Miranda Yaver
@mirandayaver.bsky.social
Political scientist. Health policy prof at Pitt (Secondary appts: Poli Sci, SPIA). Cal bear, Columbia PhD. Bylines: NYT, WaPo, Guardian, MSNBC. Writing on health insurance and admin burden. Pre-order Coverage Denied (out 4/23): https://cup.org/4nfM2IM
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Miranda Yaver
@mirandayaver.bsky.social
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Coming 2026!
@mirandayaver.bsky.social's Coverage Denied: How Health Insurers Drive Inequality in the United States is a sobering account of the ways in which coverage denials damage patient health and exacerbate inequalities.
Pre-order now! 🗺️ 🩺📊
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@mirandayaver.bsky.social's Coverage Denied: How Health Insurers Drive Inequality in the United States is a sobering account of the ways in which coverage denials damage patient health and exacerbate inequalities.
Pre-order now! 🗺️ 🩺📊
https://cup.org/4nfM2IM
You've heard me talk about it.
You've seen me write about it.
And now it's your chance to pre-order my forthcoming book Coverage Denied!
Combining survey & administrative data with extensive interviews, my book highlights the harms caused by coverage barriers. Hope you'll read it!
cup.org/4nfM2IM
You've seen me write about it.
And now it's your chance to pre-order my forthcoming book Coverage Denied!
Combining survey & administrative data with extensive interviews, my book highlights the harms caused by coverage barriers. Hope you'll read it!
cup.org/4nfM2IM
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I can't imagine dedicating my academic career to making bad faith, historically illiterate arguments that people born in America are not citizens.
Three generations of law professors making history up is enough.
Scholars spend decades researching and writing history with nuance and care.
American law professors will take a couple of months to relearn all of science to explain why the world is, in fact, flat.
Scholars spend decades researching and writing history with nuance and care.
American law professors will take a couple of months to relearn all of science to explain why the world is, in fact, flat.
January 17, 2026 at 3:46 AM
I can't imagine dedicating my academic career to making bad faith, historically illiterate arguments that people born in America are not citizens.
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If you weaponize the DOJ to intimidate elected officials, that’s not “politics.” It’s a federal crime. Retaliatory investigations violate civil‑rights and obstruction laws. Anyone turning law enforcement into a threat is advertising their own liability.
January 17, 2026 at 4:48 AM
If you weaponize the DOJ to intimidate elected officials, that’s not “politics.” It’s a federal crime. Retaliatory investigations violate civil‑rights and obstruction laws. Anyone turning law enforcement into a threat is advertising their own liability.
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When the racist meme becomes national policy
January 17, 2026 at 4:53 AM
When the racist meme becomes national policy
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I don’t think people quite understand that the occupation by ICE in the Twin Cities has more or less erased non-white people from public life. They cannot safely exist in any space accessible to the public and moving between private places leaves folks vulnerable to kidnapping by armed masked goons.
January 16, 2026 at 10:15 PM
I don’t think people quite understand that the occupation by ICE in the Twin Cities has more or less erased non-white people from public life. They cannot safely exist in any space accessible to the public and moving between private places leaves folks vulnerable to kidnapping by armed masked goons.
It would be difficult to overstate the irreparable harm that John Roberts has caused for this country and the world.
I'm way too proud of this slide. (There's a big baseball fan in the class.)
January 16, 2026 at 11:56 PM
It would be difficult to overstate the irreparable harm that John Roberts has caused for this country and the world.
The world is broken and enraging.
Please enjoy this particularly pathetic picture of Maude, with whom I would not share my dinner.
Please enjoy this particularly pathetic picture of Maude, with whom I would not share my dinner.
January 16, 2026 at 11:35 PM
The world is broken and enraging.
Please enjoy this particularly pathetic picture of Maude, with whom I would not share my dinner.
Please enjoy this particularly pathetic picture of Maude, with whom I would not share my dinner.
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This is a transparent attempt to create a pretext for invoking the Insurrection Act.
One provision applies when a group of people "opposes or obstructs the execution of the laws of the United States or impedes the course of justice under those laws." And when it's (allegedly) the state itself...
One provision applies when a group of people "opposes or obstructs the execution of the laws of the United States or impedes the course of justice under those laws." And when it's (allegedly) the state itself...
Trump escalates his attack on Minnesota Democrats as Justice Department launches a criminal investigation into Gov Walz and Mayor Frey apparently on the theory that their objections to ICE amount to illegal interference, sources tell @perrystein.bsky.social www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...
Justice Dept. launches criminal investigation of Minnesota governor
The Justice Department has issued subpoenas for Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey as part of an investigation into impeding law enforcement.
www.washingtonpost.com
January 16, 2026 at 11:33 PM
This is a transparent attempt to create a pretext for invoking the Insurrection Act.
