Bill is essentially an insurance policy to assuage the “anxieties and fears” of same-sex and interracial couples. Senate’s bipartisan Respect for Marriage Act worth celebrating, even if it’s modest. Bill would ensure that federal government will recognize gay marriages no matter what judiciary decides. David Rothkopf: The repeal of DOMA is a symbol of progress worth saluting. He says the GOP risks losing moderate voters by refusing to support same-sex marriage. Still, he says, it’s time to codify Roe v. Wade into law.
