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The decision was criticized by many conservative, pro-family organizations.<\/div>\n<p>Leading traditional marriage organizations, for instance, are accusing the Seattle-based company of \u201cmeddling\u201d in the debate, after Starbucks joined Google, Microsoft, and Nike in support of the legalization of same-sex marriage that is currently gathering momentum in the state legislature.<\/p>\n<p>Kalen Holmes, executive vice president for Partner Resources, <a href=\"http:\/\/seattletimes.nwsource.com\/html\/politicsnorthwest\/2017323520_starbucks_supports_gay_marriag.html\">released a statement<\/a> on Jan. 24 entitled, \u201cStarbucks Supports Marriage Equality,\u201d to all of the company\u2019s U.S. employees. 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