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LGBT Tech & PowerOn Host Webinar on Emergency Broadband Benefit: How to Get LGBTQ+ Clients Online

Kristen Kelley

Jun 18, 2021
1 min

LGBT Tech & PowerOn Host Webinar on Emergency Broadband Benefit: How to Get LGBTQ+ Clients Online

On June 8th, LGBT Tech held the webinar “How to Get Our Community Members Online with a $50 Credit Towards Internet Service” featuring...

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Asymmetrical Broadband Speeds Support Quick, Equitable, and Inclusive Internet Access Expansion

Carlos Gutierrez, Dep. Director & General Counsel

May 26, 2021
3 min

Asymmetrical Broadband Speeds Support Quick, Equitable, and Inclusive Internet Access Expansion

Even as our country begins to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic, the challenges associated with today’s growing digital divide risk...

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Internet Access Must Be a Cornerstone of the Biden Technology Agenda in 2021

Carlos Gutierrez, Dep. Director & General Counsel

Feb 9, 2021
3 min

Internet Access Must Be a Cornerstone of the Biden Technology Agenda in 2021

In just a few short months in 2020, daily life for all Americans underwent a profound transformation. Today, as a result, we live in a...

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Making Telehealth Work for All Americans, Especially LGBTQ

LGBT Tech

Nov 19, 2020
3 min

Making Telehealth Work for All Americans, Especially LGBTQ

This blog was updated on December 14 to reflect LGBT Tech's support of the Advancing America’s Interests Act of 2020, H.R. 8037. The...

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All Communities Deserve the Benefits of Connectivity: The Ball is in Congress’ Court

Carlos Gutierrez, Dep. Director & General Counsel

Sep 16, 2020
2 min

All Communities Deserve the Benefits of Connectivity: The Ball is in Congress’ Court

The COVID-19 pandemic has made it clear how important access to high-speed internet is everyone in America. However, it has also exposed...

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LGBT Tech

Aug 12, 2020
1 min

LGBT Tech Signs on to Lifeline Letter

On August 9, the United Church of Christ, OC Inc., the National Consumer Law Center and the Multicultural Media, Telecom and Internet...

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LGBTQ+ Americans Need Universal Broadband

LGBT Tech

Jul 8, 2020
2 min

LGBTQ+ Americans Need Universal Broadband

For LGBTQ+ individuals, the internet has always been a critically important tool that allows access to vital resources—from education to...

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FCC Designates '988' As 3-Digit Number for National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

Carlos Gutierrez, Dep. Director & General Counsel

Jun 23, 2020
2 min

FCC Designates '988' As 3-Digit Number for National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

This morning, Federal Communications Commission Chairman Ajit Pai announced that the FCC is moving forward with a report and order to...

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SCOTUS Rules LGBTQ+ Employees Protected in the Workplace

LGBT Tech

Jun 17, 2020
2 min

SCOTUS Rules LGBTQ+ Employees Protected in the Workplace

Carlos Gutierrez, Deputy Director of LGBT Tech, was quoted in Future of Privacy Forum's blog on Monday. FPF is a long-standing partner of...

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LGBT Tech Statement on The State of Broadband Amid the COVID-19 Pandemic Senate Hearing

Carlos Gutierrez, Dep. Director & General Counsel

May 13, 2020
2 min

LGBT Tech Statement on The State of Broadband Amid the COVID-19 Pandemic Senate Hearing

Any discussion about expanded broadband must recognize that the trends of improved internet access and increased smartphone adoption have...

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LGBT Tech

May 7, 2020
1 min

LGBT Tech Signs Letters Calling for Improved COVID-19 Demographic Data Collection

Earlier this week, the Asian & Pacific Islander American Health Forum (APIAHF) delivered letters to both Congressional Leaders and the...

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LGBT Tech Statement on the Establishment of FCC Connected Care Pilot

Carlos Gutierrez, Dep. Director & General Counsel

Apr 14, 2020
2 min

LGBT Tech Statement on the Establishment of FCC Connected Care Pilot

The FCC last week voted to adopt a $200 million telehealth program to support healthcare providers responding to the COVID-19 pandemic....

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COVID-19 & LGBTQ+ Communities: What You Can Do to Help

LGBT Tech

Mar 16, 2020
2 min

COVID-19 & LGBTQ+ Communities: What You Can Do to Help

As COVID-19 continues to impact communities across the globe, everyone should be aware of the particular health risks the virus poses for...

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