Opinion Opinion | Sen. Britt’s social media warning bill problematic — but possibly constitutional The federal Stop the Scroll Act would require social media platforms to warn users of the “negative mental health impacts." Will Nevin5 days ago
Congress Sen. Britt condemns TikTok, calls for Congressional action The platform’s internal research revealed that prolonged use could lead to severe mental health issues. StaffOctober 15, 2024
Congress Sen. Britt introduces new bill to add warning labels to social media The so-called "Stop the Scroll Act" would require social media platforms to add a warning label. Alex JobinSeptember 25, 2024
Congress The Kids Online Safety and Privacy Act passes the Senate with Britt’s support Despite critics claiming the bill will enable censorship, 91 senators, including Britt and Tuberville, voted for the legislation on Tuesday. Chance PhillipsJuly 31, 2024
Opinion Opinion | Wrong solution to a real problem: Device filters miss the mark There are more effective, more practical ways to protect our kids without handing over the role of parenting to the government. Donna SkipperFebruary 19, 2024
Congress Following Surgeon General warning, Britt pushes social media age restriction The bill would prohibit social media companies from allowing children under the age of 13 to use their platform. Samuel StettheimerJune 27, 2023
Congress Sens. Katie Britt, Chris Murphy discuss Protecting Kids on Social Media Act on Fox News The legislation would set a minimum age of 13 to use social media apps. StaffMay 4, 2023
Congress Britt part of bipartisan effort to regulate kids’ use of social media The bipartisan legislation, which hasn't yet been revealed, would put an age limit on social media usage. Josh MoonApril 26, 2023
Party politics Lawrence County GOP mistakenly posted GOP logo with KKK imagery Lawrence County GOP Chair Shannon Terry posted an apology on Facebook Monday. StaffAugust 17, 2022
Courts Beasley Allen asks judicial panel to consolidate social media cases The lawsuits allege Facebook, Instagram and other social media companies exploit adolescents during their formative years. StaffAugust 2, 2022