Amanda McAllister-Wallner (she/her)
@thewallner.bsky.social
Executive Director at @healthaccess.bsky.social
Fighting for universal, quality, affordable, and equitable health care for California’s 40 million consumers ✊
Fighting for universal, quality, affordable, and equitable health care for California’s 40 million consumers ✊
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Citing fear of ICE, pregnant immigrants in Minnesota are
-skipping prenatal care
-requesting home births, even when not medically advised
-going w/o adequate food
Many are experiencing complications providers say can be stress-onset: diabetes, high blood pressure, and even water breaking early
-skipping prenatal care
-requesting home births, even when not medically advised
-going w/o adequate food
Many are experiencing complications providers say can be stress-onset: diabetes, high blood pressure, and even water breaking early
Fear of ICE is keeping pregnant immigrants in Minnesota from critical care
Health care providers in Minnesota said pregnant patients are having more complications linked to stress. But fear of immigration agents is keeping them from prenatal care.
19thnews.org
January 30, 2026 at 7:28 PM
Citing fear of ICE, pregnant immigrants in Minnesota are
-skipping prenatal care
-requesting home births, even when not medically advised
-going w/o adequate food
Many are experiencing complications providers say can be stress-onset: diabetes, high blood pressure, and even water breaking early
-skipping prenatal care
-requesting home births, even when not medically advised
-going w/o adequate food
Many are experiencing complications providers say can be stress-onset: diabetes, high blood pressure, and even water breaking early
Wtaf
4 Black journalists have been kidnapped by the federal government
January 30, 2026 at 9:27 PM
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This bums me out. How can the world keep spinning and we lose people to normal stuff at the same time we have to worry about ICE and people losing healthcare and and and?
RIP Ms. O’Hara. Thank you for all the laughter
RIP Ms. O’Hara. Thank you for all the laughter
January 30, 2026 at 9:26 PM
This bums me out. How can the world keep spinning and we lose people to normal stuff at the same time we have to worry about ICE and people losing healthcare and and and?
RIP Ms. O’Hara. Thank you for all the laughter
RIP Ms. O’Hara. Thank you for all the laughter
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Our vision for a healthier CA is incompatible w/ immigration enforcement that terrorizes communities, murders lawful protestors, & prevents our neighbors from getting care. We can’t abide business as usual while ICE runs rampant in our streets.
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bit.ly/3Z9Tn2d
Health Access Statement on ICE
Health Access opposes the violent invasion of our cities and communities by ICE and other military and law enforcement
bit.ly
January 29, 2026 at 11:15 PM
Our vision for a healthier CA is incompatible w/ immigration enforcement that terrorizes communities, murders lawful protestors, & prevents our neighbors from getting care. We can’t abide business as usual while ICE runs rampant in our streets.
bit.ly/3Z9Tn2d
bit.ly/3Z9Tn2d
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"I called Blue Shield and asked why our premium was going up — from $540 to nearly $4000 a month. They said the [ACA enhanced premium] subsidies were going away, and the new [@coveredca.bsky.social] premiums reflect that... My health care now costs 3x more than my mortgage" — Chaz Franklin
January 27, 2026 at 10:12 PM
"I called Blue Shield and asked why our premium was going up — from $540 to nearly $4000 a month. They said the [ACA enhanced premium] subsidies were going away, and the new [@coveredca.bsky.social] premiums reflect that... My health care now costs 3x more than my mortgage" — Chaz Franklin
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All children are our children. A child is a child. Attacks on children's health and well-being should continue to shock us and move us to action. This is Friday's front page from the The Minnesota Star Tribune. #KeepFamiliesTogether #ProtectChildren #KidsHealth #News
Tomorrow’s front page of the Minnesota Star Tribune: Jan. 23, 2026
January 23, 2026 at 4:07 AM
All children are our children. A child is a child. Attacks on children's health and well-being should continue to shock us and move us to action. This is Friday's front page from the The Minnesota Star Tribune. #KeepFamiliesTogether #ProtectChildren #KidsHealth #News
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At last week's #FightForOurHealth rally our ED @thewallner.bsky.social pointed out, "HR1 was not only a healthcare cut, it was the largest redistribution of wealth in our nation's history," and urged state leaders to find solutions to protect CA's health care system.
