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Bethany Albertson @albertsonb2.bsky.social · 11h

My all time favorite Dolly Parton quote - if you feel like sharing yours, it's been a day...

“I'm not offended by all the dumb blonde jokes because I know I'm not dumb—and I'm not blonde either.”

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Jenny Lee Shee @jennyleeshee.bsky.social · 11h

Not today, Satan. Not today.

Phil Lewis @phillewis.bsky.social · 11h

Dolly Parton's sister is asking fans to "pray with me" amid the country music icon's health issues

Dolly Parton’s Sister Says ‘I Was Up All Night Praying’ Amid Country Icon’s Health Issues and Asks Fans to ‘Pray With Me’

Dolly Parton's sister Frieda is asking fans of the Queen of Country to "pray with me" amid Dolly's continued health struggles.

variety.com

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Bethany Albertson @albertsonb2.bsky.social · 19h

it's been a while since I causally dropped the fact Elliott was a student in my political psych class-
it's just so cool that I get to use his substack to open today's class!

G Elliott Morris @gelliottmorris.com · 22h

Why most polls overstate support for political violence
www.gelliottmorris.com/p/most-polls...

Why most polls overstate support for political violence

Misperceptions about the popularity of violence increase public support for it — but you can help change that.

www.gelliottmorris.com

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Bethany Albertson @albertsonb2.bsky.social · 19h

yep - thinking about this a lot.

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Bethany Albertson @albertsonb2.bsky.social · 20h

@switchedonpop.bsky.social has their episode out on The Life of a Showgirl, if you need that in your life (I do).

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Andrew Mercer @awmercer.bsky.social · 22h

Terrific piece from @gelliottmorris.com this morning.

Whenever you ask if something “might” happen or “may” be necessary, it’s very easy for respondents to think of scenarios where the answer is yes, no matter how unlikely.

Why most polls overstate support for political violence

Misperceptions about the popularity of violence increase public support for it — but you can help change that.

www.gelliottmorris.com

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Bethany Albertson @albertsonb2.bsky.social · 1d

my husband flies to South Bend tomorrow - I can't imagine they're any better equipped. This is nutty.

Also, shouldn't the country invest in training more air traffic controllers? And pay them decently.

Bethany Albertson @albertsonb2.bsky.social · 1d

I understand we're in a government shutdown, but wtf?

unmanned air traffic control tower at Burbank Airport - aren't they important?
www.nytimes.com/live/2025/10...

Update from Orlando Mayorquin

www.nytimes.com

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Rachel Porter @rachelporter.bsky.social · 1d

🚨 Call for PostDoc or Visiting PhD Student 🚨

apply.interfolio.com/175219

We're seeking an American Politics scholar of leg. institutions or representation, under the direction of Jim Curry, Jeff Harden, and Rachel Porter (me!), affiliated with our Representation and Politics in Legislatures Lab

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Bethany Albertson @albertsonb2.bsky.social · 1d

Can I like this without liking it?

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Bethany Albertson @albertsonb2.bsky.social · 2d

Wow

Bethany Albertson @albertsonb2.bsky.social · 3d

The very high ratings are more important than the small differences between them. Chilling.

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Bethany Albertson @albertsonb2.bsky.social · 3d

It’s so catchy!

Bethany Albertson @albertsonb2.bsky.social · 3d

gifting a long read I enjoyed this am-

www.nytimes.com/2025/10/01/t...

The 25 Most Influential Magazine Covers of All Time

www.nytimes.com

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Bethany Albertson @albertsonb2.bsky.social · 5d

ok - I loved that one.

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Bethany Albertson @albertsonb2.bsky.social · 5d

yep

Bethany Albertson @albertsonb2.bsky.social · 5d

the radio edit of father figure is going to make me laugh

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Bethany Albertson @albertsonb2.bsky.social · 5d

right? the lyrics!

Bethany Albertson @albertsonb2.bsky.social · 5d

3 songs in, and this is.... happy?

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Bethany Albertson @albertsonb2.bsky.social · 5d

15 minutes, fellow swifties.

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Bethany Albertson @albertsonb2.bsky.social · 5d

oh, I will! They come up with some doozies.

I told them this time - no push polls. I want 100% legit survey orgs doing bad, bad things...

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Bethany Albertson @albertsonb2.bsky.social · 5d

Relatedly my political psych students are submitting their bad survey questions assignment this weekend and I can’t wait.

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Bethany Albertson @albertsonb2.bsky.social · 5d

Why hello there, click bait.

The Independent @the-independent.com · 5d

Nearly a third of Americans have had a ‘romantic relationship’ with an AI bot, new survey says

1 in 3 Americans have had a ‘romantic relationship’ with an AI bot, new survey says

www.independent.co.uk

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Joyce White Vance @joycewhitevance.bsky.social · 5d

As if irony isn’t already dead, the Hatch Act violation on the DOJ website, which blames Democrats for the shutdown, appears on the page advising DOJ employees they are subject to the Hatch Act. joycevance.substack.com/p/a-note-abo...

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Bethany Albertson @albertsonb2.bsky.social · 5d

this is so chilling - story time is the one of the best things about parenting a young child! I miss it.

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