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Marion Leary, PhD, MPH, RN @marionleary.bsky.social · 13d

New this season, the Amplify Nursing podcast explores the impact of #AI in healthcare & nursing.

In this episode, we talk w/ Dr. Suzanne Bakken, discussing
human-centered AI & the importance of vigilance, community participation and transparency.

Listen here: www.nursing.upenn.edu/live/profile...

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Marion Leary, PhD, MPH, RN @marionleary.bsky.social · 27d

Today on the Penn Nursing Amplify Nursing podcast, we kickoff season 11 by taking you inside the 2025 Summer Innovation Institute.

Common themes included empowering nurses to be recognized as leaders and innovative problem-solvers.

www.nursing.upenn.edu/live/profile...

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Black and Missing Foundation @blackandmissingfdn.bsky.social · Sep 4

#Philadelphia, #PA: 14y/o NyDeaya Dwyer was last seen on August 29 at around 6pm when she left her home on the 2800blk of North 27th Street.

Have you seen her?

Please SHARE to #HelpUsFindNyDeayaDwyer #NyDeayaDwyer #HelpUsFindUs

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Robin Cogan @robincogan.bsky.social · Aug 28

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Alt National Park Service @altnps.bsky.social · Aug 16

Tomorrow isn’t just another day it’s our chance to speak out and prove we won’t be silenced. ✊ If you’ve ever thought, “someone needs to do something,” tomorrow is your moment.

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Marion Leary, PhD, MPH, RN @marionleary.bsky.social · Aug 15

💪 In 2022, made history again as the first Black woman in Democratic House leadership since Shirley Chisholm
❤️ Champion for healthcare equity, with a focus on tackling maternal health disparities

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Donate to Lauren Underwood

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Marion Leary, PhD, MPH, RN @marionleary.bsky.social · Aug 15

Click below to RSVP and continue to support her inspiring journey 🌟
🎓 Nursing degree
🎓🎓 Two master’s degrees
🏛 Started in the Obama administration (2014) → Senior Advisor at HHS
🗳 In 2018, defeated GOP incumbent Randy Hultgren to join Congress — becoming the youngest Black woman ever to serve 🇺🇸

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Marion Leary, PhD, MPH, RN @marionleary.bsky.social · Aug 15

Im very excited to be on the host committee to support another science-informed nurse running for (re-)elected office, in Illinois, Congresswoman Lauren Underwood.

Join us on Thursday, October 2nd at 6p CT, for a virtual conversation with Congresswoman Underwood.

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Philadelphia Inquirer @inquirer.com · Aug 14

Within a few days, President Trump’s administration is expected to complete a review of exhibits at Independence National Historical Park

We obtained and reviewed internal comments submitted by NPS employees. Here’s what they flagged:

These are all the Independence Park exhibits that could be removed by the Trump administration next month

Under an executive order by President Donald Trump, the displays could be removed in the next month.

www.inquirer.com

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Anna Kramer @annackramer.bsky.social · Aug 14

Police have set up a checkpoint and appear to be stopping every single car on 14th st NW, between W+V, here in northwest DC. Some cars are being pulled over after being stopped.

Some police are wearing “HSI police” vests (Homeland Security Investigations)

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Marion Leary, PhD, MPH, RN @marionleary.bsky.social · Aug 5

In this episode of the Love n' Leary podcast abt what prepares nurses to hold elected office - yes nurses are "designed & equipped" to hold elected office, why we decided to go through the Healing Politics program, what we learned, and what is next on our political journeys.
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Love n Leary S3 Ep 07: What It Takes For Nurses To Consider Running For Elected Office

YouTube video by Marion Leary

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Brian Tyler Cohen @briantylercohen.bsky.social · Aug 4

This is what is happening right now.

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Marion Leary, PhD, MPH, RN @marionleary.bsky.social · Aug 1

"We’re really encouraging people to take this as a sign of encouragement that what we’re doing is getting through to people...it’s a really empowering message: It’s working, keep going, don’t give up” @philadelphiascienceaction.substack.com Dr. Amanda Therrien.

