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Digital Equity: The New Civil Liberties Frontier
As online platforms become the primary public forum, digital spaces are emerging as the next battleground in the struggle for civil rights, equal protection, and freedom of expression.
Zane Zupan
Aug 223 min read


In a Year of Attacks, Digital Spaces Remain Essential for Transgender Lives
As transgender people are increasingly pushed out of public spaces and denied basic rights, digital spaces remain one of the few places where many can find community, information, and safety. Against this landscape, polling data from our recent ctrl+alt+lgbt report affirms just how critical digital refuge is, and how fragile that sense of refuge has become.
CJ Larkin
Aug 73 min read


LGBT Tech Joins Call to Protect LGBTQ+ Privacy Through AB 322
LGBT Tech joined 19 other civil society organizations in signing a joint letter of support for California’s AB 322.
CJ Larkin
Jul 281 min read


The Supreme Court’s Free Speech Coalition v. Paxton Decision Is a Privacy Nightmare for LGBTQ+ People
Today’s Supreme Court decision to uphold Texas’s age verification law is another worrying setback for digital privacy and LGBTQ+ rights.
CJ Larkin
Jun 275 min read


LGBT Tech Joins Joint Letter on EU Internal Security Strategy
Last month, LGBT Tech joined 87 civil society organizations, companies, and cybersecurity experts in publishing a joint letter to the...
CJ Larkin
Jun 201 min read


ctrl+alt+lgbt: New National Data on LGBTQ+ Digital Life Underscores Urgency for Action
In today’s digital world, the internet is more than just a tool - it is an essential part of daily life, and for LGBTQ+ people, often a...
Shae Gardner
Jun 172 min read


Defyning Privacy at IAPP GPS: An LGBTQ+ & Allies Fundraising Afterparty Event
On April 23, the LGBTQ+ & Allies Fundraising committee and our incredible community came together for a powerful and unforgettable night...
Tatyana Ithier
May 52 min read


LGBT Tech Joins Letter to Swedish Lawmakers Urging Protection of Vital Encryption Services
On April 8, 2025, LGBT Tech joined 236 civil society organizations, companies, and cybersecurity experts in signing a joint letter to...
Carlos Gutierrez, Dep. Director & General Counsel
Apr 302 min read


LGBT Tech Joins Civil Society Letter Urging Fixes to TAKE IT DOWN Act
LGBT Tech joins 19 civil society organizations in signing a letter titled “Fix the TAKE IT DOWN Act to Protect Encryption."
Shae Gardner
Apr 181 min read


LGBT Tech's Shae Gardner in Queercryption: Safety in Numbers (Open Rights Group)
“Encryption empowers the members of our community to take control of our identities and our privacy. In the 70+ countries where being...
Shae Gardner
Mar 41 min read


The Importance of Encryption for the LGBTQ+ Community
Privacy is more than a convenience—it’s a right. We recognize this in the physical world, where we expect the freedom to have personal...
Sid Gazula
Feb 282 min read


LGBT Tech's Policy Director, Shae Gardner, is featured in an Open Rights Group article, "The Case for Encryption"
In a recent article by the Open Rights Group, the critical role of encryption in safeguarding personal data and privacy is examined. The...
Tatyana Ithier
Feb 281 min read


LGBT Tech Featured in 'THEM' Article: "How to Delete Yourself From the Internet"
In today's digital age, safeguarding personal information is crucial for everyone, but it's especially vital for LGBTQ+ individuals who...
Tatyana Ithier
Feb 122 min read


New Report - Beyond Binary: LGBTQ+ Rights in the Digital Landscape
As we enter 2025, the landscape for LGBTQ+ individuals in the United States remains complex, challenging, and rapidly evolving....
Shae Gardner
Jan 132 min read


Protecting Your Data at Pride 2024!
As we welcome Pride Month 2024, we want to ensure we are promoting a safe, empowering pride season ahead for everyone. Large Pride...
Arin Rook
Jun 10, 20244 min read


Meta's implementation of default end-to-end encryption in Messenger is a win for the LGBTQ+ community
Last month, Meta  announced  that it would be implementing default end-to-end encryption for all personal chats and calls on Messenger...
LGBT Tech
Jan 8, 20243 min read


Report - Beyond Binary: LGBTQ+ Rights in the Digital Landscape
For members of the LGBTQ+ community, digital platforms and tools facilitate access to safe spaces for self-expression, economic...
Shae Gardner
Jan 8, 20242 min read


Right to Repair Debates Must Consider Your Right to Privacy
When your smartphone or any essential digital device breaks, it can feel as if your entire life has been disrupted in a second. Your...
LGBT Tech
Dec 18, 20234 min read


LGBT Tech's Carlos Gutierrez Speaks on the 'Future of Privacy' Panel at the Digital Inclusion Summit
On October 18th, Carlos Gutierrez, LGBT Tech’s Deputy Director spoke on the 'Future of Privacy' panel at the Digital Inclusion Summit in...
Tatyana Ithier
Oct 18, 20231 min read


The Implications of Weakening Section 230 on the LGBTQ+ Community in a Post-Roe World
After the Dobbs ruling overturning Roe v. Wade, anti-abortion activists and legislators have turned their attention to limiting and...
Skye Metzer
Jul 20, 20226 min read
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