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Lauren Barton
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Journalist, Freelance
Tennessee
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Biography
I'm an independent journalist based in the Appalachian region. I specialize in education, local politics and culture, and the Internet. Since the age of 16, I’ve been constantly involved in the journalism industry to create opportunities for growth and innovation. I also focus on building my media company startup, Tectonic Media.
Opinion , Social Justice, Media, Culture , Local Stories, Interviews, Politics, Lifestyle, Education, Business , Spirituality , Design, Business , Spirituality , Design, Personal Essays , Internet
Business.
Content
By Lauren Barton| Teen Vogue Verified First introduced in 2022, the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) is a bipartisan bill purportedly designed to make the internet safer for minors, defined as anyone 16 and younger. Over the past two years, lawmakers, activists, and the media have wondered what the bill would look like and how it would be implemented, with many casting doubt and even expressing strong opposition to its contents. Despite widespread attention, some voices have dominated the conversation, leaving others marginalized.
By Lauren Barton| Teen Vogue Verified “Day one of ‘unschooling’ and I’ve got my kids helping me to clean the car out. [I’m] teaching them hard work, taking care of the things that you love [and] that you need. And, also, [I] just needed the car cleaned,” influencer Kelsey Rhae says in a TikTok video posted in April. Later in the video she takes her family to grocery shop at Aldi.
By Lauren Barton| 100 Days in Appalachia Verified Isabella McMillian, an 18-year-old philosophy major in Boone, North Carolina, is proud of her identity as an Appalachian. She loves the beauty, culture and history of the region, and is happy that she gets to be a part of it. However, as a queer woman, she says watching people she loves being “attacked by our legislators” through legislation such as HB 808, which prohibits gender-affirming care for minors in North Carolina, makes it challenging to love the state.
Company Info
Freelance
Freelancer.com is the largest freelancing and crowdsourcing marketplace in the world, connecting over 81 million employers and freelancers across more than 247 countries. Founded in 2009 and based in Sydney, Australia, the platform allows employers to post jobs while freelancers can bid on these projects. It is publicly traded on the Australian Securities Exchange under the ticker ASX:FLN. The platform supports a variety of work categories, including software development, writing, design, and marketing. Freelancer.com also offers contests for creative work, where employers can award prize money to winning entries. Users can choose from different membership plans, including free and paid subscriptions, which provide various benefits. The mobile app enhances project management and communication for users on the go. With a diverse customer base that includes individuals, small businesses, and large enterprises, Freelancer.com plays a significant role in the global online economy.
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