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Senators are pushing back against Trump’s NIH cuts. Philly scientists say their advocacy is working.

A Senate committee rejected Trump's proposed 40% cut to NIH funding. Philadelphia's medical research community says it means advocacy efforts are having an impact on Capitol Hill.

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Philadelphia Science Action @philadelphiascienceaction.substack.com · Jul 30

You cannot “kill a research finding”

You cannot “revoke a scientific determination”

Stop co-opting the language of science for authoritarian propaganda

In Game-Changing Climate Rollback, E.P.A. Aims to Kill a Bedrock Scientific Finding www.nytimes.com/2025/07/29/c...

In Game-Changing Climate Rollback, E.P.A. Aims to Kill a Bedrock Scientific Finding

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Marion Leary, PhD, MPH, RN @marionleary.bsky.social · Jul 29

On the Love n' Leary podcast, Dr. Marion Leary comes to you live from the 2025 Healing Politics Campaign School; an educational, non-partisan, non-profit 501(c)3 organization whose mission is to inspire, motivate, recruit, & train nurses & midwives to run for elected office.

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Love n' Leary S3 Ep 06: Live from the 2025 Healing Politics Campaign School

YouTube video by Marion Leary

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Philadelphia Science Action @philadelphiascienceaction.substack.com · Jul 26

Penn’s Capitulation to Trump Makes All Students Less Safe

Our latest op-ed in Philadelphia Gay News

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Penn’s Capitulation to Trump Makes All Students Less Safe - Philadelphia Gay News

We at Philadelphia Science Action oppose Penn’s anti-science move. Sign our open letter for trans athletes and inclusion.

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Marion Leary, PhD, MPH, RN @marionleary.bsky.social · Jul 23

Agree, Sarah is rad!

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Philadelphia Inquirer @inquirer.com · Jul 23

The use of the face coverings to make ICE agents unidentifiable while making arrests in immigrant communities has become a national flashpoint in recent weeks. (1/3)

ICE is wearing masks while making arrests across Pennsylvania. Some state lawmakers want to ban them from covering their faces.

The use of the face coverings to make agents unidentifiable while making arrests in immigrant communities has become a national flashpoint in recent weeks. ICE doesn't plan to stop it.

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Marion Leary, PhD, MPH, RN @marionleary.bsky.social · Jul 18

“It doesn’t matter if you were born here or not, when one community is under attack, we are all under attack,” Leary said.

She questioned why the city wasn’t doing more to protect its immigrants. “What is happening right now is not OK,” she said.”

www.inquirer.com/news/juntos-...

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Philadelphia Science Action @philadelphiascienceaction.substack.com · Jul 16

1/ ✊🔬 Introducing the Philadelphia Science Action Substack — your local hub for scientists & science activists fighting for truth, transparency & inclusivity in Philly and beyond. 🧵 philadelphiascienceaction.substack.com

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Councilmember Jamie Gauthier @councilmemberjg.bsky.social · Jul 10

I signed @watchpartyphl.bsky.social and Philadelphia Science Action's letter to the University of Pennsylvania expressing our support for trans athletes and inclusive sports. Stand with us!

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Philadelphia Science Action @philadelphiascienceaction.substack.com · Jul 8

✉️ READ the open letter.
✍️ SIGN it.
🔄 SHARE it.

Let’s show the world that #Philly stands up for science, for inclusion, and for every athlete’s right to belong.

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Philadelphia Science Action @philadelphiascienceaction.substack.com · Jul 8

Philly wants the Trump administration out of our college sports.

We won’t let an administration that misuses and distorts science to justify transphobia dictate what happens in our athletic communities. Science is a part of our everyday lives, and that includes sports.

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Marion Leary, PhD, MPH, RN @marionleary.bsky.social · Jul 7

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