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NOW launches campaign to send pilot Jerrie Cobb into space

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This article chronicles the life of Jerrie Cobb's flight career and exclusion from space travel, despite her experience and success in training. The National Organization for Women is helping Cobb campaign for flight in a future space mission.

Author: Lyles, Latifa
Publisher: National Organization for Women
Publication Name: National N O W Times
Subject: Women's issues/gender studies
ISSN: 0149-4740
Year: 1999
Behavior, Manned space flight, Women air pilots, Women aircraft pilots, Cobb, Geraldyn

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State assaults on lesbian and gay community

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Many states still have antiquated laws against sodomy and other homosexual acts that discriminate against gay men and women. On the other hand, Washington D.C. and 100 states have passed civil rights laws protecting gays and lesbians.

Author: Lyles, Latifa
Publisher: National Organization for Women
Publication Name: National N O W Times
Subject: Women's issues/gender studies
ISSN: 0149-4740
Year: 2001
Gays, Civil rights, Sodomy

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NOW calls activists to 'Come Out Against Homophobia'

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National Organization for Women campaigns against anti-gay legislation, homophobia, discrimination, and for equal marriage rights.

Author: Jordan, Cindy
Publisher: National Organization for Women
Publication Name: National N O W Times
Subject: Women's issues/gender studies
ISSN: 0149-4740
Year: 1998
Sexual behavior, Discrimination against gays, Political aspects, Law, Same-sex marriage, Homophobia, Gay liberation movement, Gay rights movement, Sex and law

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Subjects list: Social aspects, United States, Political activity, Women's organizations, Women's associations, National Organization for Women, Laws, regulations and rules, Homosexuality
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