No longer defending discrimination

Though section 3 of DOMA means the federal gov't can't discriminate against gay people, there are still details to work out. There is a case before the US District Court in Massachusetts (probably filed before the Supremes ruled) arguing about the word "spouse" in veterans' benefits. The GOP in the House has been a big player in the DOMA case, taking over when Obama said he wouldn't defend it. No more. The GOP leadership has announced they are withdrawing from the veterans' benefits case. The Supremes have spoken and they will abide by it. That is welcome news. It's good to see the GOP leadership showing a shift in their politics and won't continue to defend discrimination.