evangreer , to random
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Alright, it's official. The dangerous & misguided Kids Online Safety Act () will go to a "mark up" vote in the House Energy & Commerce Committee this morning, Thursday, May 23. THIS IS JUST A SUBCOMMITTEE VOTE. WE CAN STILL STOP OR FIX THIS BILL! https://www.stopkosa.com

evangreer OP ,
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Some important things: First,
has not been fixed. There have been several rounds of changes to the bill, some of which have convinced large DC-based NGOs to drop their opposition, but there is still a large coalition of LGBTQ, human rights, racial justice groups opposed.

evangreer OP ,
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Last week, a coalition of LGBTQ, reproductive rights, and racial justice groups sent a letter reiterating how the CURRENT VERSION of
is a threat to marginalized communities, and urging lawmakers to table the bill or amend it to address concerns https://www.fightforthefuture.org/news/2024-05-20-new-letter-lgbtq-and-reproductive-rights-groups-tell-congress-to-take-their-concerns-about-kosa-seriously-trans-youth-and-abortion-seekers-are-at-risk/

eff , to random
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The authors of the dangerous Kids Online Safety Act () have amended it for 2024, and it remains a censorious and dangerous bill. We are asking everyone to demand that their representatives oppose it—even if they already have. https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2024/02/dont-fall-latest-changes-dangerous-kids-online-safety-act

thenexusofprivacy , to KOSA and other Bad Internet Bills (US-specific for now)
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Microsoft endorses anti-LGBTQ online "child safety" bill KOSA night before Big Tech hearing (US Politics)

Worth noting: Microsoft owns LinkedIn, which wouldn't be particularly affected by KOSA.

There's a hearing on Wednesday, and potentially a Senate vote soon, so if you're in the US now's a good time to contact your Senators. https://stopkosa.com and EFF's page make it easy!

https://gazette.com/news/wex/microsoft-president-endorses-online-child-safety-bill-night-before-big-tech-hearing/article_cd2e8eb5-ba98-5e95-9333-5646dd6a249f.html

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olives ,
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https://qoto.org/@olives/111832774730509831
It also won't "fix" what people tend to dislike about platforms.

thenexusofprivacy OP ,
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@olives Very true. And it won't make kids safer. @bad_internet_bills

eff , to random
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The dangerous Kids Online Safety Act now has a House version, and some lawmakers are seeking to attach the bill to must-pass legislation. Legislation of this magnitude deserves to pass—or fail—on its own merits. https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2024/05/us-version-kosa-still-censorship-bill

thenexusofprivacy , to KOSA and other Bad Internet Bills (US-specific for now)
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Microsoft endorses anti-LGBTQ online "child safety" bill KOSA night before Big Tech hearing (US Politics)

Worth noting: Microsoft owns LinkedIn, which wouldn't be particularly affected by KOSA.

There's a hearing on Wednesday, and potentially a Senate vote soon, so if you're in the US now's a good time to contact your Senators. https://stopkosa.com and EFF's page make it easy!

https://gazette.com/news/wex/microsoft-president-endorses-online-child-safety-bill-night-before-big-tech-hearing/article_cd2e8eb5-ba98-5e95-9333-5646dd6a249f.html

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