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Advocates rally at California Capitol for affordable healthcare
YouTube video by KCRA 3
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January 20, 2026 at 9:12 PM
At last week's #FightForOurHealth rally our ED @thewallner.bsky.social pointed out, "HR1 was not only a healthcare cut, it was the largest redistribution of wealth in our nation's history," and urged state leaders to find solutions to protect CA's health care system.
youtu.be/YX-kH_vFmuU?...
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Frost: For so long, the right wing has held up patriotism as a vibe, as an aesthetic. But patriotism is more than bald eagles and flags and beer. Patriotism is about loving the people who live in the damn country — every single one of them.
January 13, 2026 at 11:44 PM
Frost: For so long, the right wing has held up patriotism as a vibe, as an aesthetic. But patriotism is more than bald eagles and flags and beer. Patriotism is about loving the people who live in the damn country — every single one of them.
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Today we joined community leaders at a press conference responding to SCOTUS oral arguments on cases impacting trans youth in sports.
Trans youth deserve safety, belonging, and the freedom to fully participate in public life. We’ll never stop fighting for the T in team 🏳️⚧️
Read: bit.ly/4bwHUB2
Trans youth deserve safety, belonging, and the freedom to fully participate in public life. We’ll never stop fighting for the T in team 🏳️⚧️
Read: bit.ly/4bwHUB2
January 13, 2026 at 11:06 PM
Today we joined community leaders at a press conference responding to SCOTUS oral arguments on cases impacting trans youth in sports.
Trans youth deserve safety, belonging, and the freedom to fully participate in public life. We’ll never stop fighting for the T in team 🏳️⚧️
Read: bit.ly/4bwHUB2
Trans youth deserve safety, belonging, and the freedom to fully participate in public life. We’ll never stop fighting for the T in team 🏳️⚧️
Read: bit.ly/4bwHUB2
California State of the State thread. Just random musings...
January 8, 2026 at 6:54 PM
California State of the State thread. Just random musings...
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Homeland Security’s description of what happened and the narrative they’re pushing clearly doesn’t match up with the videos we’re all seeing.
They’re asking people not to believe what we can all see with our own eyes.
I’ve been in contact with DHS demanding more information.
They’re asking people not to believe what we can all see with our own eyes.
I’ve been in contact with DHS demanding more information.
January 7, 2026 at 9:18 PM
Homeland Security’s description of what happened and the narrative they’re pushing clearly doesn’t match up with the videos we’re all seeing.
They’re asking people not to believe what we can all see with our own eyes.
I’ve been in contact with DHS demanding more information.
They’re asking people not to believe what we can all see with our own eyes.
I’ve been in contact with DHS demanding more information.
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We cannot be more clear. Leave us the fuck alone.
January 8, 2026 at 1:19 AM
We cannot be more clear. Leave us the fuck alone.
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Marco Rubio is reportedly saying Maduro will stand trial in US courts.
Which means it’s now the US administration’s position that US courts can hold foreign presidents, but not the US president, accountable for crimes.
Which means it’s now the US administration’s position that US courts can hold foreign presidents, but not the US president, accountable for crimes.
January 3, 2026 at 10:52 AM
Marco Rubio is reportedly saying Maduro will stand trial in US courts.
Which means it’s now the US administration’s position that US courts can hold foreign presidents, but not the US president, accountable for crimes.
Which means it’s now the US administration’s position that US courts can hold foreign presidents, but not the US president, accountable for crimes.
Let’s be friends on @thestorygraph.com - by far my most used social media. Read a lot of good books this year and a lot of bad ones.
