Category Archives: Activism

The matter of choice

Posted on July 10, 2014 by Peggy L Chinn

This past week I saw the new HBO documentary “The Case Against 8,” which was fascinating, and inspiring.  The film makers followed the case for over 5 years, filming interactions involving the lawyers and the plaintiffs as the process unfolded. … Continue reading →

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GLMA Nursing Summit Registration Open Now!

Posted on June 30, 2014 by Peggy L Chinn

  It is happening on September 10, all day, in Baltimore, Maryland!  The GLMA Nursing Summit promises to be another inspiring – and historic – day for nursing and for LGBTQ health!  If there is any way for you to … Continue reading →

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New LGBT Policies Adopted by the AMA

Posted on June 18, 2014 by Thomas Lawrence Long

Announcement from Gay Lesbian Medical Association (GLMA): In GLMA’s second year participating as a voting Delegate in the American Medical Association (AMA) Annual Meeting, the AMA addressed a handful of important issues related to LGBT health. GLMA was capably represented … 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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The Economic Impact of Same-Sex Marriage

Posted on April 9, 2014 by Michael Johnson

A few weeks ago, I was walking across my university campus when a young man with a clipboard stopped me to sign a petition to legalize the sale of marijuana. He had many scripted arguments to try to gain support … Continue reading →

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