2012 appears to be the year US businesses decided to weigh in on the issue of same sex marriage. There have been a few organizations (notably Chick-Fil-A) that have indicated their opposition to same-sex marriage, but most that have spoken on this issue have come out in favor of same-sex marriage.
The ever growing list of marquee companies putting their reputation on the line and risking the ire of those who disagree with supporting LGBT rights is a testament to how far this conversation has come and how accepting the American public is becoming.
Earlier this week Towleroad reported that REI has joined the list of companies publicly backing same sex marriage. Washington United for Marriage said CEO and President Sally Jewell strongly endorsed marriage equality in a letter to employees earlier this month. Read Jewell’s heartfelt blog post to REI employees here.
Thank you Sally Jewell for your support
BosGuy 