Lesbianism, homosexuality, and the American Civil Liberties Union.

One of the turning points in changing the legal status of homosexuals in the United States was the change in policy of the American Civil Liberties Union. The author of this paper was instrumental in bringing about change in the Southern California ACLU, the first affiliate to modify the policy and carry on the legal battle for gay rights. This article details the background of and some of the insights gained from that experience.