This was apparently a week for reflection, as we peeked behind the curtains of some cutting-edge research this week, examining the social and psychological science that formed the basis of Judge Walker's decision. Check out this article (written by Stop8.org founder Matt Baume, BTW) that explains why we can say with such confidence that gay couples and straight couples should be identical in the eyes of the law.

Meanwhile, historians took a look at Perry v. Schwarzenegger, and noted that historical analysis played a major role in the case. And Obama was raked over the coals by The New Republic for his utter failure to lead when it comes to marriage equality.

Encouragingly, there was yet another poll showing that public support is gradually growing for equality. But there's some reason for concern, at least according to prominent lawyer Leonard Link: he pointed out that two guys in Wyoming have filed a lawsuit that appears to be a copy of Perry v. Schwarzenegger. Without the resources of talented attorneys, he said, such "copycat litigation" could be a disaster.