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RIP Sally Ride
POSTED BY: Skywalken
UPDATED: Thursday, July 26, 2012 13:15
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Thursday, July 26, 2012 1:15 PM
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Originally posted by NewOldBrownCoat:
Slate.com has 3 stories about her on their Double X page ( Women's issues), about the fact that she was a lesbian, and left behind a female life partner of 29 years. I hadn't heard any mention of that anywhere else, and it is, of course, of no relevance to her work or achievements, as unimportant as the prejudice against gay and lesbian marriage or lifestyle. Her business, her private life, of no concern to any outsider. I mourn for her loss, and for the sorrow of her partner.
The list of 'firsts' in the women dept , as far as astronauts goes, it pretty extensive. I wonder if anyone will claim her as 'first lesbian' in space?
" We're all just folk. " - Mal
" AU, that was great, LOL!! " - Chrisisall
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