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Sarah Gollust
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Prof @umnsph.bsky.social‬; studies media & politics & health policy & public opinion; teaches ethics & health policy. Member of COMM HSP research team @commhsp.bsky.social. Wesleyan & UMich alum. Editor of @jhppl.bsky.social‬ .. more

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Sarah Gollust @sarahgollust.bsky.social · 1d
Exactly

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Sarah Gollust @sarahgollust.bsky.social · 2d
Seems like a good time to do a special issue of @jhppl.bsky.social on the Politics of Private Health Insurance. Call for papers will be out soon, so stay tuned. There’s seem to be, uh, a few politically relevant topics to discuss. @mirandayaver.bsky.social @adrianna.bsky.social
citizencohn.bsky.social Citizen Cohn / Jonathan Cohn @citizencohn.bsky.social · 2d
Republicans waged a relentless, decades-long campaign to privatize Medicare and Medicaid

They fought even mild efforts to expand public insurance

Now they are objecting to extending extra ACA subsidies, supposedly because money flows to private insurers

We are supposed to take this seriously?
Sen. Lindsey Graham — quoted here by Jake Sherman — objecting to ACA subsidy extension bc “it would enrich health insurance companies even more”

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Citizen Cohn / Jonathan Cohn @citizencohn.bsky.social · 2d
Republicans waged a relentless, decades-long campaign to privatize Medicare and Medicaid

They fought even mild efforts to expand public insurance

Now they are objecting to extending extra ACA subsidies, supposedly because money flows to private insurers

We are supposed to take this seriously?
Sen. Lindsey Graham — quoted here by Jake Sherman — objecting to ACA subsidy extension bc “it would enrich health insurance companies even more”

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Sarah Gollust @sarahgollust.bsky.social · 4d
This made me laugh. And the replies are adorable. 😻
adamserwer.bsky.social Adam Serwer @adamserwer.bsky.social · 4d
Look I get publishing a broad spectrum of opinions but I already fed them this morning
Parody of Times headline "Did Humans Going to Work Ruin Everything?" Dek: That wasn't enough wet food, I'm STARVING

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Adam Serwer @adamserwer.bsky.social · 4d
Look I get publishing a broad spectrum of opinions but I already fed them this morning
Parody of Times headline "Did Humans Going to Work Ruin Everything?" Dek: That wasn't enough wet food, I'm STARVING

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Sarah Gollust @sarahgollust.bsky.social · 6d
So you’re saying - it’s a tie?!

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Kevin Collins @kwcollins.bsky.social · 6d
A pro-affordability, anti-Trump-corruption message unites the party. Every candidate can run on that, and every candidate can have their own take to fit that to their constituents. There's really no need to find fights to pick when the party agrees on more than it disagrees
jenvictor.bsky.social Jennifer N. Victor @jenvictor.bsky.social · 6d
Came here to say this, but Jamelle Bouie has this covered. 👇
When the Democratic tent includes candidates like Spanberger and Mamdani, there is no crisis, or fight, for the party. IT’S A COALITION, NOT A POINT ESTIMATE.
jamellebouie.net jamelle @jamellebouie.net · 6d
i want to repeat this: mamdani and spanberger have run similar campaigns tailored to their respective electorates and it is maddening to watch political journalists attempt to create some broad contrast where none exist

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Ezra Golberstein @egolberstein.bsky.social · 6d
In case you needed more motivation to rank @dewayneforminneapolis.com #1, last week my 11yo randomly spouted out, "DeWayne 'De-Rock' Davis" and we all need that for our new mayor.
dewayneforminneapolis.com DeWayne Davis @dewayneforminneapolis.com · 6d
The polls close at 8 today. You can find information about how and where to vote here: pollfinder.sos.mn.gov
Voting Information
pollfinder.sos.mn.gov

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Journal of Health Politics, Policy, and Law @jhppl.bsky.social · 10d
See also @jacobhacker.bsky.social & Paul Pierson's 2018 JHPPL article "The Dog That Almost Barked: What the ACA Repeal Fight Says about the Resilience of the American Welfare State." In these unprecedented times, offers needed context on health policy retrenchment read.dukeupress.edu/jhppl/articl...
The Dog That Almost Barked: What the ACA Repeal Fight Says about the Resilience of the American Welfare State
Abstract. The 2017 GOP drive to “repeal and replace” the Affordable Care Act (ACA) arguably constituted the most ambitious effort to dismantle a social program in American history. Certainly it was th...
read.dukeupress.edu

