Lara Jirmanus, MD, MPH
@larazjmd.bsky.social
Physician, Community organizer, Social medicine practitioner. Parent. Lebanese-Palestinian @harvardmed. Opinions my own. Still 😷 #NotATarget #NoOneIsIllegal
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What to the Arab-American and the Child of Immigrants Is the Fourth of July? | Common Dreams
For me, it is hard to separate the explosions lighting our night sky from over 600 days of explosions, also funded by our tax dollars, setting alight universities, hospitals, tents, and children in Ga...
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“Are the great principles of political freedom and of natural justice, embodied in that Declaration of Independence, extended to us?” Fredrick Douglas asked in his iconic 1852 address.
This 4th of July, many ask this same question. The answer is up to all of us.
www.commondreams.org/opinion/4th-...
This 4th of July, many ask this same question. The answer is up to all of us.
www.commondreams.org/opinion/4th-...
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81 years ago, FDR proposed a second Bill of Rights to guarantee every American the right to employment, healthcare, education, housing, and a living income. His words are as relevant now as they were then. Watch.
November 12, 2025 at 2:31 AM
81 years ago, FDR proposed a second Bill of Rights to guarantee every American the right to employment, healthcare, education, housing, and a living income. His words are as relevant now as they were then. Watch.
I have been saying this from months... the first politicians thrown overboard by a working class tea party will be the Democratic dinos!!
"We don’t need a mass movement. We just need enough people who are willing to step up, change the narrative, and help to create the opposition party we so desperately need." (from March) www.liberalcurrents.com/its-time-for...
It's Time for a Democratic Tea Party
Enough is enough. We need leaders capable of resisting the rising tide of fascism.
www.liberalcurrents.com
November 10, 2025 at 6:41 AM
I have been saying this from months... the first politicians thrown overboard by a working class tea party will be the Democratic dinos!!
Reposted by Lara Jirmanus, MD, MPH
"We don’t need a mass movement. We just need enough people who are willing to step up, change the narrative, and help to create the opposition party we so desperately need." (from March) www.liberalcurrents.com/its-time-for...
It's Time for a Democratic Tea Party
Enough is enough. We need leaders capable of resisting the rising tide of fascism.
www.liberalcurrents.com
November 10, 2025 at 3:42 AM
"We don’t need a mass movement. We just need enough people who are willing to step up, change the narrative, and help to create the opposition party we so desperately need." (from March) www.liberalcurrents.com/its-time-for...
The only fire that ceased seems to be the international eyes on the ongoing genocide Israel is committing against Palestinians
Israeli air raids target eastern areas of Gaza City while an Israeli drone hits a vehicle in southern Lebanon.
Israeli air raids hit Gaza City, drone targets southern Lebanon
Israeli air raids target eastern areas of Gaza City while an Israeli drone hits a vehicle in southern Lebanon.
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November 10, 2025 at 6:39 AM
The only fire that ceased seems to be the international eyes on the ongoing genocide Israel is committing against Palestinians
Reposted by Lara Jirmanus, MD, MPH
Israeli air raids target eastern areas of Gaza City while an Israeli drone hits a vehicle in southern Lebanon.
Israeli air raids hit Gaza City, drone targets southern Lebanon
Israeli air raids target eastern areas of Gaza City while an Israeli drone hits a vehicle in southern Lebanon.
bit.ly
November 10, 2025 at 6:30 AM
Israeli air raids target eastern areas of Gaza City while an Israeli drone hits a vehicle in southern Lebanon.
Thanks to the leadership of @apha.org who sent monitors wearing body cams to our panel discussion about fighting #fascism, to make sure that no one felt unsafe. The monitors had were deployed to a list of events about #Israel, #Palestine or #socialjustice
Whew, we feel so "safe"! #APhA2025
Whew, we feel so "safe"! #APhA2025
November 5, 2025 at 2:26 AM
Thanks to the leadership of @apha.org who sent monitors wearing body cams to our panel discussion about fighting #fascism, to make sure that no one felt unsafe. The monitors had were deployed to a list of events about #Israel, #Palestine or #socialjustice
Whew, we feel so "safe"! #APhA2025
Whew, we feel so "safe"! #APhA2025
Reposted by Lara Jirmanus, MD, MPH
I have a very novel place to spend NYC election day. I wonder where Andrew Cuomo will spend it…in the Hamptons, perhaps? Maybe Mar A Lago?
November 3, 2025 at 3:58 PM
I have a very novel place to spend NYC election day. I wonder where Andrew Cuomo will spend it…in the Hamptons, perhaps? Maybe Mar A Lago?
Reposted by Lara Jirmanus, MD, MPH
The cruelty is the point.
November 2, 2025 at 10:46 PM
The cruelty is the point.
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Reminder that Spotify has still not gotten rid of their ICE ads. They think they can just stay silent without answering to the public. Let’s show them how wrong they are, let’s hit them where it hurts! These corporations don’t understand anything unless it hurts their bottom line.
