing tech’s ability to enforce rules could make online spaces worse for children and teens.

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What Is the Age Appropriate Design Code?

January 20, 2021

Digging into the U.K.'s new child privacy rules.

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