On the law: @lgbttech.bsky.social, @publicknowledge.bsky.social & partners show the FCC has no authority to do this, and that singling out a class of people as "meriting a warning" is both stigmatizing and unconstitutional. www.lgbttech.org/post/lgbt-te...

LGBT Tech & Civil Society Groups File FCC Comments in Staunch Opposition to Identity-Based TV Ratings

The filing urges the FCC to reject any framework that treats transgender identity or LGBTQ+ representation as a warning category rather than ordinary human presence.

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Join us for the PATHS Forward Summit: Community IRL, a dynamic, community-centered event bringing together students, professionals, advocates, and innovators at the intersection of STEAM and equity. And it's completely FREE! See you soon! 🗓️ June 25, 2026 ⌚️ 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM ET

New from LGBT Tech: our roadmap, “Data Privacy Principles for Federal & State Policymakers.” We outline 7 core principles for modern privacy laws. Dive into the roadmap here: www.lgbttech.org/post/new-roa...

New Roadmap: Data Privacy Principles for Federal & State Policymakers

LGBT Tech's new roadmap outlines seven core principles for stronger privacy legislation.

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Yesterday we co-hosted our 2026 #Tech & #Telecom Policy Outlook in Washington, D.C. panelist covered #AI, #Spectrum #Affordability #Media and #DataCenters. Check out the full event video: @http_online @mmtconline @ocanational

2026 Tech & Telecom Policy Outlook | March 25, 2026

@lgbttech , @hispanictechandtelecompart9237 , @mmtconline and @OCANational bring together experts to talk about the 2026 Tech & Telecom Outlook. March 25, 2026

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Join us on 3/25 in D.C. for an event on Advocating For Underserved Communities with discussions focused on #AI, #datacenters, #spectrum, #broadband affordability, and broadcast media in 2026. Engage with leaders shaping tech policy for underserved communities. buff.ly/mfnmdO1

🎥 A look #BTS with the PATHS Forward team - setting up, breaking down, and everything in between. Catch the latest PATHS Forward episodes on YouTube (www.youtube.com/@lgbttech) or listen on your favorite podcast platform. #PATHS #LGBTTech #STEAM #STEM

#BTS with Claudia Hernandez and the PATHS Forward crew 📸 Great conversations, great people, and even better energy. ➡️ Watch her PATHS Forward episode here: www.youtube.com/@lgbttech. You can also find all episodes on your favorite podcast platform. #PATHS #STEM #STEAM #ComputerScience

Spectrum opened applications for its sixth class of Spectrum Scholars, the Company’s annual scholarship and career-development program for students with financial need.

📍 Creating Change 2026 is officially here! We’re excited to share that LGBT Tech's Executive Director, Chris Wood, will be taking the stage for: ✨ Cyber Security as Community Care 📅 Thursday, January 22 ⏰ 3:30 PM Be sure to register and add this session to your schedule in the conference app.

CTIA Wireless Foundation is seeking driven social entrepreneurs, who are leveraging mobile-first solutions, to apply for Catalyst 2026 by the February 24th application deadline. The Foundation welcomes applications from founders who have personal experience with the problem they are trying to solve.

From unforgettable moments at past receptions to what’s next, join us tomorrow for the LGBTQ+ & Allies Reception at CES 2026 in Las Vegas! Interested in attending? DM us for the registration link and code. #LGBTTech #CES #CES2026 #CTA 📆 January 7th ⏰ 4:30–6:30 PM P.T. 📍 Innovation For All Suite

Wishing everyone a joyful and safe holiday season from all of us at LGBT Tech! 🩷 💙

Heading to #CES 2026 in Las Vegas? Join us for the 🌈 LGBTQ+ & Allies Reception, hosted by CTA & LGBT Tech! Connect, unwind, and build community in the Innovation For All Hospitality Suite on Jan 7, from 4:30- 6:30 PM. 👉 DM us for the link and registration code! #LGBTTech #CES #CES2026 #CTA

Happy Pansexual & Panromantic Pride Day! 💛💗💙 Today, we celebrate everyone whose attraction expands beyond gender, a reminder that love, connection, and identity are beautifully diverse. Your identity is valid. Your experiences matter. And your presence strengthens our community. #LGBTTech #PanPride

🕯️ Today, we honor Transgender Day of Remembrance, a solemn occasion to reflect on the lives lost to anti-transgender violence and discrimination. Let us commit to creating a world where transgender voices are celebrated, transgender lives are valued, and hate has no place. 🏳️‍⚧️

