LGBT Rights Get a Victory in Oklahoma!

Human rights took a huge step forward in Oklahoma today.

A federal judge struck down the state's ban on gay marriage, saying it violated the Equal Protection clause of the 14th Amendment:

Kern called Oklahoma's ban "an arbitrary, irrational exclusion of just one class of Oklahoma citizens from a governmental benefit," declaring:
"Equal protection is at the very heart of our legal system and central to our consent to be governed. It is not a scarce commodity to be meted out begrudgingly or in short portions."

 The judge ordered a stay on gay marriage in Oklahoma until the Supreme Court rules on Utah's ban this year, but nevertheless, this is a big win for justice and love.

I lived in Oklahoma for four years, until this last summer, and I can tell you from experience, it is one of the most socially conservative places in the country. However, Oklahoma City is a cultured young city with a thriving LGBT community. The Pride Parade is one of the great events in the city every year. It is great to know that all those wonderful men and women can celebrate some real progress in their state.

After all, Oklahoma is the home of Sally Kern.

The country is moving forward, and Oklahoma is now part of that.