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- Google's founders Sergey Brin and Larry Page contributed $140,000Los Angeles Times: Apple donates $100,000 to fight same-sex marriage ban* (October 25, 2008)
- Same-sex couples have been allowed to marry in California since May 15, 2008.Los Angeles Times: First of California's same-sex marriage licenses issued (June 16, 2008)
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Apple announced on October 24, 2008, that it will contribute $100,000 to the campaign against California's Proposition 8. The proposition, if it passes among voters on November 4, 2008, would outlaw same-sex marriages.Times of the Internet: Apple joins Prop. 8 marriage fight (October 24, 2008)
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"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 statementTimes of the Internet: Apple joins Prop. 8 marriage fight (October 24, 2008)-
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Apple Proposition 8 Questions
Why was Proposition 8 not overturned? 1 AnswerBecause it would have set a scary legal precedent. While I think most of the justices disagreed with Prop. 8, they had no legal authority to overturn a ballot i... read more
What happened with proposition 8? 1 AnswerThe CA Supreme Court upheld Proposition 8, but it also validated all of the marriage certificates that were given out to same-sex couples while the proposition ... read more
Apple: Why should I update my MAC OSX 10.5.8 to Mac OS X Snow Leopard? If so, why and what are the benefits? 3 AnswersIf you are on a newer mac things will be much faster and more efficient. Snow leopard is making all apps that come with the mac (safari, iphoto, imovie, etc.) ... read more
Proposition 8 Donors list, where can I find it? 1 AnswerYou can view the Prop 8 donors list here, at the Californians Against Hate Dishonor Roll: http://www.californiansagainsthate.com/dishonorRoll.html read more