mcc18h ago

If you are in Massachusetts please call your House representative to oppose this. The Senate ban on cell phone use in schools (not happy about that myself) has grown a monstrous ban on social media use for kids under 14, "among the most restrictive in the entire country" according to its own Democratic advocates, featuring age verification for adults and a requirement platforms "give parents access to data submitted by minors" (in other words, out every queer kid).

https://www.wcvb.com/article/mass-house-social-media-ban-children-under-14/70941188

Mass. lawmakers to vote on 'restrictive' social media ban for kids

"This ban would be among the most restrictive in the entire country," senior legislative leaders said about the proposal.

WCVB
Show threadmcc18h ago

Vote is sometime this week, possibly as early as today, and it's pushed by the Democratic speaker of the house in a Democratic state so feedback from constituents is key at this moment.

I recommend giving your zip code when you call. You can figure out to call by looking up your district here

https://malegislature.gov/Redistricting/FindYourNewDistrict

and rep here

https://malegislature.gov/Legislators/Members/House

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@mcc Called my rep. Explained how HR 5349 would have harmed my boys during specific events to not have personal phone access during the school day. Encouraged my rep to vote nay.
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And my Rep's office called me back confirming my rep would NOT vote for HR 5349. That's one expected Nay.
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