Category Archives: Marriage Equality

Invitation to participate – how is marriage equality and the election affecting you?

Posted on December 30, 2016 by Peggy L Chinn

This is a study being conducted by our LavenderHealth colleagues! The study has been approved the San Jose State University Institutional Review Board.  Here is the invitation to participate from the study team! We are a team of researchers (Tonda … Continue reading →

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LavenderHealth joins in celebration of the US Supreme Court ruling on Marriage Equality

Posted on June 27, 2015 by Peggy L Chinn

Today, the landmark ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court made marriage equality the rule of the nation!  While there are many challenges ahead, the fact that there are so many symbols, everywhere we turn, of support and utter joy, makes … Continue reading →

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Marriage Equality is a Health Issue!

Posted on February 27, 2015 by Peggy L Chinn

In recent years, many health profession organizations have issued policy statements in support of marriage equality, including the American Academy of Nursing, the American Psychiatric Association, the American Medical Association, the American Academy of Pediatrics, and the American Psychological Association.  … 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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