Write a letter to the editor in support of the Kids Online Safety Act

A letter to the editor is a brief (approx. 300-500 words), targeted message directed to media outlets like newspapers, magazines, or online news outlets and platforms.

It’s a way to directly bring awareness to this important bill, share your own personal story, influence public opinion, and engage with policymakers. Writing a letter to the editor can also be a strategic way to generate conversations about this important topic.

Please follow these simple steps:

  1. Fill out the short form to add your own personal touch.
  2. Address it to your Member(s) of Congress.
  3. Search for your town/city’s newspaper with “submit a letter to the editor” – you will most likely be directed to a form or given an email address.
  4. Copy to the clipboard, proof it, and send it before December 19th, 2024!
Important Note: Each local paper may have different word count limits. We recommend editing your letter as you see fit, but making sure your call to action to the local Member of Congress is prominent.
Click “Copy to Clipboard” to save your letter text. By submitting this form, you consent to our collection of this information solely for advocacy purposes.

[Your Members of Congress]: Parents Overwhelmingly Want the Kids Online Safety Act. Why Won’t Congress Pass It?


Dear Editor, I am a [parent / mom / dad / teacher / educator / community member] living in [area, state]. The older our kids get, the more present smartphones and social media are in their lives. I’ve seen my kids lose sleep, worry about their body image, and receive messages from strangers.

It’s past time for Congress to help parents like me fight back. The Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) is a very straightforward bill — written by Democrats and Republicans — that puts in place protections for kids online, like regulating addictive features and harmful content.

Data shows parents badly want it, regardless of political affiliation. In an August poll, “76% of Republican voters are more likely to vote for a U.S. Congressional Representative who supports KOSA.” The numbers among Democrats were nearly identical: “79% of Democratic voters are more likely to vote for a U.S. Congressional Representative who supports KOSA.”

Reports are surfacing that Meta lobbyists are making the rounds to both Republicans and Democrats, spreading narratives that are easy to believe but are not grounded in fact. Social media companies are the worst offenders when it comes to privacy and parental autonomy. These platforms have been collecting, sharing, and selling children’s data for years, while using design features that promote compulsion and undermine personal agency.

So, [Your Members of Congress], please give parents the autonomy we so desperately need. Pass KOSA, and pass it now, before the end of the year. If you don’t, our kids may never get the chance to flourish that they so rightly deserve.

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