January 4, 2026 at 2:51 AM
Let’s be friends on @thestorygraph.com - by far my most used social media. Read a lot of good books this year and a lot of bad ones.
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The Senate has rejected extending the Affordable Care Act tax credits that help millions afford health insurance.
Without action premiums are expected to rise sharply next year & make coverage unaffordable for many families. Working people shouldn’t have to struggle just to get the care they need.
Without action premiums are expected to rise sharply next year & make coverage unaffordable for many families. Working people shouldn’t have to struggle just to get the care they need.
December 16, 2025 at 11:49 PM
The Senate has rejected extending the Affordable Care Act tax credits that help millions afford health insurance.
Without action premiums are expected to rise sharply next year & make coverage unaffordable for many families. Working people shouldn’t have to struggle just to get the care they need.
Without action premiums are expected to rise sharply next year & make coverage unaffordable for many families. Working people shouldn’t have to struggle just to get the care they need.
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Breaking: Republicans in Congress have officially decided to let ACA subsidies expire at the end of this month.
Their choice leaves millions with bleak options for the New Year: forego coverage, ration care, or gut their household budgets to afford the devastating increase.
Their choice leaves millions with bleak options for the New Year: forego coverage, ration care, or gut their household budgets to afford the devastating increase.
LATEST: House Speaker Mike Johnson says he won't call a vote to extend enhanced subsidies under the Affordable Care Act, effectively guaranteeing they will expire at the end of this month.
House Republican leaders ditch vote on ACA funding, all but ensuring premiums will rise
Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., said Republicans worked on the issue throughout the weekend but could not come to an agreement with a group of members who want the funds extended.
nbcnews.to
December 16, 2025 at 11:19 PM
Breaking: Republicans in Congress have officially decided to let ACA subsidies expire at the end of this month.
Their choice leaves millions with bleak options for the New Year: forego coverage, ration care, or gut their household budgets to afford the devastating increase.
Their choice leaves millions with bleak options for the New Year: forego coverage, ration care, or gut their household budgets to afford the devastating increase.
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Families are already struggling to afford food and rent. Now Congress is letting health care costs skyrocket, too.
Tell your representative: protect ACA subsidies; don’t let our premiums spike!
Add your name: secure.everyaction.com/EItvSlch90ya...
Tell your representative: protect ACA subsidies; don’t let our premiums spike!
Add your name: secure.everyaction.com/EItvSlch90ya...
Tell Congress: Take Action NOW to Lower our Health Care Costs
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November 14, 2025 at 9:18 PM
Families are already struggling to afford food and rent. Now Congress is letting health care costs skyrocket, too.
Tell your representative: protect ACA subsidies; don’t let our premiums spike!
Add your name: secure.everyaction.com/EItvSlch90ya...
Tell your representative: protect ACA subsidies; don’t let our premiums spike!
Add your name: secure.everyaction.com/EItvSlch90ya...
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So saddened by the news that we have lost Alice Wong. It was an honor to know her and learn from her. May the lessons she shared continue to guide us for years to come.
November 15, 2025 at 4:36 PM
So saddened by the news that we have lost Alice Wong. It was an honor to know her and learn from her. May the lessons she shared continue to guide us for years to come.
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With federal health cuts looming, state policymakers must continue to hold the health industry accountable on costs, say CPEHN ED Kiran Savage-Sangwan & @healthaccess.bsky.social ED @thewallner.bsky.social in this @calmatters.org op-ed.
November 15, 2025 at 1:30 AM
With federal health cuts looming, state policymakers must continue to hold the health industry accountable on costs, say CPEHN ED Kiran Savage-Sangwan & @healthaccess.bsky.social ED @thewallner.bsky.social in this @calmatters.org op-ed.
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You might have heard of Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill,” but have you heard of H.R. 1?
👻 Jump scare: they're the same. 😱
No matter what you call it, the impacts of this scary bad health policy will horrify you equally.
👹 Beware of the H.R. 1 monster and its many masks!
