Stephen BalkamWhy 13?What is the difference between 13, 16 and 18? This isn’t a math problem, but a question that social media companies, policymakers, and…4 min read·Jun 1, 2021----
Stephen BalkamBuilding Trust & Digital Citizenship Not CensorshipAs we navigate the current pandemic, access to the Internet, social media platforms, websites, apps and services is absolutely vital for…3 min read·Mar 1, 2021----
Stephen BalkamTowards a better Internet and a new normalThis year we find ourselves in the midst of a global pandemic, an economic downturn and uncertainty about what the rest of 2021 will bring…4 min read·Feb 9, 2021----
Stephen BalkamIt’s Safer Internet Day: Should We Be Worried?Today is Safer Internet Day 2020. Should this be a cause for celebration or concern? Do the benefits of being online for us and our…3 min read·Feb 11, 2020----
Stephen BalkamCreating a Culture of Responsibility OnlineWhat does it mean to be responsible online? How do we counter what feels like a culture of irresponsibility and hate-fueled online…4 min read·Oct 15, 2018----
Stephen BalkamIndia’s Online Safety ChallengesThe author and librarian, Jean Armour Polly, who coined the term “surfing the Internet” recently wrote to me and said India “both melts…3 min read·Aug 17, 2018----