Donna Rice Hughes
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Internationally known internet safety expert, author, speaker, Emmy Award-winning producer and media commentator. They have five grandchildren.
President and CEO of Enough Is Enough®, a non-partisan organization leading the fight to make the internet safer for children and families. Donna Rice Hughes has 30 years of leadership as a social entrepreneur, internationally known internet safety expert, author, speaker, media commentator and Emmy Award-winning producer. She is President and CEO of Enough Is Enough®, a non-partisan, non-profit organization that has led the fight to make the internet safer for children and families since 1994. EIE built the foundation for and launched the national Internet Safety movement in 1994. Following our lead, hundreds of NGOs worldwide have now joined the movement to protect children from online exploitation. Under Donna’s leadership, EIE has led advocacy efforts to pass groundbreaking bi-partisan federal laws, developed the Internet Safety 101® Program and Emmy Winning PBS series, launched the national Safe WiFi℠ Campaign resulting in McDonalds and Starbucks filtering illegal content on their public WiFi, and led the bi-partisan Children's Internet Safety Presidential Pledge, Governor’s Pledge and State Attorney General Pledge. Donna has been a featured expert in most major new outlets and has given over 4,000 interviews. She testified multiple times before Congress and served on the Commission on Child Online Protection (COPA). She received an Emmy Award for the PBS/EIE Internet Safety 101® TV Series, an Emmy nomination as the program's host, The Women In Technology Award for Social Impact, and The Professional Women in Advocacy Excellence In Advocacy Award for "Veteran Practitioner". Donna graduated magna cm laude, Phi Beta Kappa from the University of South Carolina and is married to Jack Hughes. Websites:
donnaricehughes.com
enough.org
internetsafety101.org
When should a parent consider professional support after a child has been exposed to harmful online content?
Dr. Donald L. Hilton Jr. explains why repeated viewing should be taken seriously—and how a trusted therapist may help a child discuss things they’re uncomfortable sharing with a parent.
Learn more about protecting children from po*******hy:
https://internetsafety101.org/po*******hy/
Watch the full podcast:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vYgR3yutCIQ
08/17/2026
Michael Reagan’s Story: Why Child Protection Matters
Michael Reagan shares his personal survivor story and explains how images of abuse can continue harming victims long afterward. Parents can help by teaching children that abuse is never their fault, listening without blame, and reporting suspected exploitation.
Watch the video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MXV8Htz2-MQ
Find free safety resources:
https://internetsafety101.org
Home - Internet Safety 101® Academy Kids played outdoors, made friends at the park, and spent hours exploring nature. The dangers they faced were few and far between.
I joined Newsmax to discuss Meta’s new safety alerts. They’re a positive step, but they don’t go far enough. We still need stronger age verification, better data protections, and safeguards that put children first.
Read the AI Assistants guide:
https://internetsafety101.org/navigable-guide/ai-assistants-for-children-teens/
Watch my full Newsmax interview:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-uSSpV6vLh4
Giving a child an internet-connected device opens the door to everything online — both the good and the dangerous.
Donna Rice Hughes explains why parents need to actively pull that access back through parental controls, safety rules, filters, monitoring tools, and time limits.
The goal is not to keep children from using technology. It is to help them use it safely while reducing exposure to harmful content, sextortionists, predators, traffickers, and other online dangers.
Read the Rules ‘N Tools® Checklist:
https://internetsafety101.org/prevention/rules-n-tools-checklist/
Watch the full podcast here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AfCcFXO7HVw
11/17/2025
Tuscany wedding celebration for Christiana and Josh. Delighted to be part of their 2 say destination wedding in Montepulciana, Italy.
11/12/2025
It’s a misquote of Proverbs 13:24 which states “whoever spares the rod hates his son, but he who loves him is diligent to discipline him.”
In Psalms 23, the rod and staff are considered comforting. Discipline is not punishment—it’s protection. Like a shepherd’s rod, correction guides us away from danger and toward safety. The heart of Proverbs 23:13-14 isn’t the rod—it’s loving discipline.
God calls parents to guide, correct, and teach—not to punish in anger. Discipline shapes the heart. It teaches us to turn from sinful, harmful actions, and find true fulfillment in Christ.
So, when it comes to discipline, lead with love. Seek gentle correction first. Keep calm, and let every action reflect Christ’s care.
Learn more about discipline -> https://bit.ly/4oaiEUO
11/09/2025
VIrginia AG Jason Miyares has been a faithful warrior on behalf of children and families in Virginia. So grateful to his leadership and vision and our partnership to prioritize child online safety.
My fellow Virginians,
It has been the honor of my life to serve as your 48th Attorney General.
Virginia's safety has always been my mission - and my reverence for the rule of law is deeply personal.
Only in America could the son of a Cuban refugee become a state delegate, then rise to become the highest-ranking Latino official and Attorney General in Virginia's history. I carry with me my family's story from Cuba and the lessons my Uncle Ángel taught me about what it means to live in a nation of laws, not of men.
Some of my proudest moments as AG were welcoming new Americans at naturalization ceremonies, remembering my own mother asking me to teach her our Pledge of Allegiance before she took her oath. Sixty years ago, a 19-year-old girl, scared and alone, boarded a plane with nothing but hope. Mamita, thank you for always being my North Star.
From the outset, we made public safety our top priority. We cut murders by 30% with the help of Operation Ceasefire, drove the largest drop in addiction deaths in America, took enough fentanyl off our streets to save millions of lives, and never wavered in our support for the men and women in uniform.
I want to thank my wife, Page, my three beautiful daughters, and my mom, Miriam, for their love and sacrifice. To all of my team, staff, allies, and supporters like all of you - I'm truly blessed to have you by my side.
Until my last day in office, ensuring your family's safety will remain my highest priority. I don't yet know what my next chapter holds, but I know that my story isn't over. This isn't goodbye — it's see you later. I will always fight for Virginia, no matter what role I serve in.
I wish Jay Jones the very best in this new role — because Virginians deserve the best. We need an Attorney General who wakes up every day focused on keeping Virginians safe, and it is my sincere hope that he does just that.
Please join me in praying for Jay Jones' wisdom and guidance as he takes on this sacred responsibility. And always remember, we are fellow Americans before we are political opponents.
Elections are like pendulums. It will swing back — it always does.
See you on the trail ahead.
With Eternal Gratitude,
Jason S. Miyares, 48th Attorney General of the Commonwealth of Virginia
08/13/2025
08/12/2025
⚠️ Protect Your Family from Cybersecurity Threats & Identity Theft
Your family’s personal data is more vulnerable than ever. Cybercriminals target children and teens just as often as adults.
🔐 Common Threats Include:
Fake emails requesting private information
Identity theft using children's Social Security numbers
Public Wi-Fi attacks and weak home network security
🛡️ What You Can Do:
Teach kids not to share personal info online
Use strong passwords and two-factor authentication
Monitor credit reports—even for minors
🔗 Learn more about protecting your family online at https://internetsafety101.org/security101-intro
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