Digital Planet explores LGBTQ+ solidarity in STEM for Pride Month. STEM grads express less LGBTQ+ on resumes. Women in STEM are twice as likely as men to affiliate with the gay community.
The US digital divide has sparked division. The Biden-Harris administration can bridge gaps, review access, inclusion, institutions, and digital proficiency for transformative change in a recovering economy.
Digital Planet research finds that the number of LGBTQ+ women outnumber LGBTQ+ men in the United States tech industry. The research finds the gap is even wider in major tech hubs, like San Francisco and New York City.
Companies recruiting in STEM fields need to look beyond Atlanta and Miami.
Democrats and Republicans alike need to be honest about how much broadband for all will cost. They can make Big Tech help pay for it.
Experts say the solution is to make remote work the default.
