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On the heels of Iowa, Vermont becomes the latest U.S. state to say yes to the United States Constitution:

Vermont Legalizes Gay Marriage

And D.C. is throwing their hat into the ring as well:

D.C. Council Votes To Recognize Gay Nuptials Elsewhere

"I think we're going to look back at this week as a moment when our entire country turned a corner," said Jennifer C. Pizer, national marriage project director for the advocacy group Lambda Legal.

I am giddy!

And as if things couldn't get better -- Kumar goes to White...House?

Kal Penn Joins White House Team (warning: House spoiler at link)

The White House has hired actor Kal Penn as a liaison between President Barack Obama's administration and Asian constituents. White House spokesman Shin Inouye said Tuesday that the actor who had a recurring role on Fox's TV show "House" and has starred in several movies would join the staff as an associate director in the Office of Public Liaison.

I love Kal Penn. Loved him in both Harold and Kumar... films, loved him on House, loved him in The Namesake, love his politics. I am proud to have Kal Penn representing Asian-Americans in the Obama administration.

Is it really only Tuesday? What a week!