Marion Leary, PhD, MPH, RN
@marionleary.bsky.social
PHL Geek of the Year '17. #Innovation. Human/Equity-centered Design. Co-host of #AmplifyNursing and the Love n' Leary podcast. Writer. #BlackLivesMatter
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Mark your calendars, Science Jawns🧪🦅!
🗓️ On 3/5: We are hosting a teach-in discussing the state of American science one year into the Trump Administration.
🗓️ On 3/7: We are once again hosting Philly's @standupforscience.bsky.social Day of Action Rally and March.
🗓️ On 3/5: We are hosting a teach-in discussing the state of American science one year into the Trump Administration.
🗓️ On 3/7: We are once again hosting Philly's @standupforscience.bsky.social Day of Action Rally and March.
February 5, 2026 at 9:28 PM
Mark your calendars, Science Jawns🧪🦅!
🗓️ On 3/5: We are hosting a teach-in discussing the state of American science one year into the Trump Administration.
🗓️ On 3/7: We are once again hosting Philly's @standupforscience.bsky.social Day of Action Rally and March.
🗓️ On 3/5: We are hosting a teach-in discussing the state of American science one year into the Trump Administration.
🗓️ On 3/7: We are once again hosting Philly's @standupforscience.bsky.social Day of Action Rally and March.
Our latest episode of the Love n' Leary Nursing Podcast with Nurse.org is out today. We talked with Katie Boston-Leary about what bold nursing leadership looks like in today's political environment.
Listen to the full episode here: nurse.org/articles/tnb...
Listen to the full episode here: nurse.org/articles/tnb...
February 5, 2026 at 7:52 PM
Our latest episode of the Love n' Leary Nursing Podcast with Nurse.org is out today. We talked with Katie Boston-Leary about what bold nursing leadership looks like in today's political environment.
Listen to the full episode here: nurse.org/articles/tnb...
Listen to the full episode here: nurse.org/articles/tnb...
@philadelphiascienceaction.substack.com is looking forward to once again participating in the Stand Up for Science national day of action. More information to come soon, but mark your calendar for March 7th!
Big news, dorks: We're going NATIONAL! Join us for our National Day of Action on March 7th in Washington DC, or at one of our satellite rallies across the US. We're taking back our science, health, and democracy!
Find or host your local rally! standupforscience.net/march7
(Link in bio!)
Find or host your local rally! standupforscience.net/march7
(Link in bio!)
February 3, 2026 at 1:00 AM
@philadelphiascienceaction.substack.com is looking forward to once again participating in the Stand Up for Science national day of action. More information to come soon, but mark your calendar for March 7th!
We are calling on nurses & leaders of all professional nursing orgs, nursing regulatory bodies, all local, state, & federal lawmakers to protect the public from the harm to health, edu & social wellbeing caused by current federal immigration enforcement practices.
actionnetwork.org/petitions/nu...
actionnetwork.org/petitions/nu...
Nurses Call for Public Health and Human Rights Safeguards in Immigration Enforcement
Nurses, nursing leaders, and allies call for immediate reforms to protect the public from the harm to health, education, and social wellbeing caused by current federal immigration enforcement practice...
actionnetwork.org
January 25, 2026 at 4:57 PM
We are calling on nurses & leaders of all professional nursing orgs, nursing regulatory bodies, all local, state, & federal lawmakers to protect the public from the harm to health, edu & social wellbeing caused by current federal immigration enforcement practices.
actionnetwork.org/petitions/nu...
actionnetwork.org/petitions/nu...
Tomorrow at 4p ET I'll be discussing the importance of #nurses engaging in advocacy, activism, & civic engagement.
Yesterday #ICE agents murdered a nurse who was out expressing his first amendment rights & protecting a fellow protester.
Pls join to discuss & learn.
amrms.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Yesterday #ICE agents murdered a nurse who was out expressing his first amendment rights & protecting a fellow protester.
Pls join to discuss & learn.
amrms.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
January 25, 2026 at 3:08 PM
Tomorrow at 4p ET I'll be discussing the importance of #nurses engaging in advocacy, activism, & civic engagement.
Yesterday #ICE agents murdered a nurse who was out expressing his first amendment rights & protecting a fellow protester.
Pls join to discuss & learn.
amrms.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Yesterday #ICE agents murdered a nurse who was out expressing his first amendment rights & protecting a fellow protester.
Pls join to discuss & learn.
amrms.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
“With nowhere else to turn to help my loved ones, I reached out to a colleague who specializes in palliative care. They…echoed what seems to be the sentiment of many providers: “Our ‘system,’ it’s garbage.”
www.inquirer.com/opinion/comm...
www.inquirer.com/opinion/comm...
The way we treat older adults transitioning to long-term care is ‘garbage’ | Opinion
There is no coordinated system in place to help older adults and their families transition to long-term care and navigate the inevitable healthcare challenges they will face.
www.inquirer.com
December 13, 2025 at 2:56 PM
“With nowhere else to turn to help my loved ones, I reached out to a colleague who specializes in palliative care. They…echoed what seems to be the sentiment of many providers: “Our ‘system,’ it’s garbage.”
www.inquirer.com/opinion/comm...
www.inquirer.com/opinion/comm...
