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James P. Steyer
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James P. Steyer

Jim Steyer is the CEO of Common Sense Media. He has spent more than twenty years as one of the most respected experts and entrepreneurs on issues related to children's policy and media in the United States. Prior to founding Common Sense, Jim was Chairman and CEO of JP Kids and served as President of Children Now, a leading national advocacy and media organization for children. In addition to his duties at Common Sense, Jim teaches popular courses on civil rights, civil liberties, and children's issues at Stanford University. Jim grew up in New York City and now lives with his family in the Bay Area.

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Excerpt 1 from The Other Parent
Oct 19, 2012
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Excerpt 1 from Talking Back to Facebook
Jul 07, 2012
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Monett Times, September 19, 2012
..."The Last Kind Words," by Tom Piccirilli. New non-fiction titles include: "Talking Back to Facebook," by James P. Steyer; "Unglued," by Lysa TerKeurst; "The Promise of Israel," by Daniel Gordis; and "No Easy Day," by Mark Owen. New youth titles...
Portsmouth Herald, June 13, 2012
...of television addiction found that after the TV is switched off children feel passive and drained of energy." James P. Steyer, founder of "Common Sense Media," states in "Talking Back to Facebook" that heavy media users tend to get into more trouble and...
Huffington Post, January 11, 2013
...called for studies into the effects of violent games on children and for tighter regulation of the industry. James P. Steyer, the founder of Common Sense Media, wrote a letter to Biden suggesting that the Federal Trade Commision require the gun industry...
One News Page, January 11, 2013
...called for studies into the effects of violent games on children and for tighter regulation of the industry. James P. Steyer, the founder of Common Sense Media, wrote a letter to Biden suggesting that the Federal Trade Commision require the gun industry...
Escapist Magazine, January 11, 2013
...children." In a letter to U.S. Vice President Joe Biden, Common Sense Media Founder and CEO James P. Steyer called for a "voluntary moratorium" on ads for violent games and movies when children are likely to be watching, more prominent displays of...
Wilshire and Washington Variety, December 18, 2012
...their kids’ lives, we strongly urge you to show us that the NFL truly does care. Sincerely yours, James P. Steyer Founder and CEO Common Sense Media...
Sympatico, December 6, 2012
...in a digital world, and want the power to protect their children to remain in their hands,' said James P. Steyer, CEO and founder, Common Sense Media. 'The industry argues that updates to COPPA will stifle innovation and cost jobs, when in fact, they...
Freshnews.com, December 6, 2012
...a digital world, and want the power to protect their children to remain in their hands,? said James P. Steyer, CEO and founder, . ?The industry argues that updates to COPPA will stifle innovation and cost jobs, when in fact, they should respect the role...
CNBC, December 6, 2012
...in a digital world, and want the power to protect their children to remain in their hands,” said James P. Steyer, CEO and founder, Common Sense Media. “The industry argues that updates to COPPA will stifle innovation and cost jobs, when in fact, they...