It's a good day

We have a state doing the right thing:

N.H. Senate Passes Gay Marriage Bill

The New Hampshire Senate voted narrowly on Wednesday to legalize same-sex marriage, paving the way for the state to potentially become the fifth in the nation — and the third this month — to allow gay couples to wed.

A Congress that puts people first:

House bill would provide gays new protections

Gay victims of violence would gain new federal protections under a revived and expanded hate crimes bill passed by the House on Wednesday over conservatives' objections.

Hate crimes _ as defined by the bill _ are those motivated by prejudice and based someone's race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or disability.

And a president who can talk in complete sentences:

President Obama’s 100th-Day Press Briefing

PRESIDENT OBAMA: Before we begin to tonight, I just want to provide everyone with a few brief updates on some of the challenges we're dealing with right now.

It's a good day.