Gay Marriage

Gavin Newsom on Fighting Prop 8

By Maegan Carberry ⋅ October 1, 2008 ⋅   Email this post ⋅  Digg This ⋅  Share on Facebook ⋅  Print this post ⋅ Post a comment

Great post commemorating the life of an activist who fought for equal rights and an important reminder to Californians that even though our state might not play a big factor in the presidential race, we have an obligation to work hard on this issue in the home stretch.  

“Just a few short months ago, I was touched when Phyllis and Del asked me to preside at their marriage ceremony, held after the California Supreme Court confirmed that separate is not equal, and that marriage equality is a right and privilege guaranteed to all Californians.

It felt like our whole city was there to bear witness to the remarkable love, life and work of Phyllis and Del. The two of them lived their lives out loud. They are heroes in the struggle for marriage equality.

Today we celebrate the life of Del Martin, and we gather to support Phyllis Lyon, at a moment when everything they worked for is under attack.”