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By Nan D. Hunter, Sherryl E. Michaelson, Thomas B. Stoddard, American Civil Liberties Union
This instruction manual deals a cautious survey of the rights of lesbians and homosexual males less than the current legislations, particularly in regard to freedom of speech and organization, employment, housing, the army, kin relationships, protest and different expressive actions, legal concerns, defense clearances, and HIV an infection.
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III. American Civil Liberties Union. IV. Rights of gay people. V. Title. VI. Series. 48-1984. Page v We dedicate this book to Lisa, Maureen, and Walter, who, through their love and commitment, remind us that the movement for full civil rights for lesbians and gay men is personal as well as political Page vi Contents Preface ix Acknowledgments xi Introduction xiii I. Freedom of Speech and Association: The Right to Organize and Speak Out 1 II. Employment 15 III. Security Clearances 28 IV. The Armed Services 35 V.
Can a public school fire or refuse to hire a lesbian or gay teacher solely on account of that person's sexual orientation? The answer should be "no," for the reasons articulated in the Norton case, but the law on this issue is inconsistentindeed, baldly contradictory. Some school systems, like that of the District of Columbia and New York City, explicitly prohibit discrimination against a teacher on account of sexual orientation. And some courts have explicitly vindicated the rights of gay teachers.
Of course, he or she will not be able to rely exclusively on the handbook to provide you with adequate representation. But if your attorney hasn't had a great deal of experience in the specific area, the handbook can provide helpful suggestions on how to proceed. NORMAN DORSEN EDITOR, ACLU HANDBOOK SERIES NEW YORK UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW The principal purpose of this handbook, as well as others in this series, is to inform individuals of their legal rights. The authors from time to time suggest what the law should be, but their personal views are not necessarily those of the ACLU.