The Long, Long Road

While it's great that individual states are recognizing gay marriage, we still have a long way to go. Especially on the federal level. There needs to be gay marriage on a federal level for us to fully be equal and to get the rights we deserve: 

Oh, Iowa can provide recognition to gay marriages under all its laws and policies. But that's a surprisingly small part of what marriage encompasses. Under federal law, there are more than 1,100 rights and privileges that go with being a husband or wife. And none of them is available to married same-sex couples.

Under federal law, a person may transfer property to a spouse tax-free. Married couples may file their income taxes jointly. Someone whose spouse dies is assured Social Security survivor's benefits. A married person has the authority to make medical decisions for an incapacitated partner.

Or say you're an American citizen living in this country who marries a foreigner. Normally, you would be entitled to bring your beloved to this country to live permanently and become a citizen.

I suggest you read the whole article. But ultimately we need to repeal DOMA. Hey thanks Clinton, you made our job that much harder. We really appreciate it.