Don't forget! Register today to join @publicknowledge.bsky.social for our in-person panel event "The People’s Oversight Hearing," featuring former agency officials, seasoned practitioners & civil society leaders. Sign up at the link below: publicknowledge.org/oversight

Coming out isn’t one moment, it’s a journey, a process, and sometimes, a quiet act of courage that happens again and again. 🌈 Happy National Coming Out Day! #NationalComingOutDay #LGBTTech #VisibilityMatters #community #joy

⏰ ONE HOUR AWAY! The PATHS Forward Summit is about to kick off, don’t miss the conversations shaping the future of work, tech, and community. 🌈 Register now pathslgbtq.org/events #PATHSForward #LGBTTech #PFS

Final call! Online registration closes Oct. 8th. Don’t miss Shae Gardner, LGBT Tech’s Director of Policy & Research, in the Policy & Advocacy breakout session at the 2025 Maryland Digital Opportunity Summit! For more info and registration: marylandersonline.umd.edu/events/2025-...

🤖 As artificial intelligence (AI) rapidly expands its role in online spaces, the LGBTQ+ community is paying close attention. From facial recognition to content moderation and algorithmic curation, the implications of AI are deeply personal and political.

Happy Bi Visibility Day! 💜🩷💙 Today’s about celebrating love, identity, and the beautiful diversity within our communities. To everyone who identifies as bi, thank you for showing up, for sharing your stories, and for reminding us all that love and identity are wonderfully diverse. #BiVisibilityDay

We had the privilege of joining Kindness in Action: A Convening on Youth Mental Health, Community Care, and Local Solutions, hosted by Born This Way Foundation with support from Cotton On Foundation. We’re honored that LGBT Tech was included in the resource guide shared during the event 🙌

🌐 WIRED en Español highlights LGBT Tech’s work to ensure AI systems recognize and respect LGBTQ+ experiences. Our mission: making sure emerging technologies fight bias, not reinforce it. Read here www.lgbttech.org/post/lgbt-te...

📈 Did you know, 94% of transgender adults say online platforms had an impact on discovering their identity? ➡️ 83% of transgender adults joined social media platforms before the age of 18. ➡️ 83% joined to escape negative offline environments.

Are you just starting or wanting to pursue a career in a STEAM field? Are you looking to build your professional network? Our PATHS STEAM Educational Grant and Mentorship Applications are now open! Apply today for up to $2,500 to use toward your education. ➡️ Apply here: www.pathslgbtq.org/grants

🔊 LGBT Tech stands for a free and open internet. That’s why we joined an amicus brief challenging Texas’s HB 18, an unconstitutional law that forces ID checks, chills expression, and cuts off vulnerable communities from support. Read why we’re fighting back: www.lgbttech.org/post/lgbt-te...

LGBT Tech Joins Amicus Brief Against HB 18’s Harmful Internet Censorship

This month, LGBT Tech joined a civil liberties amicus brief to the Fifth Circuit in CCIA v. Paxton, a case challenging Texas’s “Securing Children Online Through Parental Empowerment Act” (HB 18).…

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This week, LGBT Tech, with McDermott Will & Emery serving as legal counsel, filed an amicus brief with the U.S. Supreme Court requesting the Court reinstate a preliminary injunction blocking Mississippi’s House Bill 1126.

📈 We've launched the second annual iteration of our ctrl+alt+lgbt polling, a landmark national survey on the digital usage, access, and experiences of LGBTQ+ adults. ➡️ View our key findings infographic and the full polling report here www.lgbttech.org/research-and...

💻 OpenTools recently featured LGBT Tech in its article, “AI and the LGBTQ+ Community: Navigating Challenges & Calls for Change”, spotlighting E.D. Chris Wood for his leadership in pushing for more inclusive & equitable AI systems. Read the full article here: opentools.ai/news/ai-and-...

AI and the LGBTQ+ Community: Navigating Challenges and Calls for Change

Dive into the complexities of AI's impact on the LGBTQ+ community, from algorithmic bias to online censorship. Uncover the ongoing challenges and calls for transparency and inclusivity in the digital…

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We’re taking a moment to look back at our incredible LGBTQ+ & Allies event at @CES 2025! Are you planning on heading to #CES2026? LGBT Tech will be back to host another LGBTQ+ & Allies Event at CES. Interested in getting involved? Send us a message. We hope to see you there! #LGBTTech #CES #CES2026