Annelise Russell
@anneliserussell.bsky.social
Congress, digital comms, & policy. Associate Professor @UKYMartinSchool. Former: LOC Fellow, DC journo. Sports nerd. @womenalsoknow. New Book: Tweeting is Leading
Why does Congress still thrive on a social media diet?
Great question! Let's talk about it...
(thanks @kevinrkosar.bsky.social )
Great question! Let's talk about it...
(thanks @kevinrkosar.bsky.social )
Why are members of Congress on X.com, BlueSky, etc.? Don't they have anything better to do?
Prof. Annelise Russell explains: www.understandingcongress.org/podcast/why-...
Prof. Annelise Russell explains: www.understandingcongress.org/podcast/why-...
Why Are Legislators on Social Media? (with Annelise Russell) - UnderstandingCongress.org
The topic of this episode is, “Why are legislators on social media?” We’ve all seen it, and if you haven’t, well, you will soon enough. Social media posts by members of Congress. They are on Facebook,...
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July 7, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Why does Congress still thrive on a social media diet?
Great question! Let's talk about it...
(thanks @kevinrkosar.bsky.social )
Great question! Let's talk about it...
(thanks @kevinrkosar.bsky.social )
Reposted by Annelise Russell
Art of Science recently interviewed @anneliserussell.bsky.social about her paper "Information is cheap, but filtering is costly," co-authored with Alison Craig. Tune in now!
Listen: open.spotify.com/episode/3K7g...
Watch: youtu.be/_VoifAE1XLI
Read the transcript: substack.com/home/post/p-...
Listen: open.spotify.com/episode/3K7g...
Watch: youtu.be/_VoifAE1XLI
Read the transcript: substack.com/home/post/p-...
Episode 10: Dr. Annelise Russell
Art of Science Interview Series · Episode
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March 27, 2025 at 5:26 PM
Art of Science recently interviewed @anneliserussell.bsky.social about her paper "Information is cheap, but filtering is costly," co-authored with Alison Craig. Tune in now!
Listen: open.spotify.com/episode/3K7g...
Watch: youtu.be/_VoifAE1XLI
Read the transcript: substack.com/home/post/p-...
Listen: open.spotify.com/episode/3K7g...
Watch: youtu.be/_VoifAE1XLI
Read the transcript: substack.com/home/post/p-...
Reposted by Annelise Russell
New Art of Science episode out now!
Watch, listen, or read episode 10: Dr. @anneliserussell.bsky.social
Research Note here: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
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🎧 Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/3K7g...
📖 Substack: substack.com/home/post/p-...
#PSJ
Watch, listen, or read episode 10: Dr. @anneliserussell.bsky.social
Research Note here: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
📺 Youtube: youtu.be/_VoifAE1XLI
🎧 Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/3K7g...
📖 Substack: substack.com/home/post/p-...
#PSJ
Episode 10: Dr. Annelise Russell
Art of Science Interview Series · Episode
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March 29, 2025 at 1:21 AM
New Art of Science episode out now!
Watch, listen, or read episode 10: Dr. @anneliserussell.bsky.social
Research Note here: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
📺 Youtube: youtu.be/_VoifAE1XLI
🎧 Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/3K7g...
📖 Substack: substack.com/home/post/p-...
#PSJ
Watch, listen, or read episode 10: Dr. @anneliserussell.bsky.social
Research Note here: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
📺 Youtube: youtu.be/_VoifAE1XLI
🎧 Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/3K7g...
📖 Substack: substack.com/home/post/p-...
#PSJ
Finally found words for the PoliticoPro news...
Government does not succeed without (useful) information and — more importantly — ways to put that information into context.
I don't give a damn who does it, but we can't pretend it is not vital to public policy.
Government does not succeed without (useful) information and — more importantly — ways to put that information into context.
I don't give a damn who does it, but we can't pretend it is not vital to public policy.
February 7, 2025 at 12:50 PM
Finally found words for the PoliticoPro news...
Government does not succeed without (useful) information and — more importantly — ways to put that information into context.
I don't give a damn who does it, but we can't pretend it is not vital to public policy.
Government does not succeed without (useful) information and — more importantly — ways to put that information into context.
I don't give a damn who does it, but we can't pretend it is not vital to public policy.
Not gonna lie, listening to my public policy students worry about having their dreams of government service dashed after EOs/OMB news was crushing today.
We've got great students. I sincerely want the best for them.
We've got great students. I sincerely want the best for them.
January 29, 2025 at 12:47 AM
Not gonna lie, listening to my public policy students worry about having their dreams of government service dashed after EOs/OMB news was crushing today.
We've got great students. I sincerely want the best for them.
We've got great students. I sincerely want the best for them.
