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Apple Takes A Stand
The Daily Dish | By Andrew Sullivan — On their start-page today: Apple is publicly opposing Proposition 8 and making a donation of $100,000 to the No on 8 campaign. Apple was among the first California companies to offer equal rights and benefits to our employees’ same-sex partners, and we strongly believe that a person’s fundamental rights — including the right to marry — should not be affected by their sexual orientation. Apple views this as a civil rights issue, rather than just a political issue, and is therefore speaking out publicly against Proposition 8. ...

Extortion isn't funny, either
Bitch. Ph.D. — ... but have given to Equality to California will be published. It is only fair for Proposition 8 supporters to know which companies and organizations oppose traditional marriage. That's a shakedown, right? Is that shit even legal? No on 8 is soliciting donations based on the strength of the email--if you find it appalling enough that you're motivated to contribute b/c of it, that's the link. On the same topic, however, Apple's front page has this Hot News Headline, which makes me feel betterr.

'Yes on 8' Blackmail Won't Stop Corporate Opposition
MoJo Blog Posts: mojo — ... into a tizzy supporting Proposition 8, which would change the California constitution to say marriage is only between a man and a woman. There are even reports that Yes on 8 folks sent threatening letters to 30 companies who donated to No on 8. In the letter, Yes on 8 said that if the companies didn't give them the same amount of money, they would publish their names. Obviously not fearing a large-scale boycott from the Mormon Church, Steve Jobs and company have spoken out against Proposition 8. From Apple's home page: Apple ...