• Maine became the fifth state to legalize gay marriage yesterday, doing so with legislation rather than court decision or ballot initiative.

• Nearby New Hampshire is right behind with legislation, but faces a tougher battle in the form of an undecided governor who has yet to sign the bill.

• All this momentum is looking good for pro-gay-marriage activists in California, who will likely try to get Prop. 8 overturned in 2010.

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