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Journal of Health Politics, Policy, and Law @jhppl.bsky.social · 10d
Amid rising ACA premiums sans enhanced subsidies, we're seeing new discourse concerning an alternative. The last time Republicans worked to repeal ACA, Colleen Grogan wrote in JHPPL this analysis of some of the implications of ACA repeal (worse health inequity. read.dukeupress.edu/jhppl/articl...

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Journal of Health Politics, Policy, and Law @jhppl.bsky.social · 10d
For broader context on the politics of childhood vaccination, read this 2024 JHPPL article "Policy Feedback and the Politics of Childhood Vaccine Mandates," in which Katie Attwell et al. examined personal belief exemptions to vaccine requirements in California.
read.dukeupress.edu/jhppl/articl...

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Journal of Health Politics, Policy, and Law @jhppl.bsky.social · 10d
As we look ahead to SNAP benefits not being administered on November 1, it's a good time to read Mohammed Abba-Aji and Sandro Galea's recent article on the health impact of Administration cuts to non-health structures including related to food assistance. read.dukeupress.edu/jhppl/articl...
The Health Implications of US Federal Changes to Non-Health Structures and Policies | Journal of Health Politics, Policy and Law | Duke University Press
read.dukeupress.edu

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Jeremy Berg @jeremymberg.bsky.social · 12d
New story up on the non-existent banned words from NIH grants (based on my grant title, word cloud analysis)

www.statnews.com/2025/10/29/n...

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Scientists had to change more than 700 grant titles to receive NIH funding. Health disparities researchers fear what’s next
The titles of more than 700 multi-year NIH grants have been changed this year, according to an analysis by Jeremy Berg, a former agency official
www.statnews.com

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Collaborative on Media & Messaging for Health and Social Policy @commhsp.bsky.social · 13d
How do local TV news broadcasts cover Native Americans and their communities? In our newest blog post, Quin Mudry-Nelson shares some topline preliminary findings from the Native American Communication Project: commhsp.org/when-does-u-...
How do U.S. Media Cover Native American People? Preliminary Findings from an Analysis of 2024 U.S. Local TV News – COMM
commhsp.org

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Reuters @reuters.com · 16d
US Department of Agriculture says no food aid benefits will be issued next month reut.rs/3WohHMk
US Department of Agriculture says no food aid benefits will be issued next month
The U.S. Department of Agriculture said on Saturday that food benefits under one of the country's biggest social assistance programs will not be issued next month amid the ongoing federal government shutdown.
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Duke University Press @dukepress.bsky.social · 18d
"JHPPL at 50," a special anniversary issue of @jhppl.bsky.social, is now available. Featuring articles on US health care policy, LGBTQ+ health, abortion, guns, and illicit drug policy. View the full TOC: buff.ly/8V8grhf

Buy this issue for 50% off: buff.ly/omE0BOr
Cover of Journal of Health Politics, Policy and Law, Volume 50, Number 6, December 2025. The special issue is titled JHPPL at 50. The design features a simple gradient background transitioning from dark to light brown, with white and dark brown text aligned to the right and a small tan square accent near the center.

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Journal of Health Politics, Policy, and Law @jhppl.bsky.social · 18d
@rachelsachs.bsky.social & Allison Hoffman examine the government's changing role in health law, with expanding role of the private sector in public insurance & enactment of ACA. They argue that the government's regulatory power may be constrained moving forward. read.dukeupress.edu/jhppl/articl...
The Changing Role of the Government in American Health Law | Journal of Health Politics, Policy and Law | Duke University Press
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Sarah Gollust @sarahgollust.bsky.social · 18d
Thanks to @dukepress.bsky.social for this deal!

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Sarah Gollust @sarahgollust.bsky.social · 18d
Calling all fellow fans of hard copy (I know you're out there). Want to own this beauty and display it on your shelf? You can buy the issue for just $8 (+ shipping) using code FALL25 now through 11/9 at this link: www.dukeupress.edu/jhppl-at-50

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Sarah Gollust @sarahgollust.bsky.social · 18d
You don’t look a day over 39! 50 is the new 40?! Happy birthday to my favorite journal. 🥳 (I may be biased.)

