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LGBT Tech's Ellie Bessette Joins the FCC's Consumer Advisory Committee
LGBT Tech's Ellie Bessette was selected to serve on the FCC's Consumer Advisory Committee from 2020-2022. The committee is responsible...
LGBT Tech Team
Sep 10, 20211 min read
Opinion | Outing of a priest and data privacy in the LGBTQ community - Washington Blade
The Washington Blade published an op-ed by LGBT Tech's Carlos Gutierrez discussing data privacy issues exposed by the outing of a priest...
Carlos Gutierrez, Dep. Director & General Counsel
Aug 12, 20211 min read
LGBT Tech Signs On to Letter Advocating for the Collection of SOGISC Data in Healthcare
This Pride month, the National LGBT Cancer Network released an open letter urging health care leaders to widely implement the collection...
Kristen Kelley
Jul 12, 20213 min read
Changing the equation on LGBTQ+ equity and inclusion - CIO
LGBT Tech's Chris Wood and Carlos Gutierrez were featured in a collection of interviews by CIO discussion equity and inclusion of LGBTQ+...
LGBT Tech Team
Jun 30, 20211 min read
How a Few Tech Companies are Celebrating Pride Month 2021
Last updated June 25, 2021 Similar to last year, the 2021 Pride Month celebrations looked a little different due to the COVID-19...
LGBT Tech
Jun 25, 20215 min read
How to Effectively Pursue Gender Diversity in Talent Recruitment - The Filament
LGBT Tech's Chris Wood was featured in an interview by The Filament about pursuing gender diversity in talent recruitment. You can...
LGBT Tech Team
Jun 25, 20211 min read
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...
Kristen Kelley
Jun 18, 20211 min read
California State Senator Bill Dodd’s Broadband Connectivity Bill Clears Key Committee
LGBT Tech's Chris Wood is quoted in an article by the Sierra Sun Times detailing Senate Bill 556 which expands broadband access...
LGBT Tech Team
Jun 10, 20211 min read
13 organizations that support LGBTQ+ tech workers
LGBT Tech is featured in an article by CIO highlighting organizations that support LGBTQ+ tech workers. You can read the full article...
LGBT Tech Team
Jun 8, 20211 min read
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...
Carlos Gutierrez, Dep. Director & General Counsel
May 26, 20213 min read
Crafting a Lifeline Program Fit for the Digital Age
America is facing a series of affordability crises. Even before the unique hardship and insecurity brought on by the pandemic, millions...
Carlos Gutierrez, Dep. Director & General Counsel
May 6, 20213 min read
New Broadband Maps are Breakthrough Moment in the Fight to Close the Digital Divide
Previous efforts to expand internet service to unserved and underserved communities have been largely stalled by poor record-keeping....
Carlos Gutierrez, Dep. Director & General Counsel
Mar 19, 20212 min read
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...
Carlos Gutierrez, Dep. Director & General Counsel
Feb 9, 20213 min read
February - From the Desk of the ED
The LGBT Tech team is consistently working on several different initiatives each month. From research, to programs and education, I...
LGBT Tech
Feb 5, 20216 min read
LGBT Tech Joins Groups Calling for Dr. Rachel Levine's Confirmation
On Wednesday, LGBT Tech, along with over 350 groups, signed an open letter calling for the Senate to confirm Pennsylvania Secretary of...
LGBT Tech
Jan 29, 20211 min read
LGBT Tech, Internet Society Release New Encryption Infographic, Host Encryption Conversation
Today, LGBT Tech released a new informational resource on their website. "Encryption: Essential to the LGBTQ+ Community," a one-sheet...
LGBT Tech
Jan 26, 20211 min read
LGBT Tech & Internet Society Encryption Infographic
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LGBT Tech Team
Jan 26, 20211 min read
LGBT Tech Congratulates Acting Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel
January 25, 2021 Last week, the Biden administration named long-standing FCC Commissioner Jessica Rosenworcel the Acting Chairwoman of...
LGBT Tech
Jan 25, 20211 min read
LGBT Tech's Ellie Bessette Appointed to FCC's Consumer Advisory Committee
Earlier this month, LGBT Tech's PowerOn Program Manager Ellie Bessette was appointed to a two-year term on the Federal Communications...
LGBT Tech
Dec 14, 20201 min read
FPF and LGBT Tech Host Discussion in Honor of Human Rights Day
By Katelyn Ringrose, Christopher Wolf Diversity Law Fellow, and Connor Colson, FPF Policy Intern Last week, in honor of International...
LGBT Tech
Dec 11, 20202 min read
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