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Opinion: Warning labels needed for social media

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Minnesota is taking a stand where it counts: the mental health of its youngest residents. A new bipartisan law will require social media platforms to carry mental health warning labels by July 2026—a move aimed at confronting the growing crisis linked to unchecked digital influence. Backed by advocates like SAVE and tied to the global KiDS campaign, the effort doesn’t claim to fix everything. But it’s a start—a clear signal that protecting kids matters more than protecting algorithms. Read the full opinion at Mankato Free Press.

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