Other municipalities look to wed same-sex couples

Portland, Ore. will start issuing marriage licenses to same-sex couples today, and municipalities in California are moving forward: Santa Cruz, Oakland, San Mateo County, at least. What's interesting is the degree to which the sentiments of the county clerk make the difference in how quickly a municipality moves. Who knew how important that dull position would become?

Meanwhile, a freethinker suggests: Do same sex unions undermine marriage? We can only hope so.