Laurie Edwards is a teaching professor in the writing program at Northeastern University. Her most recent book is, "In the Kingdom of the Sick: A Social History of Chronic Illness in America.”
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Masks are no longer mandated, but I hope you'll still wear one to protect people like me
A federal judge this week voided the mask mandate for public transportation. Laurie Edwards says the ruling — and reaction to it — underscore just how indifferent most people are...
What Does Progress Mean For Rare Disease Patients? Coordinated Care
It may be “my” illness, writes Laurie Edwards, but it is a collective effort by many that helps me lead a fuller life.
Read Books With Your Children. The More Diverse The Better
Diverse books give parents a way to shape the narrative we have with our children about racism and prejudice, and they give children a natural entry point into an existing...
The Pain Isn't In Your Head. And Other Truths Of The Female Experience
There's a clear connection between gender bias in medicine and society's inability to see women as reliable narrators of their own experience.
The Real Stigma Of Beverly Hills: Why The Controversy Over Yolonda's Illness Matters
Much about Bravo's "Real Housewives" franchise may be fake, but Yolanda Hadid's chronic Lyme disease is very real.
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One And Done: Yes, We 'Only' Had One Child — And That's OK
I know people mean well, but enough already with the only child shaming.
Betty's Bombshell: On Parenting, Illness And Disclosure
The "Mad Men" storyline brings up important questions about how and when to talk to children about a parent's chronic or terminal illness.
Forging Real Connections In Virtual Classrooms
In the best online courses, digital-age technology serves tried-and-true teaching goals, like fostering engagement with and among students.
Justina Pelletier And The Complexity Of Rare Diseases
For as much as medical science can tell us, we also need to be willing to admit how much we still don’t know.
When It Comes To Chronic Illness, College Campuses Have A Lot To Learn
As more students enter higher education with chronic illness, a different kind of learning is required.