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We just love Edie Windsor, the lead plaintiff in our case challenging the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA). And it looks like the media agrees!

You'll recall in February, President Obama and the Department of Justice decided that they would not defend DOMA in court . They believe it's unconstitutional. They're right.

By declining to defend DOMA, the ball bounced into Congress's court, and House Speaker John Boehner stepped up to defend the law. On Monday, the House of Representatives filed a brief to intervene in the lawsuit .

Edie, a dynamic, stylish 81-year-old, went on a media blitz. , accompanied by an interview that featured the LBGT Project's James Esseks (one of Edie’s lawyers).

Today, ! in their piece.

The media also found this tidbit particularly interesting: . And that's paid by you, the American taxpayer.

Thanks a lot, Rep. Boehner. Thanks for blowing a lot of cash for defending an indefensible, unconstitutional law. We'll see you in court!

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