Miranda Yaver
@mirandayaver.bsky.social
Political scientist. Health policy prof at Pitt. Roosevelt Institute Author-in-Residence. Cal bear/Columbia PhD. Bylines: NYT, WaPo, Guardian, MSNBC. Writing on health insurance and administrative burden. Pre-order Coverage Denied: https://cup.org/4nfM2IM
You have secured nothing.
November 10, 2025 at 5:48 PM
You have secured nothing.
The world is broken. Please enjoy these mother-daughter snuggles.
November 9, 2025 at 7:21 PM
The world is broken. Please enjoy these mother-daughter snuggles.
Describe your cat’s personality with one photo
November 9, 2025 at 12:11 AM
Describe your cat’s personality with one photo
Wow, this Facebook memory feels rude. (I have not been back to the Javits Center since that night.)
November 8, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Wow, this Facebook memory feels rude. (I have not been back to the Javits Center since that night.)
Happy Caturday, one and all
November 8, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Happy Caturday, one and all
This survey question ("rather much"?) from my neurologist drives me crazy, especially as a survey researcher.
November 7, 2025 at 3:51 PM
This survey question ("rather much"?) from my neurologist drives me crazy, especially as a survey researcher.
I wish I could work from home today.
November 7, 2025 at 1:38 PM
I wish I could work from home today.
How out of touch must one be to see arguments about affordable housing as dystopian?
November 6, 2025 at 9:21 PM
How out of touch must one be to see arguments about affordable housing as dystopian?
Maude says happy Thursday, Charlie!
November 6, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Maude says happy Thursday, Charlie!
Nancy Pelosi mastered the art of the Fuck You Clap.
Thank you for your service, Madame Speaker.
Thank you for your service, Madame Speaker.
November 6, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Nancy Pelosi mastered the art of the Fuck You Clap.
Thank you for your service, Madame Speaker.
Thank you for your service, Madame Speaker.
I can't even begin to tell you how much I'm not going to read this.
November 6, 2025 at 1:10 PM
I can't even begin to tell you how much I'm not going to read this.
Well, sadly, many Republicans do still maintain the delusion that trickle-down economics works, so...
November 5, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Well, sadly, many Republicans do still maintain the delusion that trickle-down economics works, so...
Holy moly, I didn't realize the margin by which O'Connor won our mayoral.
For context, Pittsburgh voted 77% for Harris in 2024.
For context, Pittsburgh voted 77% for Harris in 2024.
November 5, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Holy moly, I didn't realize the margin by which O'Connor won our mayoral.
For context, Pittsburgh voted 77% for Harris in 2024.
For context, Pittsburgh voted 77% for Harris in 2024.
Douthat is beyond parody
November 5, 2025 at 12:27 PM
Douthat is beyond parody
LOL well that projection took… seconds.
November 5, 2025 at 4:01 AM
LOL well that projection took… seconds.
God I want AOC to primary Chuck Schumer.
November 5, 2025 at 3:19 AM
God I want AOC to primary Chuck Schumer.
To quote the late, great Tom Petty: Oh my my, oh hell yes
November 5, 2025 at 2:07 AM
To quote the late, great Tom Petty: Oh my my, oh hell yes
Decision Desk HQ just called NJ Governor for Sherrill.
November 5, 2025 at 1:18 AM
Decision Desk HQ just called NJ Governor for Sherrill.
Maude perpetually looks like she’s modeling.
November 5, 2025 at 12:50 AM
Maude perpetually looks like she’s modeling.
This is why we can’t have nice things.
November 4, 2025 at 11:56 PM
This is why we can’t have nice things.