The state of Washington has taken two steps that put it ahead of almost all of the other 49 states socially!
Effective immediately, Washington allows gay marriage licenses, by vote of the population, with Maryland and Maine to follow by the same method shortly.
Also, Washington allows recreational use of marijuana in small amounts, first to do that, but also soon to be joined by Colorado.
What Washington State is doing is a model for the nation, and will, later on in history, be seen as enhancing that Pacific Coast state in moving to the 21st century!