Bethany Albertson
@albertsonb2.bsky.social
Associate Prof at UT Austin. I study political psych & public opinion. I also post about soccer and my cats.
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.
I'm going to miss the Mandani campaign - politics aside, that campaign was just so much fun to watch.
November 5, 2025 at 4:22 AM
I'm going to miss the Mandani campaign - politics aside, that campaign was just so much fun to watch.
Reposted by Bethany Albertson
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November 4, 2025 at 7:51 PM
Folks, while we're all procrastinating waiting for election night, consider this: Our journalism at Bolts has no paywall, but it requires a lot of resources. We're a nonprofit, and we thrive with your support, gifts, subscriptions.
And right now is the GOLDEN time to make your support multiply:
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Travis county wait times -
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Current Election – Travis County Clerk
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November 4, 2025 at 8:36 PM
Travis county wait times -
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George Santos has endorsed Andrew Cuomo.
(That one might actually be true)
(That one might actually be true)
November 4, 2025 at 3:00 AM
George Santos has endorsed Andrew Cuomo.
(That one might actually be true)
(That one might actually be true)
Blue Jays coach at the airport. I just want to give him a hug.
November 3, 2025 at 9:07 PM
Blue Jays coach at the airport. I just want to give him a hug.
Well, that sucked.
November 2, 2025 at 4:19 AM
Well, that sucked.
We do have an extra hour to work with
November 2, 2025 at 3:41 AM
We do have an extra hour to work with
The Toronto fans look unwell.
November 2, 2025 at 3:09 AM
The Toronto fans look unwell.
Reposted by Bethany Albertson
November 2, 2025 at 1:40 AM
I watch concacaf soccer regularly… this is fine.
November 2, 2025 at 1:29 AM
I watch concacaf soccer regularly… this is fine.
How common is this?
November 2, 2025 at 1:25 AM
How common is this?
in Toronto today, so many Blue Jays hats and shirts.
November 1, 2025 at 11:18 PM
in Toronto today, so many Blue Jays hats and shirts.
I feel like that should count as a home run. But what do I know.
November 1, 2025 at 3:07 AM
I feel like that should count as a home run. But what do I know.
Somedays I hate it that the famous Bethanys suck. I think it's different when you have a more common name.
October 30, 2025 at 11:23 PM
Somedays I hate it that the famous Bethanys suck. I think it's different when you have a more common name.
There were so many good goals tonight, but this was my favorite. Starting with the back heel from Yohannes. She is a special player.
Emma Sears for country 🇺🇸🫡
October 30, 2025 at 2:37 AM
There were so many good goals tonight, but this was my favorite. Starting with the back heel from Yohannes. She is a special player.
fun fact - some places have "sore loser" laws that keep primary losers out of general elections.
So here's Andrew Cuomo reacting to Maria Bartiromo wondering if Mamdani will "change the look of New York" and have Muslim women "completely covered up," telling her that Mamdani "doesn't understand New York culture" because he has "dual citizenship" and "he's a citizen of Uganda."
October 30, 2025 at 2:00 AM
fun fact - some places have "sore loser" laws that keep primary losers out of general elections.
Reposted by Bethany Albertson
This goal goes crazy, Rose🌹 🔥
USWNT x Volkswagen
USWNT x Volkswagen
October 30, 2025 at 1:03 AM
This goal goes crazy, Rose🌹 🔥
USWNT x Volkswagen
USWNT x Volkswagen
Lily Yohannes is very good at soccer.
October 30, 2025 at 12:18 AM
Lily Yohannes is very good at soccer.
Mis/disinfo people - my examples for class are all very depressing... there are some silly things out there, right? Can you help me lighten it up a bit, or is it all doom and gloom?
October 27, 2025 at 12:36 AM
Mis/disinfo people - my examples for class are all very depressing... there are some silly things out there, right? Can you help me lighten it up a bit, or is it all doom and gloom?