November 2, 2025 at 6:29 PM
Reminder that Spotify has still not gotten rid of their ICE ads. They think they can just stay silent without answering to the public. Let’s show them how wrong they are, let’s hit them where it hurts! These corporations don’t understand anything unless it hurts their bottom line.
Reposted by Lara Jirmanus, MD, MPH
Happy Monday y’all. Back to work?
Don’t forget to vote Tuesday. Seriously.🇺🇸
Don’t forget to vote Tuesday. Seriously.🇺🇸
November 3, 2025 at 11:44 AM
Happy Monday y’all. Back to work?
Don’t forget to vote Tuesday. Seriously.🇺🇸
Don’t forget to vote Tuesday. Seriously.🇺🇸
Reposted by Lara Jirmanus, MD, MPH
He's in Hmart.
That is all.
That is all.
Exclusive: Zeteo’s Prem Thakker goes on the campaign trail with Zohran Mamdani on this final weekend, to talk Islamophobia, New York’s pigeons, Halloween costumes, whether he has any regrets, and more.
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November 3, 2025 at 3:17 PM
He's in Hmart.
That is all.
That is all.
Exceptionally important read by Professor Amy Hagopian, who precisely pinpoints how our institutions are accelerating democratic collapse by quashing dissent, in opposition to their own ethical principles. mondoweiss.net/2025/11/civi... @apha.org
Civil society should be resisting Trump’s authoritarianism. It’s succumbing to it instead.
My American Public Health Association membership was revoked after over 20 years because I protested for Palestine. As authoritarian norms spread in government, they are metastasizing into civil socie...
mondoweiss.net
November 2, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Exceptionally important read by Professor Amy Hagopian, who precisely pinpoints how our institutions are accelerating democratic collapse by quashing dissent, in opposition to their own ethical principles. mondoweiss.net/2025/11/civi... @apha.org
Reposted by Lara Jirmanus, MD, MPH
The richest man on earth owns X.
The second richest man on earth is about to acquire TikTok and his family could soon own both Paramount and Warner Bros.
The third richest man owns Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp.
The fourth richest man owns The Washington Post.
See the problem here?
The second richest man on earth is about to acquire TikTok and his family could soon own both Paramount and Warner Bros.
The third richest man owns Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp.
The fourth richest man owns The Washington Post.
See the problem here?
October 25, 2025 at 7:00 PM
The richest man on earth owns X.
The second richest man on earth is about to acquire TikTok and his family could soon own both Paramount and Warner Bros.
The third richest man owns Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp.
The fourth richest man owns The Washington Post.
See the problem here?
The second richest man on earth is about to acquire TikTok and his family could soon own both Paramount and Warner Bros.
The third richest man owns Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp.
The fourth richest man owns The Washington Post.
See the problem here?
Reposted by Lara Jirmanus, MD, MPH
This campaign is our family’s only lifeline.
Naser is suffering every day without his medicine. Our children are hungry, our home gone, our lives shattered by war. We have nowhere else to turn.
Please… your donation tonight could save him and us. 💔🙏
gofund.me/edd687b8
Naser is suffering every day without his medicine. Our children are hungry, our home gone, our lives shattered by war. We have nowhere else to turn.
Please… your donation tonight could save him and us. 💔🙏
gofund.me/edd687b8
October 26, 2025 at 12:40 AM
This campaign is our family’s only lifeline.
Naser is suffering every day without his medicine. Our children are hungry, our home gone, our lives shattered by war. We have nowhere else to turn.
Please… your donation tonight could save him and us. 💔🙏
gofund.me/edd687b8
Naser is suffering every day without his medicine. Our children are hungry, our home gone, our lives shattered by war. We have nowhere else to turn.
Please… your donation tonight could save him and us. 💔🙏
gofund.me/edd687b8
Reposted by Lara Jirmanus, MD, MPH
Enough is enough. Adelita Grijalva was elected on September 23. The people of Arizona have a right to be represented in Congress.
During today’s pro forma session, when the House is called to order I will seek unanimous consent to insist upon the swearing-in of Adelita Grijalva.
During today’s pro forma session, when the House is called to order I will seek unanimous consent to insist upon the swearing-in of Adelita Grijalva.
October 21, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Enough is enough. Adelita Grijalva was elected on September 23. The people of Arizona have a right to be represented in Congress.
During today’s pro forma session, when the House is called to order I will seek unanimous consent to insist upon the swearing-in of Adelita Grijalva.
During today’s pro forma session, when the House is called to order I will seek unanimous consent to insist upon the swearing-in of Adelita Grijalva.
Reposted by Lara Jirmanus, MD, MPH
CHICAGO: “They took my son. He’s only 16. I just want my baby back.”
October 21, 2025 at 12:20 PM
CHICAGO: “They took my son. He’s only 16. I just want my baby back.”
