Clare Morell
Fellow
Clare Morell is a fellow at the Ethics and Public Policy Center, in the Bioethics, Technology and Human Flourishing Program. She is also the author of the award-winning book, The Tech Exit: A Practical Guide to Freeing Kids and Teens from Smartphones, published by Penguin Random House. Prior to joining EPPC, Ms. Morell worked in both the White House Counsel’s Office and the Department of Justice, as well as in the private and non-profit sectors.
Clare Morell is a fellow at the Ethics and Public Policy Center, in the Bioethics, Technology and Human Flourishing Program. She is also the author of the award-winning book, The Tech Exit: A Practical Guide to Freeing Kids and Teens from Smartphones, published by Penguin Random House. Prior to joining EPPC, Ms. Morell worked in both the White House Counsel’s Office and the Department of Justice, as well as in the private and non-profit sectors.
Ms. Morell has had opinion pieces published in numerous outlets, including the Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, Fox News, Bloomberg News, The New York Post, Newsweek, National Review, First Things, National Affairs, The Hill, The Federalist, WORLD Magazine, and The Daily Signal, among others. Ms. Morell has testified before Congress and her policy work has also been featured in The New York Times. She has also appeared on Fox News and other news networks, been featured by Big Think, and appeared on numerous podcasts, including the Allie Beth Stuckey show. Ms. Morell frequently consults with legislators and government officials on technology policy and has helped draft pivotal legislation to protect children online that has been passed in numerous states.
Ms. Morell received a bachelor of science in foreign service degree from Georgetown University’s Walsh School of Foreign Service, where she majored in Science, Technology, and International Affairs. She graduated Phi Beta Kappa and summa cum laude and received the Edmund A. Walsh Award for academic achievement in international law. Ms. Morell lives with her husband and their three children in Washington, D.C.
Instagram: @thetechexit
Substack: claremorell.substack.com
Book site: thetechexit.com
What ‘Toy Story 5’ Should Have Told Parents About Screens
Clare Morell
“Toy Story 5” has struck a nerve. Since its release on June 19, it has become the highest-grossing “Toy Story” movie…
Articles
Daily Wire / July 1, 2026
Five Key Actions for Schools to Protect Students from Digital Harms
Chloe Lawrence, Clare Morell
Introduction In this digital age, schools and educators are grappling with how to protect students from the harms of digital…
Resources
Resources for Schools / May 28, 2026
Resource For Schools: Tech Opt-Out Letter Template
Chloe Lawrence, Clare Morell
To better assist schools in protecting students from digital harms, EPPC Fellow Clare Morell and EPPC Policy Analyst Chloe Lawrence…
Resources
Resources for Schools / May 27, 2026
The Hidden Health Hazard Behind America’s Fertility Crisis
Chloe Lawrence, Clare Morell
America’s fertility rate has hit a new record low of 1.57 in 2025, well below replacement rate. It’s been on this steep downward…
Articles
The Daily Signal / May 12, 2026
Protecting Kids Online Doesn’t Threaten Speech or Parental Rights
Clare Morell
Two misconceptions have been circulating since last week’s landmark ruling in K.G.M. v. Meta et al., which found Meta and YouTube liable…
Articles
First Things / April 3, 2026
The Cost of a Constantly Online Childhood
Clare Morell
Teens who use social media for three or more hours a day face increased risk of depression and anxiety.
Articles
The Wall Street Journal / March 30, 2026
Social media ruling could finally push companies to protect our kids
Clare Morell
Attorneys bypassed the immunity shield by targeting product design features like algorithms and infinite scroll, not content
Articles
Fox News / March 27, 2026
The Adult Side of the Tech Exit
Clare Morell
What school phone bans can teach the grown-ups.
Articles
Commonplace / March 26, 2026
Under oath, Meta’s Zuckerberg showed why Big Tech can’t police itself
Clare Morell
Meta’s CEO faced a jury on Wednesday and gave testimony about allegedly designing products to hook young users despite internal safety warnings
Articles
Fox News / February 19, 2026
Careful analysis of what today’s digital technologies mean for you and your family, what the risks are, and what it might look like to protect human flourishing in a digital age from fellow Clare Morell of the Technology and Human Flourishing Program.