The internet has changed the way the world exchanges information. And for the LGBTQ population, the internet can be a lifeline and an important resource for identity and community formation, connections to local LGBTQ organizations, and vital online support spaces. Digital access can be limited, however, especially in rural America.

Christopher Wood, Executive Director of the LBGT Technology Partnership and Institute, discusses how this technology gap impacts LGBTQ Americans in rural areas, along with efforts to boost digital inclusion.

The #MeToo movement is raising awareness around sexual violence, bringing the issue to a national conversation. On this episode of Comcast Newsmakers, Ebony Tucker, Advocacy Director of the National Alliance to End Sexual Violence, discusses prevention efforts and training, funding, and instances of abuse among certain populations.