Martin (left), and Lyon

1955, people! Can you imagine fighting for lesbian rights in 1955? Publishing a newsletter called "The Ladder" that reassured lesbians they were not immoral, unnatural beings, in 1956? Or keeping up the fight for more than 50 years, being one of the lead plaintiffs in the case for marriage equality that convinced the California supreme court to allow same-sex couples to marry.

In 1973, she became the first out lesbian to serve on the board of directors of the National Organization for Women—which, even then, was a controversial placement.

I'm so glad she lived to see the day when she could legally marry Lyon, her partner of 55 years (!), in her home state. They were the first same-sex couple to be married in Calfornia at a special ceremony presided over by San Francisco mayor Gavin Newsom.

It's good to remember how tireless and inspiring people can be. Thanks, Del.

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