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Written by Lisa Neff, Staff writer
Jul 28, 2010
Three Hawaii groups that support same-sex civil unions are launching a campaign to encourage consumers to buy from companies that also back civil unions.
The campaign is dubbed a “buycott.” It is in response to calls to boycott Hawaii tourism in the wake of Gov. Linda Lingle’s July 6 veto of legislation that would have permitted same- and opposite-gender couples to form civil unions.
The effort lists Hawaii businesses that score well on a questionnaire and an evaluation by an advisory board composed of members of Pride Alliance Hawaii.
The alliance, Gay and Lesbian Connection for Me and the Lesbian and Gay Businesses of Hawaii are coordinating the campaign.
