Author: cmackenzie

TX Gov. Signs Social Media Parental Control Bill

On Tuesday, Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed social media legislation (HB 18) into law requiring online platforms to provide parents with control over minors’ social media accounts and censoring certain types of content. Chamber of Progress opposed the legislation, raising concerns that the bill would isolate teens without supportive parents and ban access to information… Continue reading TX Gov. Signs Social Media Parental Control Bill

Conservatives: CJPA Forces Tech to Pay & Publish MAGA Media

This week, a prominent far-right activist acknowledged – in the conservative Daily Caller, a Tucker Carlson media outlet – that the California Journalism Preservation Act (CJPA) would result in a windfall for conservative media outlets and prevent Google and Meta from moderating disinformation posted to their sites.  Mike Davis, a right-wing activist who helped shepherd… Continue reading Conservatives: CJPA Forces Tech to Pay & Publish MAGA Media

SEC Sues Coinbase, Largest U.S. Crypto Trading Platform

On Tuesday, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) sued Coinbase for allegedly operating as an unregistered securities exchange, broker, and clearing agency. The lawsuit claims that Coinbase has been operating as an unregistered broker since 2019, although Coinbase went public in 2021, a process that required reporting to and approval from the SEC. Over the past… Continue reading SEC Sues Coinbase, Largest U.S. Crypto Trading Platform

California Assembly Passes CJPA Despite Lawmaker Concerns

On Thursday, the California Assembly passed the California Journalism Preservation Act (CJPA), a bill requiring online platforms to pay media outlets when hosting a news link to their content, including when a user shares a news link with their friends. During floor debate, Assemblymembers from both parties raised concerns about the legislation, including that it… Continue reading California Assembly Passes CJPA Despite Lawmaker Concerns

Minnesota Enacts Regressive Online Delivery Tax

Today, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz signed an omnibus bill including a delivery tax, adding a $0.50 fee to all online retail orders in the state. The delivery tax – which will go into effect in 2024 – has faced widespread opposition from local groups including OneMN.org, the Minnesota Retailers Association, local elected leaders, and community… Continue reading Minnesota Enacts Regressive Online Delivery Tax

Surgeon General Warning on Social Media

On Tuesday, U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek H. Murthy issued a report warning of social media’s potential harms to children. The report notes that social media has both positive and negative impacts on children and adolescents, and urges lawmakers and regulators to take immediate action to increase privacy and content protections for children online. “As… Continue reading Surgeon General Warning on Social Media