Modern Montana

http://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/judge-strikes-down-montanas-gay-marriage-ban-n252016
    
     Montana's same-sex marriage ban has been struck down in a federal court, as the judge ruled that it violated the Equal Protection Clause of the 14th Amendment. This means that the state must also recognize same-sex marriages performed in other states. The state may appeal the ruling, as another state, South Carolina, is planning to do. Recently bans on same-sex marriage were upheld in four states, which may mean that the matter may go to the Supreme Court (see more here http://www.nytimes.com/2014/11/07/us/appeals-court-upholds-same-sex-marriage-ban.html).
     I agree that the Equal Protection Clause should apply to same-sex marriage. There should be equal opportunity for a man to marry another man, just like an African-American can marry a white person or a an American can marry someone who isn't American. South Dakota still has a ban on same-sex marriage but having a state so close to us overturn their ban may mean South Dakota could as well.