Heather Irobunda, MD, FACOG
@heatherirobundamd.bsky.social
✨Your friendly neighborhood OB/GYN ✨ Repro Justice girlie ✨ Always a Bronx girl ✨ Black feminist/womanist ✨Veteran✨oh yeah, and all these views are my own, period.✨ And yeah, that’s AOC 🙅🏾♀️✨
Reposted by Heather Irobunda, MD, FACOG
Should be a huge story. 18 year old died in a police precinct after an arrest on the Fourth of July. So far, family and friends say police explanations aren't credible.
Monday, NYT does basic story. ⬇️
Yesterday, community rallied at precinct. (Very sad.) Local TV was there.
Why no NYT follow-up?
Monday, NYT does basic story. ⬇️
Yesterday, community rallied at precinct. (Very sad.) Local TV was there.
Why no NYT follow-up?
[Story ran Monday. Why no follow-up?]
NYT: NYPD Investigates Death of an 18-Year-Old in a Bronx Police Station
"Ms. Cheatham’s friends were stunned by her death, saying that she had appeared to be in good spirits on Friday morning before attending a Fourth of July family barbecue." Gift link!
NYT: NYPD Investigates Death of an 18-Year-Old in a Bronx Police Station
"Ms. Cheatham’s friends were stunned by her death, saying that she had appeared to be in good spirits on Friday morning before attending a Fourth of July family barbecue." Gift link!
N.Y.P.D. Investigates Death of an 18-Year-Old in a Bronx Police Station
www.nytimes.com
July 9, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Should be a huge story. 18 year old died in a police precinct after an arrest on the Fourth of July. So far, family and friends say police explanations aren't credible.
Monday, NYT does basic story. ⬇️
Yesterday, community rallied at precinct. (Very sad.) Local TV was there.
Why no NYT follow-up?
Monday, NYT does basic story. ⬇️
Yesterday, community rallied at precinct. (Very sad.) Local TV was there.
Why no NYT follow-up?
Reposted by Heather Irobunda, MD, FACOG
Now is not the time to politicize a natural disaster because it might hurt Republicans. If it hurts Democrats there's no waiting period.
July 7, 2025 at 1:14 PM
Now is not the time to politicize a natural disaster because it might hurt Republicans. If it hurts Democrats there's no waiting period.
This was my flight approximately 2 weeks ago heading back to NYC from London.
It was less than half empty when they told us that boarding was complete.
I guess people really aren’t coming to the US like they used to…
Of note: I’ve taken this flight before and I’ve never seen it this empty!
It was less than half empty when they told us that boarding was complete.
I guess people really aren’t coming to the US like they used to…
Of note: I’ve taken this flight before and I’ve never seen it this empty!
July 7, 2025 at 1:16 PM
This was my flight approximately 2 weeks ago heading back to NYC from London.
It was less than half empty when they told us that boarding was complete.
I guess people really aren’t coming to the US like they used to…
Of note: I’ve taken this flight before and I’ve never seen it this empty!
It was less than half empty when they told us that boarding was complete.
I guess people really aren’t coming to the US like they used to…
Of note: I’ve taken this flight before and I’ve never seen it this empty!
Reposted by Heather Irobunda, MD, FACOG
Your regular reminder that most people in this country can't afford to move to another state and the inclination to say they're getting what they voted for in the devastation of a hurricane or flood or whatever the hell is a failure of common sense and empathy on multiple levels.
July 5, 2025 at 7:36 PM
Your regular reminder that most people in this country can't afford to move to another state and the inclination to say they're getting what they voted for in the devastation of a hurricane or flood or whatever the hell is a failure of common sense and empathy on multiple levels.
People are showing their whole entire asses.
I hope you’re not suggesting that children deserve to drown in floods because of how their state voted in an election.
I hope you’re not suggesting that children deserve to drown in floods because of how their state voted in an election.
July 5, 2025 at 7:23 PM
People are showing their whole entire asses.
I hope you’re not suggesting that children deserve to drown in floods because of how their state voted in an election.
I hope you’re not suggesting that children deserve to drown in floods because of how their state voted in an election.
