Several multinational companies have expressed opposition to the bill that seeks to ban same-sex marriage in California.
Among them are Levi's, Pepsi, AT&T and Google. The clothing brand donated US$25 directly and US$100 through its director and wife. Levi's argues that this donation is consistent with its history of supporting civil rights.
Google, through the blog of its co-founder, Sergey Brin, communicated its stance in favor of marriage between equals and calls on Californians to speak out against Proposition 8.
Sergey claims that he never speaks out on matters that do not have to do with his business, but in this case, if approved, Proposition 8 would negatively affect many of the company's employees. “It is the proposition's terrifying and discriminatory effect on many of our employees that leads Google to take a stand against Proposition 8. We should not eliminate the fundamental right of anyone, whatever their sexuality, to marry the person they love. love".
Pepsi donated half a million dollars to the Association of Parents, Families and Friends of Gays and Lesbians – PFLAG.
The organization says that the donation will serve to maintain the “Straights for Equality” campaign, which educates heterosexuals to also fight for the rights of gays and lesbians.
