Dr. Cecília Tomori
@drtomori.bsky.social
🇭🇺🇺🇸 Anthropologist/Public Health Prof breastfeeding, lactation, MNCH, reproduction, public health, health policy, equity, justice 🤱🏾🤱🏽🤱 posts - my own. https://nursing.jhu.edu/faculty-research/faculty/directory/cecilia-tomori/
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Hello new followers! Time for a new intro. I am an anthropologist/public health researcher/prof. My work is about understanding the roots of inequities and how to build better systems to address them. Main focus is on breastfeeding and maternal child health, but my interests run across many topics.
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One of the great problem with journalism prizes is that they are mostly awarded based on the year a piece is published and not once their true power has been recognized.
But if ever there were a case for a special award...it should go to Julie.
But if ever there were a case for a special award...it should go to Julie.
Never in a million years did I ever fathom when I resurrected the Epstein story in 2018 that it would lead to first arrest of a British Royal in four centuries. Not since King Charles I was arrested in 1647.
open.substack.com/pub/jkbjourn...
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Prince Andrew's Arrest
Across the pond in Britain, justice and accountability is a serious matter
open.substack.com
February 19, 2026 at 5:10 PM
One of the great problem with journalism prizes is that they are mostly awarded based on the year a piece is published and not once their true power has been recognized.
But if ever there were a case for a special award...it should go to Julie.
But if ever there were a case for a special award...it should go to Julie.
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My New Yorker interview with David Remnick. Give it a listen.
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What Donald Trump and “Everyone” Knew About Jeffrey Epstein
Podcast Episode · The New Yorker Radio Hour · 02/13/2026 · 36m
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February 13, 2026 at 10:37 PM
My New Yorker interview with David Remnick. Give it a listen.
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/w...
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/w...
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Eight years of Jeffrey Epstein Coverage by the Miami Herald
How we got here
jkbjournalist.substack.com/p/eight-year...
How we got here
jkbjournalist.substack.com/p/eight-year...
Eight years of Jeffrey Epstein coverage
The Miami Herald's original series, videos, timeline and more
jkbjournalist.substack.com
February 15, 2026 at 12:28 PM
Eight years of Jeffrey Epstein Coverage by the Miami Herald
How we got here
jkbjournalist.substack.com/p/eight-year...
How we got here
jkbjournalist.substack.com/p/eight-year...
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Never in a million years did I ever fathom when I resurrected the Epstein story in 2018 that it would lead to first arrest of a British Royal in four centuries. Not since King Charles I was arrested in 1647.
open.substack.com/pub/jkbjourn...
open.substack.com/pub/jkbjourn...
Prince Andrew's Arrest
Across the pond in Britain, justice and accountability is a serious matter
open.substack.com
February 19, 2026 at 2:32 PM
Never in a million years did I ever fathom when I resurrected the Epstein story in 2018 that it would lead to first arrest of a British Royal in four centuries. Not since King Charles I was arrested in 1647.
open.substack.com/pub/jkbjourn...
open.substack.com/pub/jkbjourn...
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This man is giving me hives.
1. Any drug is unsafe at the wrong dose. Tylenol and Benadryl overdose are both serious and potentially fatal. “Unsafe” is not a meaningful metric here.
2. If you think the average American can correctly self-manage antibiotic use you’ve never worked in healthcare.
1. Any drug is unsafe at the wrong dose. Tylenol and Benadryl overdose are both serious and potentially fatal. “Unsafe” is not a meaningful metric here.
2. If you think the average American can correctly self-manage antibiotic use you’ve never worked in healthcare.
FDA Chief Makary just said that most drugs should be sold over the counter and not require a prescription, unless it’s “unsafe, you need laboratory tests to monitor…or if it could be used for some nefarious purpose or it's addictive”.
Bacteria celebrate as antibiotic resistance enters the chat.
Bacteria celebrate as antibiotic resistance enters the chat.
