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Matt
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Political scientist here teaching until my supporting character movie career takes off.

I focus on state politics. In my spare time I talk about wrestling and media I enjoy.

#politcssky for posts with political content
#wrestlesky for wrestling content
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A large batch of people have followed me over the past day. Thank you so much! Allow me to introduce myself.

I'm Matt and I'm a political scientist. I earned my Ph.D. in 2023 and now work at a teaching university. I focus on state and local politics as well as public administration.
The most unbelievable thing in Oh God! isn't even John Denver talking to God when no one else sees George Burns until the end.

No, that award goes to John Denver being able to afford a house with a wife and two kids while working as an assistant manager in a grocery.
December 31, 2025 at 7:29 AM
It's a good thing Veteran Pro Wrestling is on X the everything app and Twitter. I'd be scared I couldn't find them on social media.

I sure hope Florida mandates EMTs at the shows because the collective age of everyone in this one match is enough to warrant that.
Bluesky discovery feed blessed me with seeing whatever the fuck this wrestling poster is
December 31, 2025 at 5:57 AM
I'm not saying Marty Supreme is bad (although Shark Tank's Kevin O'Leary in his debut film gives me pause).

I am saying we can all guess why Sinners got this treatment though.
The way Variety glazes Chalamet's Oscar bait movie vs. the way Variety invents ways to shit on Ryan Coogler's Sinners in the same year has to be studied.
December 31, 2025 at 5:45 AM
The way Variety glazes Chalamet's Oscar bait movie vs. the way Variety invents ways to shit on Ryan Coogler's Sinners in the same year has to be studied.
December 31, 2025 at 5:43 AM
I'm addressing not the rule itself but just the bureaucracy:

They did not quietly change it. Any scholar of administrative regulations can tell you this.

It was proposed in the Federal Register back in August. They received 130 comments. The final rule was published over a month ago.
December 30, 2025 at 5:40 AM
Funniest outcome of tonight is that Raheem Morris probably saved his job lol

Dude been at the Falcons 7 out of the past 10 years in some capacity. Two playoff appearances, zero as head coach. Might be a clue but what do I know
December 30, 2025 at 4:22 AM
NBA on NBC on this late instead of Jimmy Fallon is restoring the feeling
December 30, 2025 at 4:16 AM
Hot take: Matt Stafford shouldn't be in the mvp chase to begin with

He's not even the best player on his own team
December 30, 2025 at 4:14 AM
Despite their best efforts, the Falcons managed to win
December 30, 2025 at 4:11 AM
Joe Buck when there's a missed call
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December 30, 2025 at 4:08 AM
Why does it feel both teams are trying to lose this game right now
December 30, 2025 at 4:05 AM
Why is Rob Schneider dressed like Bobby Boucher's dad
December 29, 2025 at 10:04 PM
We all know who Mike Wheeler would be in a group project in school
December 29, 2025 at 8:57 PM
Caleb Williams: 330 yards, 2 tds, in a shootout with Brock Purdy

Cris Collinsworth: well here's a guy that's no Patrick Mahomes
December 29, 2025 at 8:04 PM
If you need a movie to make you question life choices, might I suggest The Godson
December 29, 2025 at 7:42 PM
Congrats to my bestie @myleswilliamson.bsky.social for another published article!!!
📢New issue of #PAG21 is out!📢

In "Cultural Influences on Transgender Rights", @myleswilliamson.bsky.social investigates religion as an explanation for cross-national variation of protection for transgender rights.

gendersky polisky

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December 29, 2025 at 6:34 PM
That ref running to break up the Giants/Raiders fight yesterday
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December 29, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Why are they not using their timeouts?
December 29, 2025 at 4:27 AM
Trey McBride breaks the most receptions for a tight end

Just sucks he plays for the Cardinals
December 28, 2025 at 8:41 PM
If that report about Jericho’s contract is true Christmas came 12 months early
December 28, 2025 at 7:23 PM
Mikey Rukus + Harley Cameron collab when?

#AEWWorldsEnd 🤼
December 28, 2025 at 6:08 AM
When the spirits Jacob Marley warned me about show up three days late

#AEWWorldsEnd 🤼
December 28, 2025 at 6:06 AM
They should just bring Bryan Danielson to the media scrum for shits and giggles

#AEWWorldsEnd 🤼
December 28, 2025 at 6:03 AM
Me at a panel on state politics

#AEWWorldsEnd 🤼
December 28, 2025 at 6:00 AM