Just checked my email and saw that
Don't Ask, Don't Tell has been repealed. BRB, SHAKING AND CRYING WITH JOY.
The Repbulicans that voted against the bill to help 9/11 first responders are still epic douchebags with a cuntwaffle garnish, but holy shit yes. THIS IS A STEP IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION.
ETA:
rm has a
post here explaining why this is not all hearts, sunshine and flowers, which everyone should read.