Today marks a civil rights landmark as Massachusetts became the first state to legally recognize gay marriage: Before today's ceremony at Boston City Hall, Ms. Salerno told Mr. Weikle and Mr. Rogers: "You really are married already. The only thing that has been wrong, if I may put it that way, is that it hasn't been public." She added that she would try not to make a mistake in this first legal ceremony, but allowed that "I might call one of you the bride." The couple were eager to get married quickly because of family events. Mr. Roberts's father died on Sunday and his daughter was expected to give birth later today. ...the Provincetown Town Council is one of a few municipalities in Massachusetts that has declared that it will marry out-of-state couples regardless of where they may live, making the gay-friendly, seaside vacation town a destination for many couples hoping to take advantage of the Massachusetts law. And what's that sound you hear? That's right: Heterosexual marriage, stronger than ever. I'd say by now it's safe to declare that, contra James Dobson, the sky has not fallen after all. Perhaps if he's really concerned with strengthening heterosexual marriage, he'll invest his time and energy in fighting for childcare, healthcare, and living wage jobs.