FDA chief Marty Makary says 'everything should be over the counter' unless drug is unsafe or addictive
Makary said the FDA is looking at prescription drugs like nausea medications and vaginal estrogen, and hopes to make changes this year.
www.cnbc.com
February 19, 2026 at 3:47 PM
This man is giving me hives.
1. Any drug is unsafe at the wrong dose. Tylenol and Benadryl overdose are both serious and potentially fatal. “Unsafe” is not a meaningful metric here.
2. If you think the average American can correctly self-manage antibiotic use you’ve never worked in healthcare.
1. Any drug is unsafe at the wrong dose. Tylenol and Benadryl overdose are both serious and potentially fatal. “Unsafe” is not a meaningful metric here.
2. If you think the average American can correctly self-manage antibiotic use you’ve never worked in healthcare.
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Let me explain what this genuinely EVIL memo does. The admin is doubling down on its plan to arrest, detain, and interrogate tens of thousands of legally present refugees; people already vetted who’ve lived here legally for 1+ year.
Hundreds were arrested in Minnesota before a court blocked this.
Hundreds were arrested in Minnesota before a court blocked this.
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New Policy
When a refugee is admitted to the United States, the admission is conditional and subject to a mandatory review after one year of physical presence in the United States under INA § 209(a)(1), 8 U.S.C. § 1159(a)(1). [footnote 1] At one year after admission:
[Footnote 1] 18 C.F.R. § 209.1(a)(1) states that every refugee whose status has not been terminated "is required to apply to USCIS one year after entry in order for USCIS to determine his or her admissibility ." 8 C.F.R. § 209.1(b) provides that this [end fragment of footnote 1]
The refugee must return, or be returned, to Department of Homeland Security (DHS) custody for inspection and examination for admission as an LPR.
If the refugee does not voluntarily return, DHS will return the individual to custody (i.e., arrest and detain) for this purpose.
DHS may maintain custody for the duration of the inspection and examination process.
This detain-and-inspect requirement ensures that refugees are re-vetted after one year, aligns post-admission vetting with that applied to other applicants for admission, and promotes public safety.
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February 19, 2026 at 4:02 PM
Let me explain what this genuinely EVIL memo does. The admin is doubling down on its plan to arrest, detain, and interrogate tens of thousands of legally present refugees; people already vetted who’ve lived here legally for 1+ year.
Hundreds were arrested in Minnesota before a court blocked this.
Hundreds were arrested in Minnesota before a court blocked this.
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A New Hampshire federal judge formally dismissed a yearlong lawsuit against the Trump administration’s “anti-DEI” directive to public schools — weeks after both sides agreed it is no longer necessary. From @ethandewitt.bsky.social #NHPolitics
New Hampshire judge announces formal end to Trump policy against DEI in schools • New Hampshire Bulletin
A New Hampshire federal judge formally dismissed a yearlong lawsuit against the Trump administration’s “anti-DEI” directive to public schools — weeks after both sides agreed it is no longer necessary.
newhampshirebulletin.com
February 18, 2026 at 10:45 PM
A New Hampshire federal judge formally dismissed a yearlong lawsuit against the Trump administration’s “anti-DEI” directive to public schools — weeks after both sides agreed it is no longer necessary. From @ethandewitt.bsky.social #NHPolitics
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“my children might see the children I voted to put in shackles, how shall they grow up”
February 19, 2026 at 4:44 AM
“my children might see the children I voted to put in shackles, how shall they grow up”
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Two female ICE agents popped the hood of their car and knocked on the door of a mechanic born in Mexico. He went out to help.
“A bunch of agents jump out and tackle him, essentially restraining him, and take him away...His six kids are now without their father." www.mprnews.org/story/2026/0...
“A bunch of agents jump out and tackle him, essentially restraining him, and take him away...His six kids are now without their father." www.mprnews.org/story/2026/0...
