Alice Hermann

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77-year-old pioneer in the gay rights movement and for 45 years was together with her partner, Sylvia, who passed away

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In 2008, voters passed Proposition 8, enacting a ban on same-sex marriage.

Same-Sex Marriage in California

In 2008, voters passed Proposition 8, enacting a ban on same-sex marriage.

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