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October 17, 2025 at 8:05 PM
Call @edmarkey.bsky.social @warren.senate.gov @massgovernor.bsky.social & demand protection of MA residents abducted by #Israel for bringing formula to starving #Palestinian babies #Gaza @freedomflotilla.bsky.social
Neal: 202-265-5601
Markey: 202-224-2742
Warren: 202-224-4543
Healey: 617-725-4005
Neal: 202-265-5601
Markey: 202-224-2742
Warren: 202-224-4543
Healey: 617-725-4005
October 3, 2025 at 10:43 AM
Call @edmarkey.bsky.social @warren.senate.gov @massgovernor.bsky.social & demand protection of MA residents abducted by #Israel for bringing formula to starving #Palestinian babies #Gaza @freedomflotilla.bsky.social
Neal: 202-265-5601
Markey: 202-224-2742
Warren: 202-224-4543
Healey: 617-725-4005
Neal: 202-265-5601
Markey: 202-224-2742
Warren: 202-224-4543
Healey: 617-725-4005
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BREAKING: Our client Mario Guevara, an Emmy-winning journalist detained by ICE in retaliation for livestreaming law enforcement activity, will be deported tomorrow to El Salvador.
Mario and his family are being punished for his reporting. This cruelty is meant to stifle our free press.
Mario and his family are being punished for his reporting. This cruelty is meant to stifle our free press.
October 2, 2025 at 10:42 PM
BREAKING: Our client Mario Guevara, an Emmy-winning journalist detained by ICE in retaliation for livestreaming law enforcement activity, will be deported tomorrow to El Salvador.
Mario and his family are being punished for his reporting. This cruelty is meant to stifle our free press.
Mario and his family are being punished for his reporting. This cruelty is meant to stifle our free press.
Reposted by Lara Jirmanus, MD, MPH
R.I.P. Assata Shakur 🙏🏽❤️✊🏽
September 26, 2025 at 2:54 PM
R.I.P. Assata Shakur 🙏🏽❤️✊🏽
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More from the Suffolk University poll: www.suffolk.edu/-/media/suff...
Do you support or oppose "defund the police"?
Support - 21%
Oppose - 74%
Would you support or oppose cutting some of the police budget and using the money for social services?
Support - 54%
Oppose - 41%
Do you support or oppose "defund the police"?
Support - 21%
Oppose - 74%
Would you support or oppose cutting some of the police budget and using the money for social services?
Support - 54%
Oppose - 41%
September 23, 2025 at 3:09 PM
More from the Suffolk University poll: www.suffolk.edu/-/media/suff...
Do you support or oppose "defund the police"?
Support - 21%
Oppose - 74%
Would you support or oppose cutting some of the police budget and using the money for social services?
Support - 54%
Oppose - 41%
Do you support or oppose "defund the police"?
Support - 21%
Oppose - 74%
Would you support or oppose cutting some of the police budget and using the money for social services?
Support - 54%
Oppose - 41%
Reposted by Lara Jirmanus, MD, MPH
If you think Tylenol is bad for children’s health, wait until you see what guns do.
September 23, 2025 at 2:01 AM
If you think Tylenol is bad for children’s health, wait until you see what guns do.
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More than 1800 detainees are missing after the closure of Alligator Alcatraz. Their families and lawyers can’t find them and they’ve vanished from the ICE database. Feels like this should be a much bigger story www.miamiherald.com/news/local/i...
Hundreds of Alligator Alcatraz detainees drop off the grid after leaving site
As of the end of August, the whereabouts of two-thirds of more than 1,800 men detained at Alligator Alcatraz during the month of July could not be determined by the Miami Herald.
www.miamiherald.com
September 23, 2025 at 5:39 PM
More than 1800 detainees are missing after the closure of Alligator Alcatraz. Their families and lawyers can’t find them and they’ve vanished from the ICE database. Feels like this should be a much bigger story www.miamiherald.com/news/local/i...
🚨🚨Urgent communiqué from our colleagues in Gaza! 🚨🚨
“This is an urgent message from Gaza health system. We need an urgent advocacy campaign to protect the people and the hospitals- three more hospitals in North Gaza including the Jordanian frield Hospital has been taken out of service.
“This is an urgent message from Gaza health system. We need an urgent advocacy campaign to protect the people and the hospitals- three more hospitals in North Gaza including the Jordanian frield Hospital has been taken out of service.
The People's Hunger Strike
Gaza is in full-blown, manmade famine! Palestinians are calling for an international hunger strike.
www.peopleshungerstrike.org
September 23, 2025 at 4:31 PM
🚨🚨Urgent communiqué from our colleagues in Gaza! 🚨🚨
“This is an urgent message from Gaza health system. We need an urgent advocacy campaign to protect the people and the hospitals- three more hospitals in North Gaza including the Jordanian frield Hospital has been taken out of service.
“This is an urgent message from Gaza health system. We need an urgent advocacy campaign to protect the people and the hospitals- three more hospitals in North Gaza including the Jordanian frield Hospital has been taken out of service.
No data, no problem?
Past time to organize with the @poorpeoplesarmy.bsky.social, build up unions and orgs of the working class!
Past time to organize with the @poorpeoplesarmy.bsky.social, build up unions and orgs of the working class!
September 22, 2025 at 11:40 AM
No data, no problem?
Past time to organize with the @poorpeoplesarmy.bsky.social, build up unions and orgs of the working class!
Past time to organize with the @poorpeoplesarmy.bsky.social, build up unions and orgs of the working class!