ICE drawdown? Indications point to steady enforcement activity outside the Twin Cities
Some people who observe ICE activity are skeptical about a large scale drawdown of agents in the state. There are indications that activity has decreased in the Twin Cities, but has continued outside ...
www.mprnews.org
February 19, 2026 at 1:42 AM
Two female ICE agents popped the hood of their car and knocked on the door of a mechanic born in Mexico. He went out to help.
“A bunch of agents jump out and tackle him, essentially restraining him, and take him away...His six kids are now without their father." www.mprnews.org/story/2026/0...
“A bunch of agents jump out and tackle him, essentially restraining him, and take him away...His six kids are now without their father." www.mprnews.org/story/2026/0...
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EXCLUSIVE: Senior DHS officials double down on arresting and detaining refugees in new memo.
Hours after DOJ filed the new memo in court in Minnesota, a magistrate judge denied Law Dork's request for greater public access in the case — including remote electronic docket access.
Hours after DOJ filed the new memo in court in Minnesota, a magistrate judge denied Law Dork's request for greater public access in the case — including remote electronic docket access.
Exclusive: Senior DHS officials double down on arresting and detaining refugees in new memo
Hours after DOJ filed the new memo in court in Minnesota, a magistrate judge denied Law Dork's request for greater public access in the case — including remote electronic docket access.
www.lawdork.com
February 19, 2026 at 1:23 AM
EXCLUSIVE: Senior DHS officials double down on arresting and detaining refugees in new memo.
Hours after DOJ filed the new memo in court in Minnesota, a magistrate judge denied Law Dork's request for greater public access in the case — including remote electronic docket access.
Hours after DOJ filed the new memo in court in Minnesota, a magistrate judge denied Law Dork's request for greater public access in the case — including remote electronic docket access.
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NSF Update
Funding curve overall. A little bit of progress in the past week, but only a little bit.
Now by Directorate...
1/11
Funding curve overall. A little bit of progress in the past week, but only a little bit.
Now by Directorate...
1/11
February 13, 2026 at 9:22 PM
NSF Update
Funding curve overall. A little bit of progress in the past week, but only a little bit.
Now by Directorate...
1/11
Funding curve overall. A little bit of progress in the past week, but only a little bit.
Now by Directorate...
1/11
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Very moved and honored that There Is No Place for Us is a finalist for the LA Times Book Prize.
February 18, 2026 at 6:41 PM
Very moved and honored that There Is No Place for Us is a finalist for the LA Times Book Prize.
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For my latest for @opinion.bloomberg.com, wrote about RFK Jr.'s disastrous first year as health secretary:
One Year of RFK Jr. Has Left Public Health Devastated
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. made a lot of promises on his way to becoming health secretary. He pledged to Make America Healthy Again, of course, and to restore trust in embattled health agencies. And he sai...
www.bloomberg.com
February 18, 2026 at 1:39 PM
For my latest for @opinion.bloomberg.com, wrote about RFK Jr.'s disastrous first year as health secretary:
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BREAKING: The Department of Education has ended its directive that attempted to restrict diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts in schools nationwide.
This is a victory for academic freedom and education equity.
This is a victory for academic freedom and education equity.
February 18, 2026 at 5:39 PM
BREAKING: The Department of Education has ended its directive that attempted to restrict diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts in schools nationwide.
This is a victory for academic freedom and education equity.
This is a victory for academic freedom and education equity.
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Recall the majority opinion in Plyler the justices pointedly said they wanted to avoid creating and underclass of people who wouldn't have a public education due to a legal status beyond their control. And now HF wants to go back to that. Fog horning racism.
The Heritage Foundation is now calling for the overturn of Plyler vs. Doe, the Supreme Court ruling that banned states from denying an education to the children of undocumented immigrants.
February 18, 2026 at 5:39 PM
Recall the majority opinion in Plyler the justices pointedly said they wanted to avoid creating and underclass of people who wouldn't have a public education due to a legal status beyond their control. And now HF wants to go back to that. Fog horning racism.
