Exactly what magnitude is this story? It's not on the front page of the Times, the organization that did the actual reporting work. Even the HN link is to a BBC rewrite of the Times story. Doesn't seem blown up at all. It's on HN because it's a curiosity.
There is a rather good chance that the reason it is the lead story on Foxnews right now is so it can increase user engagement in their chat sections. Lots of people who think non-hetersexuals don't deserve equal rights all over the chat.
I never saw mention of her sexually until you decided an injustice happened. I think you are doing society a favor by standing up for her but what's happening is you are sexualizing her story and character.
Not to mention prejudging the actions of a group of people over a future chat.
I actually read 100+ messages under the story before posting what I did. I doubt it would have been acceptable for me to post those comments here.
Her sexuality is mentioned in the first paragraph "after her estranged wife alleged she stole her identity and accessed her bank account without permission during a six-month mission aboard the International Space Station."
