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Nov 21, 2023

Press releases

PhRMA contributed record sum to GOP-aligned dark money group in 2022, new tax filing reviewed by Issue One shows

Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America — the trade association also known as PhRMA that represents the country’s top drug companies, including Eli Lilly, Merck, and Pfizer — has contributed…

Nov 20, 2023

Press releases

Issue One’s Council for Responsible Social Media director applauds Senate Judiciary Committee for holding Big Tech accountable

The committee issued subpoenas for the CEOs of Discord, Snap, and X to testify at an upcoming hearing on online child sexual exploitation...

Today, the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee and its leadership — Committee Chair and Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) and Ranking Member Lindsey Graham (R-SC) — issued subpoenas for the CEOs…

Nov 17, 2023

TV appearances

MSNBC: Whistleblower warns about risks teens face on social media

Council for Responsible Social Media member Frances Haugen interviewed...

Nov 16, 2023

Press releases

Rep. Santos has tarnished the institution of Congress and should resign, ReFormers Caucus co-chairs say following ethics report release

Today, the House Committee on Ethics released its final report following an investigation into allegations of wrongdoing by Rep. George Santos (R-NY). The report uncovered substantial evidence of illegal activity…

Nov 16, 2023

Press releases

New poll finds overwhelming public support for bipartisan legislation to protect kids from online harms

Nearly 9 in 10 U.S. voters support the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) which would adopt responsible safeguards...

Bipartisan legislation that would require social media platforms to protect kids and teens from online harms has near universal support across the political spectrum, according to a new poll released…

Nov 15, 2023

Analysis

Meet the Faces of Democracy: Tonya Wichman

Ohio Republican discusses the joy of bringing democracy to voters and the importance of additional protections for election workers...

Editor’s note: More than 10,000 officials across the country run U.S. elections. This interview is part of a series highlighting the election heroes who are the faces of democracy. Tonya…

Nov 14, 2023

Press releases

Issue One’s National Council on Election Integrity applauds election officials following another free and fair election cycle

In reaction to last week’s elections, Issue One’s bipartisan National Council on Election Integrity issued the following statement applauding our nation’s election officials for administering another safe and secure election,…

Nov 14, 2023

Press releases

Issue One commends the leadership and legacy of Rep. Derek Kilmer to institute change in Congress

Last Friday, Rep. Derek Kilmer (D-WA) announced that he will not be seeking reelection for Washington’s 6th congressional district, a seat he has held since 2013. A committed public servant,…

Nov 07, 2023

In the media

CNN: Execs ignored the damage Instagram does to teens, Meta whistleblower tells Congress

Council for Responsible Social Media member Frances Haugen quoted...

Nov 07, 2023

Op-eds

Ms. Magazine: Election Officials Are Leaving Their Jobs in Startling Numbers — And That’s Bad for Democracy

Op-ed by Faces of Democracy member Carly Koppes...