This week’s Economist tackles the California Supreme Court’s decision on same-sex marriages. The most interesting part of the article is where they talk about how gay couples can increasingly be found in all parts of the US, even Utah:

Indeed, of the 34 states with above-average increases in the number of gay couples, 21 voted for Mr Bush in 2004. This does not mean there has been a sudden outbreak of homosexuality in conservative states; rather, it means gay couples in such areas are swiftly becoming more open about their relationships.

Becoming part of the scenery is important, and it looks like gay people are achieving just that. Progress.