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Lena Dunham and More Respond to DOMA Decision

by Kate Ward

It's been a truly inspiring 24 hours in politics. Not only did Sen. Wendy Davis (D) successfully hold off the vote on a restrictive Texas abortion bill via filibuster, but the Supreme Court brings more good news. With a 5-4 vote, the court struck down the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) and Prop 8, which would have prevented the federal government and California from recognizing same-sex marriages.

Naturally, Hollywood is quite pleased. Below, some reactions from some of the industry's most progressive thought leaders.