[goodnesswins]

I don’t think STARBUCKS is doing this....the “gay” community is as a protest that they can’t claim “spouses” on tax returns....

[uptoolate]

They may not be "doing" this, but this was enough for me to stop buying my brother-in-law $25.00 giftcards as gifts.

FAQs
But I'm not out! I'm scared of being shamed and outcast by my community!
Now's the time, Gays. And we've made it as safe and silly for you as possible by choosing the most gay-friendly,corporate spot in the world. Starbucks! Starbucks has been committed to LGBT rights since the beginning of time offering domestic partnership insurance, quoting gay artists on their coffee cups and funding our pride parades.