“I cannot begin to know where Mr. Steyer’s mind actually is at,” Bennett said, adding that he was perplexed by this initiative nonetheless. “Usually, you try and introduce something that’s extremely strong — some might think overly strong. Then you use that as a negotiating arm within the legislature.” In the absence of comprehensive, effective...Read More

Bobby Pulido (Getty Images) Inset: Bobby Pulido with Frankie Caballero (Frankie Caballero / Facebook) Two-time Latin Grammy-winning Tejano star and South Texas congressional candidate Bobby Pulido is facing renewed scrutiny after reports revealed he performed multiple times with an accordion player who is a registered sex offender. Pulido, now a Democratic challenger seeking to unseat Monica...Read More

When the age assurance technology trial released its final report before Australia’s under-16s social media ban came into effect last year, its first finding was: age assurance can be done privately, efficiently and effectively. Four months since the ban came into effect, we can say that was – to paraphrase Yes Minister – a courageous...Read More

Introduction As the movement for racial justice forces a reckoning on police brutality, school districts across the country are reconsidering the place of police in our schools. Following the 2018 school shooting in Parkland, Florida, many school districts rushed to hire more armed police officers for their schools. But a large body of research shows...Read More

There’s something undeniably magical about children — their laughter, boundless curiosity, and the way their innocent questions leave adults speechless. Yet, behind many of those bright smiles lies an uncomfortable truth we try to avoid: children often lack the language, tools, or safety they need to express their emotions or protect themselves from harm. For...Read More

Joseph Duggar is reportedly unnerved after being released on bond following his child molestation arrest. The disgraced television star is “nervous, anxious and worried” about his future, his attorney, Albert Sauline, told TMZ on Friday. The lawyer said that Duggar — who pleaded not guilty to charges of molesting a 9-year-old girl — has “good family support,” which is...Read More

LOUDOUN COUNTY, Va. (7News) — A man in northern Virginia is facing multiple charges after a vigilante group went to his home and confronted him about his alleged activities with underage children. According to the Leesburg Police Department, officers responded around 4;30 p.m. on April 2 to a home in the 700 block of Balls...Read More

If you ask most adults about Roblox, they might not know whether it’s a game, a social network, or something in between. If you ask their children, they’ll tell you: it’s everything. Roblox — the sprawling online platform where users build, play, and chat inside millions of user-generated worlds — has become a digital playground...Read More

Sexting. You won’t find the word in any 20th century dictionary. A combination of “sex” and “texting,” sexting is the exchange of explicit pictures via cell phone. Sometimes the photographs are shared voluntarily. Often, an element of coercion is present. In either case, once the photographs are sent, they can subsequently be used to embarrass,...Read More

A smartphone displays a folder of social media applications, including TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, X, Snapchat, and YouTube. Australia’s eSafety Commission has warned social media platforms over their failure to enforce the country’s ban on under-16 users. (Photo by Samuel Boivin/NurPhoto via AP) It’s been three months since Australia’s social media ban for teens under the...Read More