Google supports gay marriage again by filing amicus brief against Proposition 8
”[I]n the wake of the election many were concerned with the impact Proposition 8 could have on the personal lives of people they work with every day, and on California’s ability to attract and retain a diverse mix of employees from around the world. That’s why we’ve signed an amicus brief (PDF file) in support of several cases currently challenging Proposition 8 in the California Supreme Court. Denying employees basic rights isn’t right, and it isn’t good for businesses….”
Post by Kent Walker, General Counsel for Google on the company’s official blog. (Google Blog)
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