Attacks on abortion and gender-affirming care are inextricably linked

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.advocate.com/opinion/abortion-trans-care-attacks

The Conversation: Teenagers and younger kids are learning coded predator phrases like ‘MAP’ online, long before their parents have even heard of it. “In my broader research on online harms to children and teens, I examine how the design and governance of websites and apps influence real‑world safety outcomes. My forthcoming research explores how social media platforms, messaging apps and […]

https://rbfirehose.com/2026/04/07/the-conversation-teenagers-and-younger-kids-are-learning-coded-predator-phrases-like-map-online-long-before-their-parents-have-even-heard-of-it/

MinnPost: Students step up for bill that would promote media literacy among the TikTok generation. “The initiative is part of a broader voluntary program designed to recognize Minnesota high school students for excellence in civics courses and activities.”

https://rbfirehose.com/2026/04/07/minnpost-students-step-up-for-bill-that-would-promote-media-literacy-among-the-tiktok-generation/

Children in UK report online sextortion attempts in record numbers https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/apr/07/children-uk-report-online-sextortion-attempts-record-numbers #Meta #UkNews #Children #OnlineAbuse #Instagram #ChildProtection #YoungPeople #SocialMedia #DigitalMedia #Society #Technology

Calls grow for government to automatically release child trust funds at 21 https://www.theguardian.com/money/2026/apr/07/calls-grow-for-government-to-automatically-release-child-trust-funds-at-21 #ChildTrustFunds #YoungPeople #Money #Savings #Society #StateBenefits #Benefits #Labour #UkNews

Hubs to help young people away from crime and into work to open in England https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/apr/06/hubs-to-help-young-people-away-from-and-into-work-to-open-in-england #KnifeCrime #UkNews #England #Crime #YoungPeople

Uproar in Germany over law requiring men get military approval for long stays abroad https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/apr/05/uproar-germany-law-men-up-to-45-military-permission-long-stays-abroad #Germany #Europe #YoungPeople #FriedrichMerz #WorldNews

Rise in number of girls being identified as victims in county lines exploitation, data shows https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/apr/04/county-lines-drugs-girls-exploitation-data #CountyLines #Drugs #Society #UkNews #Police #Charities #Conservatives #Politics #Labour #Gangs #Communities #YoungPeople #Women

PsyPost: Limiting social media to one hour a day reduces loneliness in distressed individuals. “A recent study published in the Journal of Affective Disorders suggests that limiting social media use to one hour per day can reduce feelings of loneliness among young adults experiencing symptoms of depression and anxiety.”

https://rbfirehose.com/2026/04/04/psypost-limiting-social-media-to-one-hour-a-day-reduces-loneliness-in-distressed-individuals/

Young people ‘more likely to leave for health reasons when in low-paid, insecure jobs’ https://www.theguardian.com/society/2026/apr/03/young-people-more-likely-to-leave-for-health-reasons-when-in-low-paid-insecure-jobs #Unemployment #Tuc #YoungPeople #Business #PatMcfadden #UkUnemploymentAndEmploymentStatistics #Labour #UkNews #Politics #ZerohoursContracts #Society #Health #TradeUnions