LGBT Tech was proud to host Let’s Tech About It!  at Net Inclusion 2026, creating a welcoming space for LGBTQ+ folks and allies working in digital equity to come together, connect, and build community. Hosted at the Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk, the event offered attendees a chance to step away from the busy conference schedule and engage in meaningful conversations at a time when these connections feel more important than ever. We were thrilled to welcome such a great gr

Revisiting Section 230 on the 30th anniversary of the crucial legislation.

LGBT Tech was thrilled to be part of Creating Change 2026, the nation’s largest gathering of LGBTQ+ leaders, organizers, and changemakers. Over 3,000 attendees came together in Washington, DC for five days of learning, connection, and celebration, all under this year’s empowering theme: UNSTOPPABLE. We were proud to have our Executive Director, Chris Wood, lead a session titled Cyber Security as Community Care, where he shared practical strategies to help LGBTQ+ professionals

Our annual report examining how technology policy and digital systems are shaping the lives and rights of LGBTQ+ people in the U.S.

A look at the Senate & House versions of the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA).

A look at the App Store Accountability Act & the Parents Over Platforms Act.

A summary of the 19 bills discussed in this week's House E&C Subcommittee hearing.

LGBT Tech proudly endorses the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Civil Rights Act (S.5152), introduced this week by Senator Ed Markey and Congresswoman Yvette Clarke.

At LGBT Tech, we work at the intersection of technology and the LGBTQ+ community through advocacy, grants, research, and education. We're bridging the digital divide and expanding opportunity so LGBTQ+ people have the tools and resources to thrive in a tech-driven world. Thus far, we have distributed over $758,000  in technology and cash grants to LGBTQ+ centers and individuals who might otherwise be disconnected, and awarded over $191,000  to LGBTQ+ students and professional

LGBT Tech was recently recognized as an endorsing organization in the reintroduction of the International Human Rights Defense Act (IHRDA), a bill led by Congressman Robert Garcia and Senator Ed Markey designed to enhance protections for LGBTQ+ individuals globally. The legislation seeks to create a permanent “Special Envoy for the Human Rights of LGBTQ+ Peoples” and ensure that U.S. foreign policy proactively confronts discrimination, violence, and criminalization targeting

On November 19th, LGBTQ+ community members and allies gathered in the heart of Brussels for our LGBTQ+ & Allies After Hours - Masquerade Edition , and what an unforgettable evening it was. We’re incredibly grateful to everyone who joined us and helped make this event such a vibrant, welcoming celebration. From the energy in the room to the conversations happening between long-time advocates and new faces alike, the night truly highlighted the strength, joy, and resilience of

For Black and Latine LGBTQ+ individuals, experiences online reflect the intersections of race, sexuality, gender identity, and the structural inequities they navigate.

We are still buzzing from the incredible energy of Panopticon at the Disco , and we want to take a moment to thank everyone who made this year’s celebration truly unforgettable. From start to finish, the night was filled with dancing, laughter, community, and connection, and we’re so grateful to everyone who was a part of it. The stunning SideBar in San Diego’s Gaslamp Quarter set the perfect backdrop for the evening, and its team went above and beyond to help bring our visio

LGBT Tech joined a CDT letter urging the Department of Education to incorporate principles for responsible AI use as it advances AI education for American youth. 

LGBTQ+ individuals navigate an increasingly complex online landscape: one where online connection can be life-affirming, but also deeply unsafe.

LGBT Tech was recently featured in a video produced by Wide Angle Youth Media as part of NBCUniversal’s Creative Impact Lab, a signature initiative of NBCUnites. The project highlighted how LGBT Tech works at the intersection of technology and public policy to amplify LGBTQ+ voices and ensure representation in digital and tech spaces. Through this collaboration, Wide Angle apprentices gained hands-on experience in storytelling, video production, and technical skills, learning

LGBT Tech submitted comments in response to an OSTP RFI on AI.

As online harassment, doxxing, and misinformation campaigns grow more common, LGBTQ+ users remain uniquely vulnerable.

An explainer on the The Broadband, Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program.

The 2025 PATHS Forward Summit: Current State of Hiring was an incredible success! With over 100 attendees , the energy was nothing short of electric as students, professionals, and industry leaders came together to connect, learn, and grow. This year’s summit was all about empowerment in the job market, opportunity with AI, and building PATHways toward a more inclusive future in tech and STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, & Mathematics) and wow, did our community