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Lesbian Rights Pioneer Dies

87-year-old activist Del Martin one of first to wed

By Peter Fearon,  Newser Staff

Posted Aug 28, 2008 1:59 AM CDT

(Newser) – Veteran lesbian rights pioneer Del Martin has died in San Francisco at age 87. Martin, founder of one of the first gay rights organizations, Daughters of Bilitis, had been in declining health for years, reports the San Francisco Chronicle. She and her partner were among...   Read full story »

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