Author Archives: Peggy L Chinn

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About Peggy L Chinn

feminist, nurse activist, writer, founding editor of ANS Advances in Nursing Science, quilter, grandmother nurturing the future of the amazing children in my life.

Be part of history! Join the GLMA Nursing Section

Posted on May 31, 2014 by Peggy L Chinn

Are you a nurse or a friend of nursing?  Do you want to make LGBTQI history in nursing?  Then here is an opportunity for you!  GLMA: Health Professionals Advancing LGBT Equality, is in the process of establishing a Nursing Section! … Continue reading →

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“Special Circumstances” and the ACA (Affordable Care Act)

Posted on May 28, 2014 by Peggy L Chinn

Among my friends in my local community are a number of wonderful lesbian musicians!  In fact, there are times when we feel almost like we have landed in the middle of the Michigan Womyn’s Music Festival .. at least for … Continue reading →

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GLMA board approves Nursing Section!

Posted on May 8, 2014 by Peggy L Chinn

The board of directors of GLMA: Health Professionals Advancing LGBT Equality unanimously approved the formation of a section specifically for nurses, with details to be finalized over the next few months. The organization has taken this step not only to … Continue reading →

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Sharing our Stories

Posted on April 12, 2014 by Peggy L Chinn

Stories are a vital part of human history, human culture.  For LGBTQ communities, stories of our lives take on particular significance because so many of our stories have been hidden, often even buried beneath years of denial.  So when we … Continue reading →

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Sports – a huge hurdle for LGBTQ rights

Posted on April 1, 2014 by Peggy L Chinn

I admit that I was never much of a sports fan before I went to the University of Connecticut!  To me, the hype about sports left me cold.  Then when I went to UConn and discovered the wonder of women’s … Continue reading →

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