One provision applies when a group of people "opposes or obstructs the execution of the laws of the United States or impedes the course of justice under those laws." And when it's (allegedly) the state itself...
One provision applies when a group of people "opposes or obstructs the execution of the laws of the United States or impedes the course of justice under those laws." And when it's (allegedly) the state itself...
We cannot become numb to the weaponization of the Justice Department.
Breaking: Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey are being investigated by the Trump DOJ for allegedly obstructing law enforcement activities, two U.S. officials told WCCO.
It's unclear how Walz and Frey allegedly obstructed law enforcement or what they were allegedly obstructing.
It's unclear how Walz and Frey allegedly obstructed law enforcement or what they were allegedly obstructing.
Department of Justice investigating Gov. Walz, Minneapolis Mayor Frey, U.S. officials say
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey are under federal investigation, two U.S. officials told WCCO on Friday afternoon.
www.cbsnews.com
January 16, 2026 at 11:11 PM
We cannot become numb to the weaponization of the Justice Department.
Millions of Americans are losing health coverage. Many more are underinsured and struggling with health care costs in this country where health care is notably expensive and health outcomes poor.
We deserve a president who treats patients’ health care access with the seriousness that it demands.
We deserve a president who treats patients’ health care access with the seriousness that it demands.
Trump, looking bored to death during a healthcare roundtable: "We're gonna have to go very fast. We are way behind schedule and I have a couple of meetings that are very important ... Let's go. C'mon, Bob. Rob."
January 16, 2026 at 10:34 PM
Millions of Americans are losing health coverage. Many more are underinsured and struggling with health care costs in this country where health care is notably expensive and health outcomes poor.
We deserve a president who treats patients’ health care access with the seriousness that it demands.
We deserve a president who treats patients’ health care access with the seriousness that it demands.
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People who voted for her in a Dem primary should sue for alienation of their own affection
Former US Sen. Kyrsten Sinema sued for alienation of affection in North Carolina, by @dmtwumasi.bsky.social (🎁🔗) www.newsobserver.com/news/local/a...
Former US Sen. Kyrsten Sinema sued for alienation of affection in North Carolina
Kyrsten Sinema, who represented Arizona from 2019 to 2025, is accused of wrecking her former bodyguard’s marriage.
www.newsobserver.com
January 16, 2026 at 9:54 PM
People who voted for her in a Dem primary should sue for alienation of their own affection
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Incredible moment here of Chuck Schumer refusing to do politics. Notable that this sort of pointed questioning comes from a student journalist rather than one of the networks.
January 16, 2026 at 8:38 PM
Incredible moment here of Chuck Schumer refusing to do politics. Notable that this sort of pointed questioning comes from a student journalist rather than one of the networks.
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Adam Douglas Thompson, The New Yorker
January 16, 2026 at 8:10 PM
Adam Douglas Thompson, The New Yorker
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Politico:
"We've got the world's most credulous reporter here to tell you that a university sponsored by billionaires whose anti-trans faculty are at the cutting edge of 18th-century race science wasn't a hard-right project."
Jesus Christ.
"We've got the world's most credulous reporter here to tell you that a university sponsored by billionaires whose anti-trans faculty are at the cutting edge of 18th-century race science wasn't a hard-right project."
Jesus Christ.
January 16, 2026 at 8:24 PM
Politico:
"We've got the world's most credulous reporter here to tell you that a university sponsored by billionaires whose anti-trans faculty are at the cutting edge of 18th-century race science wasn't a hard-right project."
Jesus Christ.
"We've got the world's most credulous reporter here to tell you that a university sponsored by billionaires whose anti-trans faculty are at the cutting edge of 18th-century race science wasn't a hard-right project."
Jesus Christ.
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The Virginia legislature today passed four constitutional amendments, all by day 3 of 2026 session:
—protect abortion rights
—repeal the same-sex marriage ban
—allow mid-decade redistricting
—greatly expand voting rights restoration.
These will all go to 2026 referendums.
—protect abortion rights
—repeal the same-sex marriage ban
—allow mid-decade redistricting
—greatly expand voting rights restoration.
These will all go to 2026 referendums.
January 16, 2026 at 7:50 PM
The Virginia legislature today passed four constitutional amendments, all by day 3 of 2026 session:
—protect abortion rights
—repeal the same-sex marriage ban
—allow mid-decade redistricting
—greatly expand voting rights restoration.
These will all go to 2026 referendums.
—protect abortion rights
—repeal the same-sex marriage ban
—allow mid-decade redistricting
—greatly expand voting rights restoration.
These will all go to 2026 referendums.
