Paperless has become one of society’s most popular buzzwords. Going shopping? Many stores now offer to email your receipt instead of printing it. Need to sign a contract? Just add... read more →
Let’s say you’re unemployed and looking for a new job. It's summertime and brutally hot outside. You walk all over town looking for a “We’re Hiring” sign, only to return... read more →
When you think about women’s* rights, what’s the first thing that comes to mind? Probably not women’s access to technology. However, across the world, the U.S. State Department estimates (PDF)... read more →
February is Black History Month. One key topic is often left out of discussions about racial justice: the racial digital divide. Individuals can search and apply for jobs, scholarships, and... read more →
In Argentina, data plans for cell phones are available for as little as $4.00 USD per month. How is this possible when Americans pay about $114 per month on average... read more →
January is Poverty Awareness Month. At Community Tech Network, we believe that when discussing poverty, one must also address digital redlining. Internet service providers, or ISPs, often intentionally underinvest in... read more →
Myth: Smartphones are enough to bridge the digital divide. Imagine that you’re a high school student writing a 10-page essay on your phone. How difficult is it to switch between... read more →
Access to high-speed internet, or broadband, is a human right, yet 21 million Americans are still offline, creating a digital divide in which many individuals do not have access to... read more →
In today’s increasingly technological society, many vital tasks have become digital, including accessing healthcare, managing one’s finances, applying for government services, and searching and applying for jobs. Yet, over 21... read more →
Like many older adults and retirees, Wilma Chan found it difficult to connect to the internet. She had limited experience using digital technology and felt intimidated by the process of... read more →