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Right to Serve Campaign: Norman, Oklahoma

January 1, 1998 by soulforce

Norman, Oklahoma

Right to Serve Campaign: Norman, Oklahoma

In 30 cities across the country this fall, openly gay young adults will attempt to enlist in the armed forces. Never before in the 13 years of ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell,’ have openly gay youth publicly challenged the policy by attempting to sign up for the service. When their right to serve is denied, young adults — both gay and straight — from across the Norman area will begin a sit-in.

Lauren Topliffe is leading this campaign in Norman to show the American people how this law is government-sanctioned discrimination.


On Wednesday, September 13th, Nichole Rawls – an competent and capable young woman – went in to enlist in the U.S.Army. She was denied.

READ ABOUT HER STORY:

The Norman Transcript
NewsOK.com
HUB Article


Support the youth-led efforts to create an activist movement for LGBT rights. Sign up to participate in the sit-in or make a donation to help cover the cost this campaign in your area. Let us know that you support the right to serve.

Register for the Right to Serve campaign in Norman, Oklahoma

Donate to the Right to Serve campaign in Norman, Oklahoma

If you have questions, comments, or concerns, contact:

Lauren Topliffe at lauren.topliffe@righttoserve.org

Filed Under: Press, Right To Serve

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