This decision will
influence other mutual funds and positively increase proxy support for sexual
orientation nondiscrimination protection.

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Exxon Mobil, number two on the FORTUNE 500 list , is one of only 40 of the
FORTUNE 500 companies that do not provide nondiscrimination protection for gay
and lesbian employees.

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At
the start of the project in 2003, 323 companies (65%) provided
nondiscrimination protection.

"Condoms have been universally proven to provide the
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Equality Forum's FORTUNE 500 Project, in collaboration with Professor
Louis Thomas of the Wharton School of University of Pennsylvania and Professor
Ian Ayres of Yale Law School, requests FORTUNE 500 companies to specifically
include sexual orientation in their workplace nondiscrimination policies.
Vanguard's letter stating their policy change, along with more information
on the FORTUNE 500 Project, can be found at:
http: //www.
The donated condoms, featuring the licensed image of pop icon Madonna, serve
as Condomania 's response to the new Pope's stance forbidding condom use to
prevent sexually transmitted infections , including HIV. Gay + Lesbian Center is the largest gay and lesbian organization
in the world offering a wide array of services for the GLBT community, in
addition to free and anonymous HIV testing for anyone, regardless of sexual
orientation."
Gay Men's Health Crisis is a not-for-profit, volunteer -supported and
community-based organization committed to national leadership in the fight
against AIDS.

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Equality Forum undertakes high impact
initiatives, produces documentary films, highlights GLBT history and presents
annually the largest national and international GLBT civil rights forum.

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With 149 million shares, Vanguard is the fourth-
largest institutional holder of Exxon Mobil shares.

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AIDS is ravaging the world and by opposing the use of condoms, the Pope
is contributing to the spread of this deadly plague.

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We all can, and must,
protect ourselves. In fulfilling this mission, GMHC will remain true to its
heritage by fighting homophobia and affirming the individual dignity of all
gay men and lesbians.

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com), America's first condom store , will provide
30,000 "Madonna" condoms to Los Angeles Gay and Lesbian Center (LAGLC) and Gay
Men 's Health Crisis in New York (GMHC) for distribution with each HIV test. Vatican health
secretary Cardinal Javier Lozano Barragan recently stated, "The use of
prophylactics is unacceptable even as a solution to the problem of AIDS,
because the objective is the fight against fornication.
Adam Glickman
http://profnet.

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condomania. Today, Condomania's flagship store in New York and its
website assist and educate shoppers of every age, gender and sexual
orientation in purchasing condoms and safer-sex products, making safer sex
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Exxon Mobil, others to be impacted by change in policy

PHILADELPHIA, Following discussions with Equality
Forum , a national gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender (GLBT) civil rights
organization, The Vanguard Group has announced that it will vote in favor of
sexual orientation workplace protection in its proxy voting rights. "After discussions with
Equality Forum, Vanguard determined that a supportive workplace for gay and
lesbian employees helps maximize shareholder interest." Glickman continues , "Condom use and testing are critical to
curbing the spread of HIV.

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Using a condom, along with
knowing one's HIV status, are key elements to stopping the transmission of
HIV, thus saving lives.

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While our selection of "Madonna" condoms is
admittedly irreverent, the reality of the situation is quite tragic. If this
encourages even one person to get tested and use condoms, then we've helped.com ), America's first condom store, was
established June 1991.prnewswire.

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Vanguard
is the nation 's second-largest mutual fund company, managing approximately
$880 billion in assets.equalityforum . The Pope's unwavering opposition to condoms can only worsen this
pandemic.A.

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Responding to New Pope 's Hard-Line Ban on Condoms Condomania(R) Donates 30 000 'Madonna' Condoms

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Vanguard Will Vote Proxy for Sexual Orientation Nondiscrimination

ABOUT EQUALITY FORUM
Equality Forum is a national nonprofit and 501(c)(3) GLBT organization
headquartered in Philadelphia. Los Angeles Gay and Lesbian Center and New York's Gay Men's Health Crisis to
Provide Free Madonna Condoms With Each HIV Test

LOS ANGELES, Condomania
(http://www.jsp?userid=499309

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"Vanguard is the gold standard for protecting shareholder value," said
Malcolm Lazin , Executive Director of Equality Forum."
"We believe that fully inclusive employment policies may be reasonably
expected to contribute positively to shareholder value," said Glenn Booraem,
Principal + Assistant Fund Controller for Vanguard."
Condomania CEO Adam Glickman explains, "Nearly 40 million people worldwide
are infected with HIV -- nearly 250,000 Americans don't even know they're
infected.condomania.

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Condomania is the home of TheyFit(TM) Condoms, the
world's first sized-to -fit condoms in 55 sizes.

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"
The L. Upon hearing the news of Condomania's donation, the Center 's
Chief Public Affairs Officer Jim Key stated, "We're grateful for Condomania's
support and for calling attention to the Catholic Church's stance on condom
use.

Kevin Segall
323-969-0102 x203 Kevin@condomania.com

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About Condomania(R)
Condomania (http://www.

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Today, 460 of the FORTUNE 500 companies (92%)
now protect gay and lesbian employees.com/fortune500 . We're glad Condomania has taken such a lead on making
condoms widely available," said George Ayala , Director of the Institute for
Gay Men's Health, a collaboration between GMHC and AIDS Project Los Angeles
(APLA).

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