cross-posted from: https://lemmy.blahaj.zone/post/1560280

The Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) is a bipartisan bill that lawmakers say is intended to stop online platforms from targeting and recommending harmful content to minors. It sounds good but it’s supported by a slew of far-right, anti-LGBTQ organizations, and opponents are warning it will enable states to censor LGBTQ content by claiming it leads kids to depression, anxiety, and eating disorders.

If you’re in the US, EFF has a page that makes it easy to Tell Congress: KOSA Will Censor the Internet But Won’t Help Kids

And once you’ve done that, please consider calling your Senators and tell them to oppose the Kids Online Safety Act because it won’t help keep kids safe and it’ll harm LGBTQ teens. Here’s a list of Senators’ phone numbers.