Does the Threat to Kids Posed by Social Media Justify Florida’s Heavy Handed Ban? Also, What the Outrage over Trans Visibility Day Says About Our Leadership

Call It Like I See It

James Keys and Tunde Ogunlana take a look at Florida’s recent law which, among other things, operates to ban kids under 14 from social media, and in light of the dangers posed by social media, react to the criticism that has called the ban unconstitutional and/or hypocritical (1:16). The guys also weigh in on President Biden’s issuance of a statement recognizing Trans Visibility Day, which generated a lot of controversy because the day fell on Easter this year (33:12).

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signs bill that bans children under 14 from having social media accounts (NBC News)

DeSantis signs ban on kids using social media (Tampa Bay Times)

Florida’s DeSantis signs one of the country’s most restrictive social media bans for minors (AP News)

Florida Has Banned Kids Using Social Media, but It Won’t Be That Simple (NY Times)

DeSantis lauds 'free state' of Florida. He should let parents decide kids' social media use. (USA Today)

Trump and Republicans unite in fury at Biden after Trans Visibility Day falls on Easter Sunday by chance (The Independent)

Posts misrepresent White House Easter egg contest, Day of Transgender Visibility proclamation (AP News)

American Egg Board forced to respond to Republican conspiracy theory about White House Easter event (The Independent)