Families, lawmakers, advocates pay tribute to victims of social media harms at US Capitol memorial

By: Amelia Twyman

Outlets: DC Bureau (States Newsroom)

Published: June 24, 2026

Words: 1,105

Last Updated: 1 day, 1 hour ago

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WASHINGTON — Placards featuring 272 names, each with a photo and the age of a child or young adult who lost their life due to what their families call social media-related …

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