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Wal-Mart CEO Backed Gay Adoption Ban

Wal-Mart's CEO Mike Duke signed a petition in support of Act 1, a measure aimed to ban gay adoption in Arkansas.

Pride Staff

May 04 2009 7:22 AM EST

November 08 2024 9:00 AM EST

Wal-Mart's CEO Mike Duke signed a petition in support of Act 1, a measure aimed to ban gay adoption in Arkansas.

The Advocate.com reports:

"The new CEO of Wal-Mart was among those who signed a petition to place an initiative on the Arkansas ballot last November to ban adoption and foster parenting by gay couples, reports the group KnowThyNeighbor.org.

A signature from Mike Duke, with an address that matches the known residence and birth date of the Wal-Mart head, was verified by the state and counted to place Act 1 on the ballot. The initiative, which passed with 57% approval among voters, makes it illegal for unmarried cohabitating couples -- gay or straight -- to adopt or foster children.

Opponents of Act 1 charged that the true intent behind the measure was to limit the family rights of same-sex couples. The proposal included straight couples to ensure its constitutional viability, given that a previous ban targeting only same-sex couples had been struck down."

For the complete story please visit Advocate.com.

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