Reposted by Annelise Russell
For our first ever Voice/Mail interview, we chatted with @anneliserussell.bsky.social about the mechanics of how Member offices reach constituents, and the history and incentives shaping this modern landscape.
voicemailgov.substack.com/p/connection...
voicemailgov.substack.com/p/connection...
Connection/Communication
Dr. Annelise Russell on the Modern Landscape for Constituent Comms
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January 28, 2025 at 7:23 PM
For our first ever Voice/Mail interview, we chatted with @anneliserussell.bsky.social about the mechanics of how Member offices reach constituents, and the history and incentives shaping this modern landscape.
voicemailgov.substack.com/p/connection...
voicemailgov.substack.com/p/connection...
OMB memo and federal aid freeze are a good reminder that amid uncertainty, constant (digital) comms is key.
You don't have to have every solution, but you've gotta show people that you're showing up.
You don't have to have every solution, but you've gotta show people that you're showing up.
January 28, 2025 at 2:15 PM
OMB memo and federal aid freeze are a good reminder that amid uncertainty, constant (digital) comms is key.
You don't have to have every solution, but you've gotta show people that you're showing up.
You don't have to have every solution, but you've gotta show people that you're showing up.
Sabbatical advice!
I'm back from sabbatical, and thinking back on those things I did wrong/would do differently.
Don't be me. Be better.
Here are eight ways to fail (ways that I failed).
I'm back from sabbatical, and thinking back on those things I did wrong/would do differently.
Don't be me. Be better.
Here are eight ways to fail (ways that I failed).
January 6, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Sabbatical advice!
I'm back from sabbatical, and thinking back on those things I did wrong/would do differently.
Don't be me. Be better.
Here are eight ways to fail (ways that I failed).
I'm back from sabbatical, and thinking back on those things I did wrong/would do differently.
Don't be me. Be better.
Here are eight ways to fail (ways that I failed).
Political cartoon reactions are a good reminder that most people don't have a clue how a newsroom is organized or how decisions are made or the realities of the people working within those newsrooms.
January 4, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Political cartoon reactions are a good reminder that most people don't have a clue how a newsroom is organized or how decisions are made or the realities of the people working within those newsrooms.
👋 Comms lady twiddling her fingers while waiting for House members to be sworn in and new websites/social accounts/office info to go live...
January 3, 2025 at 3:54 PM
👋 Comms lady twiddling her fingers while waiting for House members to be sworn in and new websites/social accounts/office info to go live...
I am so thankful @zeljkopoljak.bsky.social let me team up on this one with him. Another reason why small policy conferences remain some of my favorite.
Citizens’ engagement on politicians’ own social media shapes not just what politicians talk about—but also what they act on. 🤳🏻💥 We show how interacting with politicians' posts increases the likelihood of real legislative action by those same politicians. doi.org/10.1177/1065...
December 20, 2024 at 1:09 PM
I am so thankful @zeljkopoljak.bsky.social let me team up on this one with him. Another reason why small policy conferences remain some of my favorite.
Anything from @blumrm.bsky.social is a MUST read!
New Cambridge Element 'Cooperating Factions' by @blumrm.bsky.social & @profhansnoel.bsky.social is now free to read for 4 weeks!
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"This Element uses data on party leader endorsements in nominations to identify a network of party actors..."
#cambridgeelements #politics
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"This Element uses data on party leader endorsements in nominations to identify a network of party actors..."
#cambridgeelements #politics
December 6, 2024 at 5:16 PM
Anything from @blumrm.bsky.social is a MUST read!
When people ask me "why did you leave the Hill for academia" ... one of the most truthful answers: time.
My love language is being on time, giving people my time, and reliably showing up. None of these are conducive to realities of covering or working in Congress.
My love language is being on time, giving people my time, and reliably showing up. None of these are conducive to realities of covering or working in Congress.
December 4, 2024 at 2:29 PM
When people ask me "why did you leave the Hill for academia" ... one of the most truthful answers: time.
My love language is being on time, giving people my time, and reliably showing up. None of these are conducive to realities of covering or working in Congress.
My love language is being on time, giving people my time, and reliably showing up. None of these are conducive to realities of covering or working in Congress.
This semester’s sabbatical has taught me an important lesson…
I remain completely incapable of “stepping away”.
Upside? I love what I do.
I remain completely incapable of “stepping away”.
Upside? I love what I do.
December 2, 2024 at 6:21 PM
This semester’s sabbatical has taught me an important lesson…
I remain completely incapable of “stepping away”.
Upside? I love what I do.
I remain completely incapable of “stepping away”.
Upside? I love what I do.
Important reminder post election...
Sure, policy agendas will change, but don't forget new folks changes HOW and WHEN Congress communicates.
Dem leaders in the House will communicate for the first time sans WH...
It's no longer a McConnell operation...
Lot's of Qs to be answered!
Sure, policy agendas will change, but don't forget new folks changes HOW and WHEN Congress communicates.
