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The Human Rights Campaign has released their annual listing of which companies are doing good by the LGBT community and those who have a ways to go. Shop for equality, make sure to support and thank the companies who support us and to tell those who don't to wise up.HRC's Corporate Equality Index

ChoicePoint, Inc. has received a perfect score of 100 percent for its treatment of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender employees, consumers and investors for sixth consecutive years. “At ChoicePoint, what makes us different makes us strong. This belief is a reflection of the company culture and personality,” said Derek V.

PG & E which powers most of northern and central California with electricity and natural gas has donated $250,000 to fight the anti-gay marriage amendment (proposition 8) Please take the time to show your support and appreciation for Queer friendly companies, contact them today!

UPDATE: Thanks everyone for taking action, Mars has pulled the ad in light of Queer activists sending a message of disapproval. The ad agency Omnicom which has produced homophobic and violent ads in the past is at it again. See for yourself below... Contact Snickers and urge them to apologize and pull the ad...

UPDATE: "Nike has announced that it has canceled its "That Ain't Right" campaign after it was widely criticized as homophobic by gay bloggers and advertising critics. Via ESPN, here is Nike's statement: Nike is strongly opposed to discrimination of any kind and has a long history of supporting athletes regardless of their sexual orientation.

The following is a video of a small protest by right wing fanatics in front of the McDonald's headquarters. Hate groups such as the American Family Association, and Americans for Truth About Homosexuality, gathered to hold a press conference because McDonald's donated $20,000 to the National Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce.

"The tidy palm lined streets and affordable homes of the Rybolt Reserve subdivision in suburban Orlando have become popular with middle class homebuyers and speculators but if you are a gay or unmarried opposite-sex couple the Homeowners Association has a message - don't bother to try to rent here according to some property owners.

"During tax season 2008, some H&R Block clients attempting to file as civil union, domestic or same sex partners using TaxCut online were messaged that H&R Block's online programs did not support the functionality for these returns. Online customers were instructed to visit an H&R Block retail office to complete their returns.

"Same-sex marriage advocates urged travelers Thursday to boycott two hotels owned by a San Diego County businessman who gave $125,000 to a group backing a California ballot initiative to ban gay marriage.

We reported on the Heinz controversy a few days ago. Now there is a petition circulating to ask Heinz to re-instate the ad. "We petition Heinz to reinstate its Deli Mayo TV advertisement following complaints from 200 people as to its 'offensive' and 'inappropriate' content.