Gay people in the largest state in the country are now allowed to tie the knot. California joined Massachusetts, along with Belgium, Canada, the Netherlands, Spain, and South Africa int he decision.

Two dozen gay and lesbian couples and gay rights groups in San Francisco sued in March 2004 after the court halted the month-long wedding march that took place when Mayor Gavin Newsom opened the doors of City Hall to same-sex marriages.

However, their fight is still not over. A coalition of close-minded religious and social conservative groups is attempting to put a measure on the November ballot that would enshrine laws banning gay marriage in the state constitution.

It’s really sad that people are still treated unfairly because they are different, but hopefully this will open the eyes of other states.