One year ago on September 1, Vermont's same-sex marriage law went into effect. By the end of July, 1,044 same-sex marriages had been performed in Vermont. We discuss the impact of the law with the president of the Vermont Bar Association, Eileen Blackwood, an attorney who's advocated for same-sex marriage.

Chief Justice Paul Reiber and attorney Eileen Blackwood talk with VPR's Jane Lindholm about making Vermont's court system more efficient and effective for Vermonters.

A legislative commission appointed to look at how Vermont's courts run, says it's found at least $1 million in savings, and ways to be more efficient.  Also, we hear from an Afghan woman who is working to protect women's rights.