An extremely vulnerable segment of our society is comprised of young people who identify as LGBTQI, especially those who are people of color and mixed race. Along with the urgent need for an inclusive society that supports their growth and development as people, access to technology is a crucial component to self-determination and success, whether personally, educationally and/or professionally. The LGBTQI youth community faces serious and ongoing challenges on a daily basis

It is a common myth that LGBT individuals are more affluent than the general population at large. In fact, rural gays and lesbians often face poverty at higher rates than the general population. Furthermore, approximately 40% of homeless youth identify as LGBT making them vastly overrepresented in the homeless population (LGBT individuals only make up about 4% of the general population). As such, LGBT populations are especially vulnerable to being left behind and becoming vic

One of the most influential forces in our lives today is the Internet. This is especially true for the millions of youth gearing up for school all over the country. Our youth and their parents rely on smartphones, tablets, laptops and other devices to communicate, work, play and learn. It’s almost second nature for all of us to jump online with a tap here and a swipe there. We wish navigating the Internet was a worry-free activity but unfortunately, we need to be vigilant abo

In a historic move last month, the U.S. Commerce Department’s National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) announced that it would not renew its contract with the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN), which is set to expire on September 30, 2015. With this announcement, NTIA is transitioning its limited role in overseeing the Domain Name System (DNS) and other critical functions of the Internet, the last step in handing over Intern

Sochi, the “gay propaganda” law and the role of tech companies for global LGBT visibility With the Closing Ceremony on February 23rd, Sochi 2014 came to an official end and the Winter Olympics will not only be remembered for outstanding athletic performances. In the light of Russia’s controversial “anti-gay propaganda” law, the Olympics once again became a platform for global political issues, with LGBT rights moving to the center of Sochi. While many hoped that athletes woul

The list of companies putting pressure on Arizona Governor Jan Brewer to veto controversial SB1062 is growing. Among the growing list are some of the largest technology giants in the world. As Christopher Heine wrote “The ethical and moral issues the law could create for diversely staffed corporations are more obvious than that hole in the Grand Canyon.” Here is a sample list of companies currently calling for the Governor to veto the bill: America Airlines Apple AT&T Inc. De

Media Contacts: Christopher Wood, LGBT Technology Partnership, LGBT Technology Partnership Salutes the Tech Sector For Once Again Leading the Way in Equality WASHINGTON, DC, February 4, 2014 – No other technology has allowed LGBT communities to transcend geographic barriers like the Internet. Having the ability to share a few words, an image or a video around the world in mere seconds has changed the ways LGBT communities mobilize, face injustices and fight oppression. With