Where you might least expect acceptance to come from:

NEW YORK (CNN/Money) – The nation’s largest companies have become leaders in extending rights to gay, bisexual and transgender employees, according to a published report Monday.

The Washington Post, citing a study by the advocacy group Human Rights Campaign, reports that among the Fortune 500, 216 companies, or more than 40 percent, provided domestic partner benefits. That’s about 10 times the number that offered those benefits a decade ago.

In addition 415, or 83 percent, of the Fortune 500, included sexual orientation in their non-discrimination policies.

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