Tag Archives: Gay Marriage

Del Martin, Eloquent Voice of Gay and Lesbian Movement, Dead at 87

Posted on August 28, 2008 by Thorne Dreyer

Del Martin, left, places a ring on her partner Phyllis Lyon during their June wedding ceremony officiated by San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom. Photo by Marcio Jose Sanchez / AP.‘As a journalist, author and organizer, Martin helped shape the modern … Continue reading →

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What Precisely Are YOU Afraid Of?

Posted on August 25, 2008 by RagBlog

Gay marriage foes mobilize for ban in Calif.By Tracie Cone And Lisa Leff / August 24, 2008 FRESNO, Calif. — Michael Bumgarner says he’s never campaigned for a political cause before, but his strong opposition to same-sex marriage has prompted … Continue reading →

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Same Sex Marriage Affects the Whole Country

Posted on August 23, 2008 by Thorne Dreyer

What impact will it have on the elections? Maybe not much.By Suzi Steffen / August 22, 2008 Patchwork, partying, pessimism, politics: That’s the state, so to speak, of same-sex marriage around the U.S. since same-sex couples began lining up to … Continue reading →

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Del and Phyllis Tie the Knot

Posted on June 17, 2008 by Thorne Dreyer

San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom, left, with Del Martin, seated, and Phyllis Lyon at San Francisco City Hall on Monday. Photo by Jim Wilson / The New York Times.Same-Sex Marriages Begin in CaliforniaBy Jesse McKinley / June 17, 2008 SAN … Continue reading →

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