Reposted by Heather Irobunda, MD, FACOG
Anybody I see espousing the "FAFO" sentiment about those poor kids drowning is going on my block list. No exceptions. I don't associate with shitty people who take grisly delight in the notion that there's any justice in children dying because of how some of the adults in their region voted.
July 5, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Anybody I see espousing the "FAFO" sentiment about those poor kids drowning is going on my block list. No exceptions. I don't associate with shitty people who take grisly delight in the notion that there's any justice in children dying because of how some of the adults in their region voted.
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Just look at the food deserts in DC where you have one grocery store for thousands of people. They don't care that there's a lack of access to food for poor Black people at all. If it comes down to it, they will indeed just close, leave people starving, & keep it pushing.
An issue I don’t believe has been addressed regarding the deep cuts to SNAP, is how many grocery stores in low income areas will go out of business. Mom and pop, family owned markets. For many, almost all of their customers are on food assistance. The Krogers will just close their doors and move on.
July 5, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Just look at the food deserts in DC where you have one grocery store for thousands of people. They don't care that there's a lack of access to food for poor Black people at all. If it comes down to it, they will indeed just close, leave people starving, & keep it pushing.
Reposted by Heather Irobunda, MD, FACOG
The fact we have secret police whisking people off the streets doesn’t get enough attention. It ain’t normal and we’re further down the road to authoritarianism than you think.
July 5, 2025 at 2:52 AM
The fact we have secret police whisking people off the streets doesn’t get enough attention. It ain’t normal and we’re further down the road to authoritarianism than you think.
Between the rebrand of trickle down economics and weapons of mass destruction, I’m truly not enjoying this timeline as an elder millennial.
July 5, 2025 at 2:38 AM
Between the rebrand of trickle down economics and weapons of mass destruction, I’m truly not enjoying this timeline as an elder millennial.
These are torture chambers
NEW: Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s lawyers seek permission to file an amended complaint in his civil case in Maryland.
Among other things, the amended complaint “includes Abrego Garcia's first-hand account of torture and mistreatment at CECOT…”
Among other things, the amended complaint “includes Abrego Garcia's first-hand account of torture and mistreatment at CECOT…”
July 2, 2025 at 10:15 PM
These are torture chambers
Reposted by Heather Irobunda, MD, FACOG
I remember during undergrad talking with a professor from the USSR re their politics and its societal disadvantages, i.e. "At least we in the US are free since unlike USSR we don't have to carry passports all the time just to cross into different parts of the country." - good times
July 2, 2025 at 2:36 PM
I remember during undergrad talking with a professor from the USSR re their politics and its societal disadvantages, i.e. "At least we in the US are free since unlike USSR we don't have to carry passports all the time just to cross into different parts of the country." - good times
I have seen so many folks with their passports peaking out of their pockets while walking around NYC lately (including the guy standing in front of me on the train this morning).
This is giving police state.
This is giving police state.
July 2, 2025 at 1:56 PM
I have seen so many folks with their passports peaking out of their pockets while walking around NYC lately (including the guy standing in front of me on the train this morning).
This is giving police state.
This is giving police state.
Yup.
Any Dem focusing on talking about tax cuts for the rich now instead of "President threatens to arrest Democratic Nominee for Mayor of NYC while celebrating opening of Florida Concentration Camp" is not paying attention and is not fighting for you and your safety.
Q: You message to communist Zohran Mamdani?
TRUMP: Well then, we'll have to arrest him
TRUMP: Well then, we'll have to arrest him
July 1, 2025 at 4:53 PM
Yup.
It official 💪🏾🗽✨
NEW YORK (AP) — Zohran Mamdani wins New York City’s Democratic mayoral primary as new count cements his victory over Andrew Cuomo.
July 1, 2025 at 4:16 PM
It official 💪🏾🗽✨
Smdh. Fecklessness abounds.
The Republican megabill cuts trillions in taxes, while scaling back spending on Medicaid and other federal programs. It now heads to the House, where some GOP lawmakers are signaling major objections.
Senate GOP passes Trump's sweeping policy bill, setting up decisive vote in the House
The Republican megabill cuts trillions in taxes, while scaling back spending on Medicaid and other federal programs. It now heads to the House, where some GOP lawmakers are signaling major objections.
n.pr
July 1, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Smdh. Fecklessness abounds.