My kid wrote this really provocative op-ed: No Kings Day: Another Ineffective Attempt Against Trump.
Im totally biased of course, but it's spot on. This is a must read (and must share). Im honored to publish it on my Medium page. #NoKings #CivilDisobedience
marionleary.medium.com/no-kings-day...
Im totally biased of course, but it's spot on. This is a must read (and must share). Im honored to publish it on my Medium page. #NoKings #CivilDisobedience
marionleary.medium.com/no-kings-day...
No Kings Day: Another Ineffective Attempt Against Trump
By Harper Leary
marionleary.medium.com
November 9, 2025 at 10:24 PM
My kid wrote this really provocative op-ed: No Kings Day: Another Ineffective Attempt Against Trump.
Im totally biased of course, but it's spot on. This is a must read (and must share). Im honored to publish it on my Medium page. #NoKings #CivilDisobedience
marionleary.medium.com/no-kings-day...
Im totally biased of course, but it's spot on. This is a must read (and must share). Im honored to publish it on my Medium page. #NoKings #CivilDisobedience
marionleary.medium.com/no-kings-day...
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...
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...
September 25, 2025 at 12:59 PM
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...
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...
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...
Common themes included empowering nurses to be recognized as leaders and innovative problem-solvers.
www.nursing.upenn.edu/live/profile...
September 11, 2025 at 12:21 PM
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...
Common themes included empowering nurses to be recognized as leaders and innovative problem-solvers.
www.nursing.upenn.edu/live/profile...
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#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
Have you seen her?
Please SHARE to #HelpUsFindNyDeayaDwyer #NyDeayaDwyer #HelpUsFindUs
September 4, 2025 at 4:02 PM
#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
Have you seen her?
Please SHARE to #HelpUsFindNyDeayaDwyer #NyDeayaDwyer #HelpUsFindUs
Reposted by Marion Leary, PhD, MPH, RN
Reposted by Marion Leary, PhD, MPH, RN
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.
August 16, 2025 at 2:02 AM
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.
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.
secure.actblue.com/donate/10.02...
Join us on Thursday, October 2nd at 6p CT, for a virtual conversation with Congresswoman Underwood.
secure.actblue.com/donate/10.02...
August 15, 2025 at 5:48 PM
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.
secure.actblue.com/donate/10.02...
Join us on Thursday, October 2nd at 6p CT, for a virtual conversation with Congresswoman Underwood.
secure.actblue.com/donate/10.02...
Reposted by Marion Leary, PhD, MPH, RN
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:
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
August 14, 2025 at 1:50 PM
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:
We obtained and reviewed internal comments submitted by NPS employees. Here’s what they flagged:
Reposted by Marion Leary, PhD, MPH, RN
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)
Some police are wearing “HSI police” vests (Homeland Security Investigations)
August 14, 2025 at 1:13 AM
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)
Some police are wearing “HSI police” vests (Homeland Security Investigations)
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.
youtu.be/TtHa7Q7sb2A?...
youtu.be/TtHa7Q7sb2A?...
Love n Leary S3 Ep 07: What It Takes For Nurses To Consider Running For Elected Office
YouTube video by Marion Leary
youtu.be
August 5, 2025 at 2:48 PM
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.
youtu.be/TtHa7Q7sb2A?...
youtu.be/TtHa7Q7sb2A?...
Reposted by Marion Leary, PhD, MPH, RN
This is what is happening right now.
August 4, 2025 at 2:27 AM
This is what is happening right now.
"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.
www.inquirer.com/politics/nat...
www.inquirer.com/politics/nat...
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.
www.inquirer.com
August 1, 2025 at 3:47 PM
"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.
www.inquirer.com/politics/nat...
www.inquirer.com/politics/nat...
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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...
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
www.nytimes.com
July 30, 2025 at 6:54 PM
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...
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...
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.
youtu.be/Uk5y4m592fg
youtu.be/Uk5y4m592fg
Love n' Leary S3 Ep 06: Live from the 2025 Healing Politics Campaign School
YouTube video by Marion Leary
youtu.be
July 29, 2025 at 5:25 PM
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.
youtu.be/Uk5y4m592fg
youtu.be/Uk5y4m592fg
Reposted by Marion Leary, PhD, MPH, RN
Penn’s Capitulation to Trump Makes All Students Less Safe
Our latest op-ed in Philadelphia Gay News
epgn.com/2025/07/25/p...
Our latest op-ed in Philadelphia Gay News
epgn.com/2025/07/25/p...
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.
epgn.com
July 26, 2025 at 10:47 AM
Penn’s Capitulation to Trump Makes All Students Less Safe
Our latest op-ed in Philadelphia Gay News
epgn.com/2025/07/25/p...
Our latest op-ed in Philadelphia Gay News
epgn.com/2025/07/25/p...
Reposted by Marion Leary, PhD, MPH, RN
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.
inquirer.com
July 23, 2025 at 4:23 PM
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)
“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-...
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-...
July 18, 2025 at 5:17 PM
“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-...
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-...
Reposted by Marion Leary, PhD, MPH, RN
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
July 16, 2025 at 11:08 AM
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