• Judge Strikes Down Iowa Gay Marriage Ban

A Polk County judge on Thursday struck down Iowa's decade-old gay marriage ban, clearing the way for the couples to apply for marriage licenses. But county attorney John Sarcone promised a quick appeal, and he immediately asked the judge for a stay that would prevent gay couples from getting marriage licenses until the appeal was resolved.

Only one couple was able to get through before the county attorney got a stay. Interestingly, Iowa Governor Chet Culver (Democrat) has spoken out against gay marriage.