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So thrilled @lizzylawrence.bsky.social and @statnews.com have won a Polk Award for our coverage of the Trump Administration assault on science+health. I couldn’t be prouder of our powerful coverage and the many stories we were first on. What a team. www.statnews.com/american-sci...
American Science, Shattered
An eight-decade partnership between universities and the federal government made U.S. science preeminent. It took Trump less than a year to shred that
www.statnews.com
February 18, 2026 at 4:43 PM
So thrilled @lizzylawrence.bsky.social and @statnews.com have won a Polk Award for our coverage of the Trump Administration assault on science+health. I couldn’t be prouder of our powerful coverage and the many stories we were first on. What a team. www.statnews.com/american-sci...
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DOG AT THE OLYMPICS
FULL COMPETITION HIGHLIGHTS
FULL COMPETITION HIGHLIGHTS
February 18, 2026 at 1:26 PM
DOG AT THE OLYMPICS
FULL COMPETITION HIGHLIGHTS
FULL COMPETITION HIGHLIGHTS
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Man-made climate change intensified the rain that fell over Spain’s Valencia region in 2024, when flash floods and landslides caused at least 230 deaths and an estimated €29 billion in damages
FREE read via @bloomberg.com
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FREE read via @bloomberg.com
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Climate Change Made Deadly Valencia Floods More Intense
Man-made climate change intensified the rain that fell over Spain’s Valencia region in 2024, when flash floods and landslides caused at least 230 deaths and an estimated €29 billion in damages ($34 bi...
www.bloomberg.com
February 18, 2026 at 9:17 AM
Man-made climate change intensified the rain that fell over Spain’s Valencia region in 2024, when flash floods and landslides caused at least 230 deaths and an estimated €29 billion in damages
FREE read via @bloomberg.com
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
FREE read via @bloomberg.com
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
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The Dallas ICE field office is the #2 office in terms of arrests. We found the office has routinely violated federal limits on detention, even as that limit has expanded. Family members of detainees have alleged inhumane treatment. Activists want the city to act.
www.dmagazine.com/frontburner/...
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Activists Want the City to Enforce Code Against the Dallas ICE Field Office. Can It Be Done?
Cities across the state and nation are finding ways to hold ICE accountable. Will Dallas?
www.dmagazine.com
February 18, 2026 at 2:51 AM
The Dallas ICE field office is the #2 office in terms of arrests. We found the office has routinely violated federal limits on detention, even as that limit has expanded. Family members of detainees have alleged inhumane treatment. Activists want the city to act.
www.dmagazine.com/frontburner/...
www.dmagazine.com/frontburner/...
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I spent my childhood inside of American concentration camps. I know one when I see one. And that is what ICE is building.
February 17, 2026 at 9:00 PM
I spent my childhood inside of American concentration camps. I know one when I see one. And that is what ICE is building.
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the TWO MONTH OLD infant was UNRESPONSIVE just in the LAST DAY
a two-month-old infant who was so sick he was unresponsive in the last day, deported with his family and their total of $190
We are laser-focused on tracking them down, holding ICE accountable for this monstrous action, demanding specific details on their whereabouts and wellbeing, and ensuring their safety.
February 18, 2026 at 2:53 AM
the TWO MONTH OLD infant was UNRESPONSIVE just in the LAST DAY
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To unnecessarily deport a sick baby and his entire family is heinous. My staff and I are in contact with Juan’s family.
February 18, 2026 at 12:49 AM
To unnecessarily deport a sick baby and his entire family is heinous. My staff and I are in contact with Juan’s family.
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After a discussion with their attorney, I have confirmed that Juan, his 16-month-old sister, his mom, and his dad have been deported.
February 18, 2026 at 12:49 AM
After a discussion with their attorney, I have confirmed that Juan, his 16-month-old sister, his mom, and his dad have been deported.