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27 August 2008

"Her last act of activism was her most personal -- marrying the love of her life." →[More:]
This image of Del Martin and Phyllis Lyon at their first (!) wedding in Feb. 2004, to me, says everything about why the struggle for gay and lesbian rights is really a struggle for human rights. Bless her and Phyllis Lyon for their courage and lifelong love.

post by: scody at: 17:36 | 8 comments

The right to be a widow.
How sad.

posted by ethylene 27 August | 17:43

posted by ThePinkSuperhero 27 August | 17:56

How heartbreaking for Phyllis Lyon.

posted by BoringPostcards 27 August | 18:53

What a beautiful, touching story! I'm so glad you shared this. Poor Phyllis.

posted by redvixen 27 August | 19:27

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Meanwhile: scody - I saw Paul Weller is playing tonight!

in Melbourne...

I guess that isn't too helpful for you. But I think of you when I pass The Forum and see his name in letters on the front.

posted by jonathanstrange 27 August | 22:03

If any of us lives without rights, we are all diminished.

posted by stilicho 27 August | 23:19

aw, jonathanstrange, thanks.... he'll be here in L.A. next week for two concerts, so I'm already counting down the days! Nice to know my fanaticism has become legend on other continents.

posted by scody 28 August | 00:13

≡ Click to see image ≡
Such a cute couple!

Also, dammit, I got all misty-eyed. Love stories make me cry.

posted by dabitch 28 August | 07:54

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