Cuomo got steamrolled lol
FINAL RCV pending affidavits
🟠 Mamdani 545,334 (56%)
🔵 Cuomo 428,530 (44%)
🟠 Mamdani 545,334 (56%)
🔵 Cuomo 428,530 (44%)
July 1, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Cuomo got steamrolled lol
Reposted by Heather Irobunda, MD, FACOG
This was supposed to be a breakthrough year in the 44-year-long struggle against H.I.V.
It's turned into something very different.
www.nytimes.com/2025/06/25/h...
It's turned into something very different.
www.nytimes.com/2025/06/25/h...
Promise of Victory Over H.I.V. Fades as U.S. Withdraws Support
www.nytimes.com
June 25, 2025 at 7:33 PM
This was supposed to be a breakthrough year in the 44-year-long struggle against H.I.V.
It's turned into something very different.
www.nytimes.com/2025/06/25/h...
It's turned into something very different.
www.nytimes.com/2025/06/25/h...
Sigh.
🚨By a 6–3 vote, the Supreme Court ALLOWS states to defund Planned Parenthood, holding that Medicaid does not give patients a right to obtain care from its providers. All three liberals dissent. www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/24p...
June 26, 2025 at 10:38 PM
Sigh.
Reposted by Heather Irobunda, MD, FACOG
It brings me no joy to report this, but it’s been almost a full day of the Mamdani candidacy, I walked from Midtown all the way to Greenwich and back, and the city is in SHAMBLES.
I saw a man doing pull-up sets on scaffolding. There was a *jazz band* playing in the park, in front of CHILDREN!
I saw a man doing pull-up sets on scaffolding. There was a *jazz band* playing in the park, in front of CHILDREN!
June 26, 2025 at 9:53 PM
It brings me no joy to report this, but it’s been almost a full day of the Mamdani candidacy, I walked from Midtown all the way to Greenwich and back, and the city is in SHAMBLES.
I saw a man doing pull-up sets on scaffolding. There was a *jazz band* playing in the park, in front of CHILDREN!
I saw a man doing pull-up sets on scaffolding. There was a *jazz band* playing in the park, in front of CHILDREN!
Reposted by Heather Irobunda, MD, FACOG
🤸🏾♀️✨
never forget that mamdani’s campaign started to surge after calling tom homan a bitch to his face
June 25, 2025 at 5:23 PM
🤸🏾♀️✨
Reposted by Heather Irobunda, MD, FACOG
"Mamdani’s victory needn’t be a death knell for a winning Democratic party. It should be a death knell for an ossified Democratic establishment. And it should be a wake up call for non-socialist Democrats to show some of the audacity and the ability of Mamdani."
www.thebulwark.com/p/wake-up-ca...
www.thebulwark.com/p/wake-up-ca...
A Wake-Up Call for the Dem Establishment
What Zohran Mamdani’s shock win in last night’s NYC mayoral primary means.
www.thebulwark.com
June 25, 2025 at 1:12 PM
"Mamdani’s victory needn’t be a death knell for a winning Democratic party. It should be a death knell for an ossified Democratic establishment. And it should be a wake up call for non-socialist Democrats to show some of the audacity and the ability of Mamdani."
www.thebulwark.com/p/wake-up-ca...
www.thebulwark.com/p/wake-up-ca...
Reposted by Heather Irobunda, MD, FACOG
In the words of Nelson Mandela: it always seems impossible until it’s done.
My friends, it is done. And you are the ones who did it.
I am honored to be your Democratic nominee for the Mayor of New York City.
My friends, it is done. And you are the ones who did it.
I am honored to be your Democratic nominee for the Mayor of New York City.
June 25, 2025 at 5:54 AM
In the words of Nelson Mandela: it always seems impossible until it’s done.
My friends, it is done. And you are the ones who did it.
I am honored to be your Democratic nominee for the Mayor of New York City.
My friends, it is done. And you are the ones who did it.
I am honored to be your Democratic nominee for the Mayor of New York City.
Yuck
June 25, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Yuck