👻 Jump scare: they're the same. 😱
No matter what you call it, the impacts of this scary bad health policy will horrify you equally.
👹 Beware of the H.R. 1 monster and its many masks!
October 27, 2025 at 3:30 PM
You might have heard of Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill,” but have you heard of H.R. 1?
👻 Jump scare: they're the same. 😱
No matter what you call it, the impacts of this scary bad health policy will horrify you equally.
👹 Beware of the H.R. 1 monster and its many masks!
👻 Jump scare: they're the same. 😱
No matter what you call it, the impacts of this scary bad health policy will horrify you equally.
👹 Beware of the H.R. 1 monster and its many masks!
Reposted by Amanda McAllister-Wallner (she/her)
We sat down with @thewallner.bsky.social of @healthaccess.bsky.social, a consumer advocacy coalition that advocates for more accessible, equitable, affordable, quality health care for all Californians, to talk about the impact of impending federal budget cuts.
capitolweekly.net/qa-health-ac...
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Q&A: Health Access Exec. Dir. Amanda McAllister-Wallner - Capitol Weekly
We sat down recently with Amanda McAllister-Wallner, Executive Director of Health Access California, a consumer advocacy coalition that advocates for more accessible, equitable, affordable, quality he...
capitolweekly.net
October 8, 2025 at 3:56 PM
We sat down with @thewallner.bsky.social of @healthaccess.bsky.social, a consumer advocacy coalition that advocates for more accessible, equitable, affordable, quality health care for all Californians, to talk about the impact of impending federal budget cuts.
capitolweekly.net/qa-health-ac...
capitolweekly.net/qa-health-ac...
Reposted by Amanda McAllister-Wallner (she/her)
Real Californians are getting hit with a reported 97% increase in Covered California premiums. Families & older adults can't absorb these costs.
Are your costs rising? Share your story—it's how we move decision-makers to act: secure.everyaction.com/SDZFaMRQjEG1...
Are your costs rising? Share your story—it's how we move decision-makers to act: secure.everyaction.com/SDZFaMRQjEG1...
October 24, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Real Californians are getting hit with a reported 97% increase in Covered California premiums. Families & older adults can't absorb these costs.
Are your costs rising? Share your story—it's how we move decision-makers to act: secure.everyaction.com/SDZFaMRQjEG1...
Are your costs rising? Share your story—it's how we move decision-makers to act: secure.everyaction.com/SDZFaMRQjEG1...
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We're proud to support #Prop50, the Election Rigging Response Act. CA has led the way in expanding & advocating for health care access. But we’ve seen what 2 votes in Congress can do to dismantle care for millions. Vote #YesOn50 to protect our health care. health-access.org/health-acces...
Health Access is YES on Proposition 50
As ballots are mailed throughout California and voting centers open, Health Access California, the statewide health care consumer advocacy coalition, announces its endorsement of Proposition 50, the E...
health-access.org
October 8, 2025 at 4:19 PM
We're proud to support #Prop50, the Election Rigging Response Act. CA has led the way in expanding & advocating for health care access. But we’ve seen what 2 votes in Congress can do to dismantle care for millions. Vote #YesOn50 to protect our health care. health-access.org/health-acces...
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Over 20 million people qualify for tax credits to make their health insurance affordable under the #AffordableCareAct: but the GOP wants to take those tax credits away.
September 30, 2025 at 11:16 PM
Over 20 million people qualify for tax credits to make their health insurance affordable under the #AffordableCareAct: but the GOP wants to take those tax credits away.
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The #Health4All campaign has ensured coverage to over a million more Californians. Last week, our Steering Committee leaders met to discuss the challenges now facing our progress, and how to protect health care for our immigrant communities. We will keep fighting for #Health4All!
October 2, 2025 at 6:22 PM
The #Health4All campaign has ensured coverage to over a million more Californians. Last week, our Steering Committee leaders met to discuss the challenges now facing our progress, and how to protect health care for our immigrant communities. We will keep fighting for #Health4All!