Jennifer J Brown

Black-and-white formal portrait of Alva Myrdal (1902–1986), the Swedish diplomat, sociologist, politician, and Nobel Peace Prize laureate. She is photographed against a dark background, resting her chin thoughtfully on her left hand, which displays a large, ornate ring. Her expression is calm, wise, and slightly introspective, with deep-set eyes, fine lines of age, and a gentle smile. Her silver-gray hair is styled in a soft, voluminous updo typical of the mid-20th century, and she wears a dark tailored jacket or dress with a simple collar, along with a distinctive metal wristwatch on her left arm. Alva Myrdal was a pioneering figure in social policy, women's rights, and international disarmament. With her husband Gunnar Myrdal, she co-authored the influential 1934 book Kris i befolkningsfrågan (Crisis in the Population Question), which shaped Sweden's progressive family and welfare policies. She served as Sweden's Minister for Disarmament and Church Affairs (1966–1973), headed UNESCO's social science department, and played a key role in the United Nations. In 1982, she shared the Nobel Peace Prize with Alfonso García Robles for her lifelong work on nuclear disarmament and peace advocacy through organizations like the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) and Pugwash Conferences. Known for her intellectual rigor, feminist principles, and commitment to global justice, she remains an icon of principled leadership in diplomacy and social reform.#AlvaMyrdal #NobelPeacePrize #Disarmament #SIPRI

Alva Myrdal was a Swedish sociologist, diplomat & a prominent leader of the disarmament movement. She shared the #Nobel Peace Prize in 1982 (w/A. Robles) "for their work for disarmament & nuclear and weapon-free zones." #WHM

It's International Day for #Disarmament and Non-Proliferation Awareness.

Maybe she bit him... but that was hard to admit.

Grateful to brave, unstoppable women ~ Rachel Carson (biologist, author, environmentalist), Barbara McClintock (geneticist, and my grad school mentor), Jane Goodall (anthropologist), Sandra Steingraber (biologist, environmental activist)... Happy #WomensHistoryMonth #gratitude #momsky

WHEN THE BABY IS NOT OK | Kirkus Reviews A geneticist tells of her experience raising a baby with a rare, inherited disorder.

"A deeply emotional and expansive story of growth, connection, and resilience," - Kirkus reviews, about my memoir, "When the Baby Is Not OK." I focus on health equity, eugenics + empathy, mothering babies with a #raredisease - at: www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews... #Momsky #Booksky #genetics

Thank you for sharing and I'm going to look for these authors' works this month!

When the Baby Is Not OK by Jennifer J. Brown | BookLife When the Baby is Not OK: Hopes and Genes, the memoir of pregnancy, childbirth and parenthood from scientist author Jennifer J. Brown, PhD shines a new light on what to expect after newborn screening. ...

"Inspirational story that marries motherhood and science," - writes the reviewer at 📚 BookLife by Publishers Weekly about my memoir "When the Baby Is Not OK: Hopes & Genes". Grateful for their review here: booklife.com/project/when... #Momsky #Booksky #RareDisease #Genetics #SciComm #Books #PKU

Invite to presentation by J.J. Brown on Rare Disease in the US Today: Real Lived Experiences - with COSE and Post U. Feb 27 at 6PM ET, live for #RareDiseaseDay

Excited to present "Rare Disease in the US Today: Real Lived Experiences" at 6PM ET today, with COSE ~ Join us live for this online event! True stories of superhero players in rare disease advocacy, movies, books + more. #RareDiseaseDay #Genetics #MedSky #RareDisease #NarrativeMedicine #PKU #Momsky

America, and probably the world, stands on a precipice. Call you Congresspeople, right now.

The most urgent plea I have ever written. Please read and share.

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Misanthropic...

Once upon a time he did take the ethical, logical, public health position against the carcinogen glyphosate - his old self must be turning over in its grave.

To hear glyphosate, we are also hearing the complete moral disintegration of RFK Jr. May his past self rest in peace at this soul deadening pivot. Remember what he used to do, legally? (besides snorting drugs)

As someone who lives in NYC, no one moves to Manhattan based on taxes, I am pretty sure.

Thank you!

Stream and Shale Story Coloring Book by Jennifer J. Brown, a true environment Tale to read aloud and color.

10 new shale well permits in PA last week... Push back with education: "Stream & Shale Story Coloring Book" my drawings + story of a Citizen's Tour in #fracking country, organized by Brooklyn for Peace. Read Aloud + color, for children of all ages. tinyurl.com/4597233u #booksky #SciComm #wildlifeart

Gorgeous pic! Thank you.

All My Relatives: Answering Senator Chris Murphy's Question And the History Behind “White Culture”

Essential reading, from @juliefrancella.com today. In meditation this morning, I saw being in the US as like being disgraced, culturally impoverished relatives of our ancestors from locations all around the world who still have their own cultures intact... juliefrancella.substack.com/p/all-my-rel...

In German too, bis spater, and in Spanish, hasta luego... all intending to see one another again - showing connections.

No understanding of the meaning of the words he uses or the actual history he's referring too, what a strange and ignorant person he seems to be.

My adopted house rabbits from the ACC-NYC shelter are, in fact feisty, at times. They "punch" with front paws when guarding their territory, and also bite when I'm in the way. Other than that, quite cuddly and very cute.🐇

Breathtaking beauty! Thank you.

House Rabbit Weekend Mood / rescued shelter #bunny in NYC YouTube video by J.J. Brown Books

My dear adopted house rabbit Maxi, in a sleepy mood... www.youtube.com/shorts/riCgg... #rabbit #bunnie

Maxi an adopted house rabbit in NYC, and beloved, on V-day.

Happy Valentine's Day, whomever you love, may they be close to you today. I know, I fall in love much too easily... I'm ok with that. The picture is my current crush, Maxi, this morning, my adopted house bunny from the Harlem shelter, ACCNY. #V-day #rabbits

Typically the dominant narcisist in an abusive partnership would say that, but it does not engender love.

J.J.Brown Author - Love Poems for Valentine’s Day Love Poems for Valentine’s Day Book excerpts from Natural Supernatural Love and Comorbidity: Expressions of Love here, my two published books of love poetry, for you celebrating Valentine&#82…

Love Poems for Valentine's Day jjbrownauthor.com/love-poems-f... Poetry excerpts are up today on my online journal, to wish you an enchanting day filled with love, whether in the moment, or memories, or hopes & dreams. #booksky #valentinesday #lovepoems #poetry #valentine #books

Yes, it's a dreadful US policy shift to bar people from voting freely, harming not only democrat but also independent or republican voters alike. Anyone who doesn't foresee that they might have needed a passport or birth certificate to vote... because, who knew? Generations of voters didn't.

I wonder how many of us remember those school photo days, alone in that dark room, the light, the creepy photographer. Not surprised...

Justice. Climate justice, so critical to begin and support.

A real irony is that many in the US, born here, who never travel abroad and never plan to, don't get passports. Lots of us with generations of people living in the same relative US area just don't even think about getting a passport, or finding our birth certificate, either. Who knew we'd need it?

On what could go wrong, the areas with access to mRNA vaccine advances with have better health outcomes than the US most likely... something to open our eyes to in the US as we prepare to vote, and each time we consciously choose where to spend our money.

We + our children have a right to see (open our eyes), hear (uncensored), and freely awaken to nature's truths around us, which is what science shows (in research), and how biology lives, (in health outcomes). Please, #standupforscience because we have the right to know what's going on here. #momsky