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LGBT Tech Signs in Support of the Gay and Trans Panic Defense Prohibition Act
Today, Rep. Joe Kennedy III (D-MA4) and Sen. Ed Markey (D-MA) introduced the Gay and Trans Panic Defense Prohibition Act to the U.S....
Christopher Wood, Executive Director, LGBT Tech
Jun 5, 20191 min read
A Tech Way To Celebrate PRIDE
Every year, the LGBTQ+ community comes together during the month of June to celebrate PRIDE across the country and around the world. This...
Christopher Wood, Executive Director, LGBT Tech
Jun 1, 20191 min read
5G Deployment and the LGBTQ Community
At a White House event on Friday, FCC Chairman Ajit Pai announced that the FCC is auctioning off more 5G spectrum than ever. ...
Carlos Gutierrez - Deputy Director &
Apr 18, 20193 min read
Online Dating: Are You Swiping Left on Your Privacy?
Last week, I joined MANA’s National President and CEO Amy Hinojosa for the first in a series of luncheon events on the politics of...
Christopher Wood, Executive Director, LGBT Tech
Apr 9, 20192 min read
Facial Recognition Raises Concerns for LGBT Community
Once again, a large technology company is in the hot seat over its potential misuse of Americans’ personal data. This time, the company...
Carlos Gutierrez, Dep. Director & General Counsel
Mar 1, 20193 min read
LGBT Tech's NTIA Comments on Developing the Administration’s Approach to Consumer Privacy
LGBT Tech has continued to weigh in on specific privacy concerns for the LGBTQ community and today, I’m excited to share another step we...
Carlos Gutierrez - Head of Policy & Legal
Nov 15, 20181 min read
5G Will Help Serve Those Who Need Telehealth The Most
June was Pride Month, a time to highlight and celebrate LGBTQ identity, reflect on the work done to reinforce equality and opportunity...
Christopher Wood, Executive Director, LGBT Tech
Sep 17, 20182 min read
US evangelicals targeted LGBT young people with ‘dehumanising’ Facebook and YouTube ads
LGBT Tech's Carlos Gutierrez was quoted in an article by Open Democracy criticizing the dehumanization of LGBT young people on the...
LGBT Tech Team
Aug 1, 20181 min read
The internet must be made safer for the LGBT community
Originally Published in The Mercury News, The East Bay Times, and SiliconValley.com, June 20, 2018 The LGBT community heard Mark...
Christopher Wood, Executive Director, LGBT Tech
Jun 21, 20183 min read
Discounted Phones Save Lives of Homeless LGBT Teens — Now They Might Be Taken Away - ADVOCATE
LGBT Tech is featured in an article by FCC Commissioner Jessica Rosenworcel about the importance of technology for LGBTQ+ youth...
LGBT Tech Team
Jun 20, 20181 min read
Blockchain to make 'pink economy' visible, fight LGBT abuses: charity - REUTERS
LGBT Tech's Chris Wood was featured in an article by Reuters discussing the benefits of blockchain technology for the LGBTQ+ community....
LGBT Tech Team
Feb 23, 20181 min read
When tech solutions really matter
LGBT Tech's Chris Wood was quoted in an article by the Financial Times discussing the importance of technology for marginalized...
LGBT Tech Team
Sep 5, 20171 min read
The LGBTQ Center Long Beach Joins National PowerOn Program
PowerOn put out a press release announcing the launch of PowerOn's partnership with The LGBTQ Center Long Beach. LGBT Tech's Chris Wood...
LGBT Tech Team
Jun 6, 20171 min read
Serving LGBTQ Latino Communities Through Smart Partnerships
An extremely vulnerable segment of our society is comprised of young people who identify as LGBTQI, especially those who are people of...
LGBT Tech
Oct 4, 20165 min read
Rep. Honda Introduces Bill to Stop Blocking LGBTQ Information in Schools and Libraries
PRESS RELEASE September 29, 2016 Contact: Carmen Russell Phone: (202) 308-4005 Email: carmen.russell@mail.house.gov Washington, DC –...
Carlos Gutierrez, Head of Policy & Legal
Sep 30, 20163 min read
For Homeless LGBTQ Youth, Simply Having A Phone Can Be Life-Changing.
ThinkProgress has published a fascinating series on the state of homelessness in Washington, D.C. According to ThinkProgress there are...
LGBT Tech
Jul 7, 20162 min read
Broadband Plans Provided by Some of the Country’s Major Carriers May Provide Affordable Internet to
It is a common myth that LGBT individuals are more affluent than the general population at large. In fact, rural gays and lesbians often...
LGBT Tech
May 4, 20163 min read
LGBT Tech – Voices Concern To The FCC on Proposed Regulations For Set-Top Boxes
LGBT Tech has concerns with the Federal Communication Commission’s (FCC) proposed regulation for Set-Top Boxes. We filed those concerns...
LGBT Tech
Apr 7, 20161 min read
FTC to Ban Conversion Therapy
Please see our response in support of the Letter to FTC concerning the deceptive, unnecessary, ineffective, and dangerous practice known...
LGBT Tech
Mar 3, 20161 min read
Life-saving Healthcare for LGBT People — Telehealth
We can do an extraordinary number of things with our phones. They are lifelines that serve as our emergency contacts, maps, planners,...
Chris Wood
Jan 26, 20163 min read
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