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In the nearly two years since Proposition 8 passed in California, putting a blot on the progressive victories of Election Day 2008 by taking marriage rights away from gay and lesbian citizens, there have been plenty of protests, arguments, and court cases. But when a judge appointed by George H.W. Bush struck down the law as unconstitutional on August 4, citing the Due Process and Equal Protection clauses of the 14th Amendment to the Constitution, celebration broke out around the country. The fight is, of course, far from over--the decision was stayed in expectation of inevitable appeal, and will probably end up before a conservative Supreme Court. But New York Assemblyman Daniel O'Donnell and comedian Kate Clinton are optimistic about eventual victory. Clinton joins us via Skype and O'Donnell in studio to discuss the victory, the decision, and the country's evolving view of equality.

Andy and Ann discuss the watering down of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" and what the details are of the new policy. Also, they continue to tell the story of the high school senior in rural Georgia who fought for his right to bring a male date to the prom and tie in other news about the constitutionality of equal rights. Finally, they are joined by special guest Kate Clinton. Gay USA is a weekly news-hour that offers comprehensive news.

Kate Clinton is back with some thoughts on Tiger Woods' image rehabilitation, sports fever, women's history month, and the Oscars, as well as Jim Bunning's singlehanded choice to deny unemployment benefits to more than 400,000 people.

It's drones, crones, Toyota, the Super Bowl, and one-line summaries of the ten (yes, ten!) Best Picture nominees for this year's Oscars in Kate Clinton's latest commentary.