Dem leaders in the House will communicate for the first time sans WH...
It's no longer a McConnell operation...
Lot's of Qs to be answered!
November 22, 2024 at 2:02 PM
Important reminder post election...
Sure, policy agendas will change, but don't forget new folks changes HOW and WHEN Congress communicates.
Dem leaders in the House will communicate for the first time sans WH...
It's no longer a McConnell operation...
Lot's of Qs to be answered!
Sure, policy agendas will change, but don't forget new folks changes HOW and WHEN Congress communicates.
Dem leaders in the House will communicate for the first time sans WH...
It's no longer a McConnell operation...
Lot's of Qs to be answered!
Headed to NCA in New Orleans to talk about all things digital, linking comms to campaign donors, and secretly hoping the EU solves the US digital comms dilemmas.
November 21, 2024 at 10:40 AM
Headed to NCA in New Orleans to talk about all things digital, linking comms to campaign donors, and secretly hoping the EU solves the US digital comms dilemmas.
November 20, 2024 at 2:28 PM
New Real World/Road Rules Challenge unlocked!
Trump nominates former congressman and Fox Business co-host Sean Duffy for Transportation secretary
November 18, 2024 at 11:09 PM
New Real World/Road Rules Challenge unlocked!
Logging on here after months feels strange but here we are again post election. Probably means I’m going to start getting calls about the other site…
*yes, I happily answer those reporter calls.
*yes, I happily answer those reporter calls.
November 14, 2024 at 11:38 AM
Logging on here after months feels strange but here we are again post election. Probably means I’m going to start getting calls about the other site…
*yes, I happily answer those reporter calls.
*yes, I happily answer those reporter calls.
Headed to Chicago for #MPSA2024 tomorrow! Three papers on the docket, and NOT all of them are about Twitter*
*Yes, they are all about digital communication in Congress — digital comms/fundraising, policy collabs on Twitter, and House spending on media.
*Yes, they are all about digital communication in Congress — digital comms/fundraising, policy collabs on Twitter, and House spending on media.
April 2, 2024 at 1:33 PM
Headed to Chicago for #MPSA2024 tomorrow! Three papers on the docket, and NOT all of them are about Twitter*
*Yes, they are all about digital communication in Congress — digital comms/fundraising, policy collabs on Twitter, and House spending on media.
*Yes, they are all about digital communication in Congress — digital comms/fundraising, policy collabs on Twitter, and House spending on media.
So much of my work on Congress these days is thinking "someone has to have that data"
Then realizing no, and the only place to look is House disbursements.
And then deciding that I don't need that inconsistency and pain in my life today.
Then realizing no, and the only place to look is House disbursements.
And then deciding that I don't need that inconsistency and pain in my life today.
March 29, 2024 at 1:54 PM
So much of my work on Congress these days is thinking "someone has to have that data"
Then realizing no, and the only place to look is House disbursements.
And then deciding that I don't need that inconsistency and pain in my life today.
Then realizing no, and the only place to look is House disbursements.
And then deciding that I don't need that inconsistency and pain in my life today.
Reposted by Annelise Russell
If you or your students are looking for a career outside the academy but don’t know where to start, I’m moderating a fantastic panel on the subject in a few weeks! Register here: www.apsanet.org/EVENTS/Event...
January 23, 2024 at 7:07 PM
If you or your students are looking for a career outside the academy but don’t know where to start, I’m moderating a fantastic panel on the subject in a few weeks! Register here: www.apsanet.org/EVENTS/Event...
Lots of absurd things about political science research...
But one thing that has gotten better, I think, is the notion that work on social media/digital politics is no longer something we brush off as "not interesting"
But one thing that has gotten better, I think, is the notion that work on social media/digital politics is no longer something we brush off as "not interesting"
January 11, 2024 at 2:21 PM
Lots of absurd things about political science research...
But one thing that has gotten better, I think, is the notion that work on social media/digital politics is no longer something we brush off as "not interesting"
But one thing that has gotten better, I think, is the notion that work on social media/digital politics is no longer something we brush off as "not interesting"
@winls.bsky.social Writing Group today 2:30pm ET with me & @juliamarinhellwege.bsky.social ! JOIN US :)
November 13, 2023 at 6:27 PM
@winls.bsky.social Writing Group today 2:30pm ET with me & @juliamarinhellwege.bsky.social ! JOIN US :)
Reposted by Annelise Russell
Our monthly writing group meets next Monday, November 13, from 2:30-3:30 Eastern. Register to write with us here: docs.google.com/form...
Registration: Women in Legislative Studies Writing Group
This is the registration form for the Women in Legislative Studies Writing Group. We'll send you a zoom link shortly before the event.
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November 9, 2023 at 7:29 PM
Our monthly writing group meets next Monday, November 13, from 2:30-3:30 Eastern. Register to write with us here: docs.google.com/form...