Oregon!

Today federal Judge Michael McShane struck down the Oregon's constitutional ban on same-sex marriage. There was no stay and marriages began promptly (once the clerks came back from lunch). Since nobody on the side of the state defended the ban there is likely nobody to request an appeal. I haven't gotten confirmation yet, but this one might be for keeps -- Oregon was well on the way to repealing the amendment anyway.

Since the big ruling by the Supremes last June, this is 13th consecutive win for marriage equality in federal court with another four wins in state court.

Judge McShane wrote as part of his ruling:

With discernment we see not shadows lurking in closets or the stereotypes of what was once believed; rather, we see families committed to the common purpose of love, devotion, and service to the greater community.