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Sarah Gollust @sarahgollust.bsky.social · 18d
Happy birthday @jhppl.bsky.social! 🎉Our special issue celebrating 50 years of JHPPL and the past and future of health politics and policy just dropped. Start with our opening essay w/ @oberlanderunc.bsky.social and follow along for more. read.dukeupress.edu/jhppl/articl...
Cover of JHPPL special issue "JHPPL at 50"

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Sarah Gollust @sarahgollust.bsky.social · 19d
FWIW, Minneapolis folks: I’m proud and excited to be ranking @dewayneforminneapolis.com first! Dr. Davis has the character, empathy, and policy chops to lead our city forward.
dewayneforminneapolis.com DeWayne Davis @dewayneforminneapolis.com · Sep 29
Right now, Minneapolis can choose a different story than the one people are telling about us – we can choose to believe in the power of us.

Voting is open now until November 4. I hope you'll rank me first on your ballot because Minneapolis deserves better.

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Sarah Gollust @sarahgollust.bsky.social · 20d
Right??? It really does. I’m feeling bereft about THIS. On top of {waves everywhere else}

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Sarah Gollust @sarahgollust.bsky.social · 20d
Totally agree with this. Maybe it's because I grew up in DC. Maybe it's because I've passed by so many times, including just a few months ago. Whatever it is, I feel absolutely sickened by this particular destruction. {And fully recognize that there are many, many, other destructions as well.}
smotus.bsky.social 🦃 Seth Masket 🦃 @smotus.bsky.social · 20d
It's hardly the most damaging or dangerous thing going on in the country, but Trump tearing up part of the White House is a gut punch - one that people will notice and care about
Why it hurts to watch the East Wing torn up
When something is more than a symbol
smotus.substack.com

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The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · 20d
Much of the White House's East Wing was torn down to make way for President Trump’s planned ballroom.

“They’re wrecking it,” said political scientist Martha Joynt Kumar. “And these are changes that can’t be undone. They’re destroying that history forever.”
https://wapo.st/4hmL8rC

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🦃 Seth Masket 🦃 @smotus.bsky.social · 20d
It's hardly the most damaging or dangerous thing going on in the country, but Trump tearing up part of the White House is a gut punch - one that people will notice and care about
Why it hurts to watch the East Wing torn up
When something is more than a symbol
smotus.substack.com

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Sarah Gollust @sarahgollust.bsky.social · 23d
Scrolling all the pics and wondering: was it just an absolutely beautiful day in every corner of the country?

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Sarah Gollust @sarahgollust.bsky.social · 23d
A beautiful day for democracy in Minneapolis.
Picture of people protesting in downtown Minneapolis

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Sarah Gollust @sarahgollust.bsky.social · 29d
Appreciated this conversation between Dan Gorenstein and @aaronecarroll.bsky.social on the threats to my field of health services and policy research and what we could do better— if we had the funds. (Which we do not.)
tradeoffs.org Tradeoffs @tradeoffs.org · Oct 9
What happens if President Trump cuts billions of dollars from research on how to make our health care system work better?

Tradeoffs spoke with Aaron Carroll, the president and CEO of AcademyHealth, about what we could lose by cutting this research.
The Future of Health Care Research: 'Federal Funding Really Is Irreplaceable'
What happens if President Trump cuts billions of dollars from research on how to make our health care system work better?
tradeoffs.org

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KFF @kff.org · Oct 9
⚡ KFF’s @ashleykirzinger.bsky.social breaks down KFF polling showing broad public support for extending the enhanced ACA premium tax credits — and what’s likely driving that rare agreement across party lines. #QuickTake https://on.kff.org/4n3Gjox
KFF graphic featuring a quote from Ashley Kirzinger, KFF’s Director of Survey Methodology; Associate Director for Public Opinion and Survey Research. It says, “The debate over these enhanced tax credits can be seen as a proxy for the broader public’s concerns about health care affordability which may be why the public is largely in favor of extending these subsidies – even as overall views of the ACA are still very polarized.”