BREAKING NEWS: Washington state gay rights bill passes both houses, on the way to governor for signature (which has been promised)

Amazing. This is truly amazing, and decades in coming. You'll recall this was the bill that got killed last year after Microsoft pulled its support. Well, this year Microsoft didn't just support the bill, but the local Republican rep from Redmond (Microsoft's home) changed his vote from a no to a yes, and the bill passed 25-23 in the state Senate today.

This is really great news. And kudos to all those in Washington state who have fought for so long - decades, really - to get this passed. And thanks to Microsoft and all the other companies who publicly supported the legislation as good for business and good for America.

There's hope yet for our country.