Category Archives: LGBTQ rights

American Nurses Association Takes a Stand on LGBTQ Health!

Posted on June 28, 2018 by Peggy L Chinn

The ANA has issued a major position statement advocating for LGBTQ+ populations – you can download it here David Keepnews, the nurse scholar who advised on the development of this statement, observed that it is especially important that the fact that this statement … Continue reading →

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Giving Thanks for Human Rights

Posted on November 22, 2016 by Peggy L Chinn

As we approach the Thanksgiving holiday in the US, many of us are griped by uncertainty and fear as our country is facing the most egregious attacks on human rights ever seen in this country, fueled by the election of … Continue reading →

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LGBTQ on Twitter!

Posted on August 26, 2015 by Peggy L Chinn

There are heaps of ways to tune in to what’s hot and happening in the LGBTQ world – if you take advantage of Twitter! If you are already a Twitter tweeter, or want to scan for LGBTQ news from a … Continue reading →

Posted in Helpful Hints, Join the discussion, LGBTQ rights, News | Tagged John Oliver, Last Week Tonight, Twitter | Leave a comment

New ruling protects against LGBTQ workplace discrimination in the U.S.

Posted on July 19, 2015 by Peggy L Chinn

Last week the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) concluded that discrimination against LGBT workers is essentially discrimination based on sex, and therefore it violates Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act. Here is how Time summarizes the rationale for this … Continue reading →