Category Archives: Education

Report on the Rebel Nursing Conference!

Posted on October 7, 2013 by Peggy L Chinn

Reflecting on the amazing experience of the Rebel Nursing conference in Philadelphia, I realize that I “speak” from several different voices, each with her own perspective, but all in awe of what happened in the Claire Fagin Hall School of … Continue reading →

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“The Gays,” “The Girls,” and “The Ille(gals)”

Posted on April 11, 2012 by Peggy L Chinn

It seems to me that it is no accident that in a season of intense backlash against forces that threaten white male privilege, political smoke screens are focusing on these three groups — LGBTQ people, women, and people of color … Continue reading →

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Remembering Adrienne Rich

Posted on March 30, 2012 by Peggy L Chinn

During the days and weeks following the death of someone who is important, I find myself wishing I had given more attention to who they were before this happened, and devoting time now to remembering.  For me this is a … Continue reading →

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What did you learn in school today?

Posted on March 14, 2012 by Peggy L Chinn

Recently Karen and I had dinner with my son Kelleth and his daughters, Elodie barely turned 6, and Sophie almost 8. I love these occasions (as I suspect most grandmothers might!). Like almost any other such occasion, this one resulted … Continue reading →

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