Tech sector companies are far from angels on the issue of equality. Despite losing her case last week, Ellen Pao’s lawsuit against Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers, drew attention to the tech industry’s “boys club” culture and gender imbalances. But when it comes to gay and lesbian equality, this industry is vocal in its defense of it, combative and willing to challenge political leaders.

This strong stance is born of a combination of moral belief and business reality. Technology companies were among the first in the nation to adopt non-discrimination policies, offer diversity training, and extend partner benefits to same-sex couples to improve, in part, their ability to compete for employees.

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