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“Sorry, accidentally signed up to perform at the Klan concert, didn’t realize who would be there”
Ludacris has dropped out of Kid Rock’s “Rock the Country” music festival, with his spokesperson saying there was a “a mix-up” about the rapper’s involvement
Ludacris Pulls Out of Rock the Country Festival, Citing "Mix-Up"
Ludacris has dropped out of Kid Rock's 2026 "Rock the Country" festival tour after fan backlash and what his team calls "a mix-up."
consequence.net
January 16, 2026 at 8:13 PM
“Sorry, accidentally signed up to perform at the Klan concert, didn’t realize who would be there”
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Trump’s either a sucker or a liar. Or, of course, both.
January 16, 2026 at 6:26 PM
Trump’s either a sucker or a liar. Or, of course, both.
You're an idiot, babe
It's a wonder that you still know how to breathe
It's a wonder that you still know how to breathe
Rollins: I think of you as the peace president. I think about you as the prosperity president. I think about you as the affordability president…. You'll go down in history as the greatest president for the health of this country in history.
January 16, 2026 at 4:49 PM
You're an idiot, babe
It's a wonder that you still know how to breathe
It's a wonder that you still know how to breathe
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i’ll say it again, jennings is a contemptible liar and it is a disgrace that CNN puts him on television every night to spread bullshit
The thing is, some people can make mistakes, get things wrong, be careless, etc. But that’s not what Jennings did here. Jennings knowingly, purposefully and intentionally lied to utterly distort what was said, which CNN pays him to do every day. CNN is the enabler of this.
January 16, 2026 at 2:00 PM
i’ll say it again, jennings is a contemptible liar and it is a disgrace that CNN puts him on television every night to spread bullshit
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Healthcare policy expert, @defendpublichealth.bsky.social member, and all around rock star @mirandayaver.bsky.social shares her thoughts on Trump’s healthcare windshield flyer here:
‘Absolutely no detail’: experts alarmed as Trump unveils healthcare plan
Months after Trump spoke of ‘concepts of a plan’, framework offers few specifics – and could stall in Congress
www.theguardian.com
January 16, 2026 at 2:01 PM
Healthcare policy expert, @defendpublichealth.bsky.social member, and all around rock star @mirandayaver.bsky.social shares her thoughts on Trump’s healthcare windshield flyer here:
Important reminder: The $50 billion rural health transformation fund is a mere drop in the bucket compared to the $1 trillion in Medicaid cuts that will dramatically erode rural communities' (and many others') health care access.
Trump — who wants the GOP to campaign on health care — rolled out his “Great Healthcare Plan” to shrugs and jeers yesterday.
He’ll try again today by focusing on the administration’s $50 billion rural health fund, which has more substance and support.
He’ll try again today by focusing on the administration’s $50 billion rural health fund, which has more substance and support.
Trump bets on rural health as a winning midterm message
The president is promoting a $50 billion fund, designed to help communities where hospitals are struggling, amid criticism of his deep Medicaid cuts.
www.washingtonpost.com
January 16, 2026 at 1:54 PM
Important reminder: The $50 billion rural health transformation fund is a mere drop in the bucket compared to the $1 trillion in Medicaid cuts that will dramatically erode rural communities' (and many others') health care access.
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Devastating new CNN poll on the anniversary of Trump’s first year in office: voters think he’s made everything worse — crime, free speech, health, global security. Literally every promise.
www.cnn.com/2026/01/16/p...
www.cnn.com/2026/01/16/p...
January 16, 2026 at 12:46 PM
Devastating new CNN poll on the anniversary of Trump’s first year in office: voters think he’s made everything worse — crime, free speech, health, global security. Literally every promise.
www.cnn.com/2026/01/16/p...
www.cnn.com/2026/01/16/p...
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Excellent @gelliottmorris.com piece on just how much the public has swung against the GOP over the last year. www.gelliottmorris.com/p/backlash-t...
Backlash to Trump has been more severe in his second term
Gallup's latest data shows Republican party identification down 6 points in Trump's second term — three times the decline in 2017
www.gelliottmorris.com
January 16, 2026 at 12:56 PM
Excellent @gelliottmorris.com piece on just how much the public has swung against the GOP over the last year. www.gelliottmorris.com/p/backlash-t...
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Trump Administration Officials Describe A Routine School Drop-Off
Trump-Administration Officials Describe an Elementary-School Drop-Off
Once they’ve identified you as the enemy, every action looks sinister.
www.theatlantic.com
January 16, 2026 at 12:29 PM
Trump Administration Officials Describe A Routine School Drop-Off
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Yes, but they also did a great segment about health insurance with @mirandayaver.bsky.social juts a few days ago. (I think Bari slept in and missed it). I think ridiculing the Ellison/Weiss numpties is still compatible with appreciating the journalists still fighting (same with WaPo, LAT, NYT etc)
January 16, 2026 at 3:30 AM
Yes, but they also did a great segment about health insurance with @mirandayaver.bsky.social juts a few days ago. (I think Bari slept in and missed it). I think ridiculing the Ellison/Weiss numpties is still compatible with appreciating the journalists still fighting (same with WaPo, LAT, NYT etc)