SCREEN Act Sparks Debate: Age Verification or Backdoor Censorship?

In the ongoing battle over internet safety and free speech, the newly reintroduced SCREEN Act—short for Shielding Children’s Retinas from Egregious Exposure on the Net—has reignited a contentious national debate. Backed by Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) and Representative Mary Miller (R-IL), the SCREEN Act is framed as a measure to protect minors from exposure toContinue reading “SCREEN Act Sparks Debate: Age Verification or Backdoor Censorship?”

When Creators Meet Congress: Why We Should Be Cautious About the MatPat Caucus and KOSA

In June 2025, digital creator and former Game Theorist MatPat (Matthew Patrick) and his wife Stephanie made headlines by helping to launch the Congressional Creators Caucus — a bipartisan group aimed at bridging the gap between lawmakers and the growing creator economy. On the surface, this seems like a good thing. After all, creators faceContinue reading “When Creators Meet Congress: Why We Should Be Cautious About the MatPat Caucus and KOSA”