Today is a historic day for both straights and gays

[ruggerson]

Marriage equality is a milestone for our country. The history books will show that it started in Massachusetts, as did the American Revolution itself, spread to the most populous and most forward looking nation in the country and then became a freedom and justice tidal wave of unstoppable proportions.




The two founders of the legendary US human rights activist organization, "Daughters of Bilitis," Del Martin and Phyllis Lyon, have been together for 56 years and they are being married tonight by Mayor Gavin Newsom.

"Phyllis Lyon and Del Martin fell in love at a time when lesbians risked being arrested, fired from their jobs and sent to electroshock treatment. On Monday afternoon, more than a half-century after they became a couple, Lyon, 84, and Martin, 87, plan to become the first same-sex couple to legally exchange marriage vows in San Francisco, and among the first in the state.
"It was something you wanted to know, 'Is it really going to happen?' And now it's happened, and maybe it can continue to happen," Lyon said.

San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom plans to officiate at the private ceremony in his City Hall office before 50 invited guests."


http://www.breitbart.com/article.php?id=D91BC05G0&show_article=1

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Del_Martin_and_Phyllis_Lyon

An additional toast to American heroes:

Gertrude Stein
Harry Hay
James Baldwin
Barbara Gittings
Frank Kameny
Brenda Howard
Harvey Milk
Bayard Rustin
Morris Kight
Jean O'Leary

and many countless others.

:toast:

[polichick]

1. I agree - one step toward fulfilling the promise of our Constitution!

:toast:

[Mabus]

2. It is about time

Congrats to all of you who are now free to marry. Let's hope the states in between Massachusetts and California follow suit.

I feel like crying. I guess it's because of all the weddings!

[FreeState]

3. Heres to all the GLBT people that have passed due to HIV

I wish you were here for this joyous moment. We will never forget you even in time of joy - your lives helped make this day possible.

[ruggerson]

11. I can think of many

that would be surprised and overjoyed. You're right, this is a triumph for them, too.

[Rick Myers]

4. An amazing story!!! I love those women!

Here's to 'equality,' someday...

:toast:

[emlev]

5. Congratulations to Phyllis and Del, now legally married (again)!

They were married just after 5pm in the office of Mayor Gavin Newsom. It's wonderful to see them honored by the community in this way for their decades of work for lesbian/gay rights!

[nuxvomica]

6. That picture says it all, doesn't it?

This song came immediately to mind when I saw them:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q2ShkYcemgU

To all the happy couples!
:toast:

[cbayer]

7. A beautiful day indeed!

Tomorrow is going to be one big party in California.

[bigwillq]

8. Yes it is!

:bounce: K and R!

[jgraz]

9. I'm just sad that my marriage is no longer sacred

Oh wait -- that ended when we divorced 10 years ago.

[uppityperson]

10. Congratulations to all. About time.

[nadinbrzezinski]

12. Congratulations Ladies

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