Don’t be evil. It’s a simple mantra that spells out one of the basic Google philosophies. But not being evil can be simple inaction. It is possible to not be evil without being good. That isn’t the case though.

Today, Google announced it has signed an amicus brief supporting several cases that are challenging California’s Proposition 8, the first US law to strip a right from a minority that they were previously afforded. 

Just as we need more gays, more lesbians, more transgenders, more straight allies, we also need more corporate support to push forward the gay right’s movement. People need to be outspoken about the issues and so do the companies we work for. If you work for a company that is quiet on these topics I encourage you to reach out and find support wherever it is possible. Start an LGBT diversity group, talk to human resources about diversity hiring, seek out your public relations department and ask them to issue a press release in support of your LGBT employees and in opposition to hate laws such as Prop 8. Heck, you can even go to your VPs and tell them how important it is that your company support this movement.

In other Google-related diversity news, the company is now a sponsor of Chicago’s AIDSCare Fat Saturday Ball. Kudos!