Bethany Albertson
@albertsonb2.bsky.social
Associate Prof at UT Austin. I study political psych & public opinion. I also post about soccer and my cats.
I appreciate how strict scrutiny refers to mid cycle gerrymandering as “boy math”
November 25, 2025 at 12:40 AM
I appreciate how strict scrutiny refers to mid cycle gerrymandering as “boy math”
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The Center for an Informed Public is a bright spot in the current gloom about researching our modern information environment. Definitely encourage early career researchers from all sorts of disciplines to apply.
The UW Center for an Informed Public is looking for postdocs (for 2026-2028) from across diverse disciplines whose research sheds light on the challenges of our modern information environment, promotes civic health, and/or helps people/communities navigate online spaces: apply.interfolio.com/177901
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November 24, 2025 at 6:48 PM
The Center for an Informed Public is a bright spot in the current gloom about researching our modern information environment. Definitely encourage early career researchers from all sorts of disciplines to apply.
gifting this article on the generational differences in No Kings protesters by @brendannyhan.bsky.social
Opinion | The Boomers Are Protesting Trump. Where Is Gen Z?
www.nytimes.com
November 24, 2025 at 6:22 PM
gifting this article on the generational differences in No Kings protesters by @brendannyhan.bsky.social
this ending sucks.
November 23, 2025 at 3:19 AM
this ending sucks.
I appreciate that the NWSL final is sponsored by Tylenol. So many layers of resistance.
November 23, 2025 at 1:40 AM
I appreciate that the NWSL final is sponsored by Tylenol. So many layers of resistance.
this is the NWSL final I wanted
November 23, 2025 at 1:01 AM
this is the NWSL final I wanted
“I’ll have what he’s having”
November 22, 2025 at 6:17 AM
“I’ll have what he’s having”
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New York's hottest club is the NY-12 primary. It has everything:
so, in summary, ny-12 primary has:
* a nadler's protege
* a state assemblyman hated by the AI lobby
* a nyc council member
* a civil rights lawyer
* a rhodes scholar nonprofit guy
* the host of All Things Considered
* a march for our lives co-founder
* jfk's online grandson
* kellyanne conway's ex
* a nadler's protege
* a state assemblyman hated by the AI lobby
* a nyc council member
* a civil rights lawyer
* a rhodes scholar nonprofit guy
* the host of All Things Considered
* a march for our lives co-founder
* jfk's online grandson
* kellyanne conway's ex
"Mr. Conway outlined his pitch on Tuesday night at a private virtual event for paid members of Democracy Docket, the media outlet founded by Marc Elias, the Democratic attorney." www.nytimes.com/2025/11/19/u...
November 20, 2025 at 3:29 AM
New York's hottest club is the NY-12 primary. It has everything:
It’s my favorite day! The MHAWS gift guide for academics. Thanks to @mirya.bsky.social
open.substack.com/pub/miryahol...
open.substack.com/pub/miryahol...
2025 gift guide
Your guiding light
open.substack.com
November 18, 2025 at 2:19 PM
It’s my favorite day! The MHAWS gift guide for academics. Thanks to @mirya.bsky.social
open.substack.com/pub/miryahol...
open.substack.com/pub/miryahol...
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timeline cleanse
November 18, 2025 at 2:31 AM
timeline cleanse
Have we considered that the Sanford thing might be satire?
November 18, 2025 at 2:33 AM
Have we considered that the Sanford thing might be satire?
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NEW: Epstein survivors release the most powerful PSA I have ever seen.
Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
November 16, 2025 at 11:43 PM
NEW: Epstein survivors release the most powerful PSA I have ever seen.
Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
fantastic ending for Gotham - the final is going to be awesome.
November 16, 2025 at 10:16 PM
fantastic ending for Gotham - the final is going to be awesome.
Lavelle and Shaw are quite the team - love them.
November 16, 2025 at 10:12 PM
Lavelle and Shaw are quite the team - love them.
Thank you NWSL for giving us this beautiful game - Marta, Lavelle, Shaw.
November 16, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Thank you NWSL for giving us this beautiful game - Marta, Lavelle, Shaw.
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November 14, 2025 at 4:41 AM
if you've valued the work we've been doing at @boltsmag.org (talk about a small team punching above our weight!), and if you've been worried about the state of media today & want to support us...
... i really can't stress enough how this is the perfect time to take the jump & support us!
... i really can't stress enough how this is the perfect time to take the jump & support us!
Why is every email marked high importance?
File this with typos under “things that don’t matter”
File this with typos under “things that don’t matter”
November 13, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Why is every email marked high importance?
File this with typos under “things that don’t matter”
File this with typos under “things that don’t matter”
It seem like the Thanksgiving revelation is a big deal, no?
November 13, 2025 at 12:08 PM
It seem like the Thanksgiving revelation is a big deal, no?
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Apparently the answer was no.
November 12, 2025 at 5:32 PM
Apparently the answer was no.
this news cycle is going to be so gross.
November 12, 2025 at 2:34 PM
this news cycle is going to be so gross.
Congress at 15% approval rating, eyeing single digits. With enough work they can get there.
November 10, 2025 at 4:07 AM
Congress at 15% approval rating, eyeing single digits. With enough work they can get there.
Gifting this story on the early days of Nancy Pelosi's time in Congress - I learned from it.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/07/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/07/u...
A Light in Very Dark Days: Nancy Pelosi and AIDS
www.nytimes.com
November 8, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Gifting this story on the early days of Nancy Pelosi's time in Congress - I learned from it.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/07/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/07/u...
My friends, the New York Times is trolling you. Play if you want to play, or watch it go by.
November 6, 2025 at 3:25 PM
My friends, the New York Times is trolling you. Play if you want to play, or watch it go by.