03-03 Sound the Alarm! 2026 DIRTY DOZEN REVEAL March 31, 2026 1:00pm ET

Be one of the first to see the new Dirty Dozen List! Sign up for the Online Reveal Event. What is the Dirty Dozen List? The Dirty Dozen List is an annual campaign calling out twelve mainstream entities for facilitating, enabling, and even profiting from sexual abuse and exploitation. Since its inception in 2013, the […]

03-01 Social Media Addiction Trial Takes New Turn with Therapist’s Testimony

The former psychotherapist of a California woman suing Meta’s Instagram and Alphabet’s YouTube, claiming a childhood addiction to the platforms damaged her mental health, testified on Tuesday that adolescent social media usage was a contributing factor. Victoria Burke, the licensed therapist, appeared as a witness in a landmark civil trial in Los Angeles County Superior […]

02-28 Emma Seemed Like Any 10-Year-Old, but the Person Behind Her Wasn’t

Social media profiles on Snapchat and YouTube described Emma Dixon as a 10-year-old who loved swimming, dogs, horses, ponies and slime. Online, she chatted easily with other young boys and girls drawn to the platforms fast-paced, highly engaging content. Packed with music, gaming advice and animation, YouTube has become a powerful magnet for young viewers, […]