The DOMA case is now in the 1st circuit court of appeals with a decision expected in the next few months. Its straight to the Supreme Court after that. Here's an interesting article about it: The Losing Argument for the Defense of Marriage Act - Andrew Cohen - National - The Atlantic
Thank God! It's indefensible legislation, and it's only a matter of time. Knowing how crazy a certain half of our country is (saying this as a republican) though, I doubt it will change much in the South and Midwest.