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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
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
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'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
LGBT Tech's Carlos Gutierrez Speaks at Inaugural Digital Inclusion Summit
On December 3, the Hispanic Technology & Telecommunications Partnership (HTTP) hosted its inaugural Digital Inclusion Summit, a virtual...
LGBT Tech
Dec 4, 20202 min read
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...
LGBT Tech
Nov 19, 20203 min read
LGBT Tech Introduces New PATHS Program
LGBT Tech prides itself on constantly reexamining how we can best impact and serve the LGBTQ+ community through technology. This year has...
LGBT Tech
Nov 18, 20201 min read
A Look Back at the Role of Law and the Right To Privacy in LGBTQ+ History
LGBTQ+ rights are, and have always been, linked with privacy. Over the years, privacy-invasive laws, practices, and norms have been used to
Christopher Wood, Executive Director, LGBT Tech
Oct 22, 20206 min read
Staying the Course on 5G Development and Deployment
LGBT Tech has long supported efforts at the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to bring 5G technology to the market as efficiently...
Carlos Gutierrez, Dep. Director & General Counsel
Oct 13, 20203 min read
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...
Carlos Gutierrez, Dep. Director & General Counsel
Sep 16, 20202 min read
LGBT Tech Supports Facial Recognition and Biometric Technology Moratorium Act
On June 25, Senators Edward Markey and Jeff Merkley, along with Representatives Pramila Jayapal and Ayanna Pressley announced the "Facial...
LGBT Tech
Jul 23, 20206 min read
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...
LGBT Tech
Jul 8, 20202 min read
LGBT Tech is Proud to Work with Rep. Schneider (IL-10) on the Don't Block LGBTQ Act of 2020
LGBT Tech is proud to work with Rep. Schneider (IL-10) to re-introduce the Don't Block LGBTQ Act of 2020 along with 60 other...
LGBT Tech
Jul 1, 20204 min read
LGBT Tech's Christopher Wood joins panel on blockchain and the LGBTQ+ community
Today, LGBT Tech's Executive Director Christopher Wood had the privilege to take part in Cointelegraph Talks, a series of online panels...
LGBT Tech
Jun 30, 20201 min read
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...
Carlos Gutierrez, Dep. Director & General Counsel
Jun 23, 20202 min read
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...
LGBT Tech
Jun 17, 20202 min read
Washington Blade Publishes Op-Ed Co-Authored by LGBT Tech Dep. Director, Carlos Gutierrez
On Friday, May 15, 2020, the Washington Blade, America's oldest and third largest LGBTQ+ newspaper, published an op-ed titled "How...
LGBT Tech
May 15, 20201 min read
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...
Carlos Gutierrez, Dep. Director & General Counsel
May 13, 20202 min read
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