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Bethany Albertson @albertsonb2.bsky.social · 2h

The fact that the Young Republicans group goes up to 40 years old tells you everything you need to know about our current gerontocracy.

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The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · 9h

Community colleges, which educate about 40 percent of the nation’s college students, are contending with millions of dollars in lost funding for everything from campus-based child care to student advisement and academic support.

Trump praised community colleges. Then came the cuts.

Public community colleges are losing millions of dollars in federal funding as the Trump administration redirects money to support the president’s priorities.

www.washingtonpost.com

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Bethany Albertson @albertsonb2.bsky.social · 9h

here's a completely trivial complaint - fifa could use better merch.

store.fifa.com/world-cup/20...

FIFA World Cup 2026™ T-Shirts - Official FIFA Store - Page 1

Shop our exclusive FIFA World Cup 26™ T-Shirts merchandise collection.

store.fifa.com

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Bethany Albertson @albertsonb2.bsky.social · 23h

Not in the least - I’m a public school employee!

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Phil Lewis @phillewis.bsky.social · 1d

Government workers 👇🏾

Lunch is on the house:

Being in the heart of downtown DC, we love that so many of our Federal employees stop by during lunch for a Donburi at China Chilcano or a Fútbol Club at Jaleo. And just because the government is shut down doesn't mean you have to miss out on your favorite lunch spot- because this time, its on us!
Join us for lunch from 11:30 AM to 3:00 PM at any of our participating restaurants and enjoy a free lunch item when you present your government ID-you heard that right! Dine in with us Monday through Friday and choose your favorite: a sandwich at Jaleo, a donburi at China Chilcano, a wrap or pita at Zaytinya, or a torta at Oyamel.
We've always believed in serving our community with open arms and good food-no shutdown can stop that.

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Bethany Albertson @albertsonb2.bsky.social · 1d

Fair - I just think, Covid, widening income inequality, democratic backsliding, climate change. But yes, stuff was going on when I was young as well, and I hate "whose misery is greater" debates.

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Bethany Albertson @albertsonb2.bsky.social · 1d

That is the most efficient way I've come up with to say, I might offer you advice, but 🤷‍♀️

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Bethany Albertson @albertsonb2.bsky.social · 1d

I told the honors students today the the events of my teen and early 20s would likely take up less than a centimeter in the history books, but their's would take paragraphs.

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Bethany Albertson @albertsonb2.bsky.social · 1d

I like it when voters chose their representatives- not when representatives chose their voters.

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Bethany Albertson @albertsonb2.bsky.social · 1d

It’s too bad it was during international break.

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Bethany Albertson @albertsonb2.bsky.social · 1d

Austin FC won, and it was still a bad game...

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Bethany Albertson @albertsonb2.bsky.social · 3d

and an important gateway to the middle class.

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Bethany Albertson @albertsonb2.bsky.social · 3d

Can we mourn the loss of Annie Hall without the baggage?

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Bethany Albertson @albertsonb2.bsky.social · 3d

Lots of Ecuador fans in Q2 - good goal.

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Bethany Albertson @albertsonb2.bsky.social · 4d

Heading to USMNT but pulisic is on the bench….

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Bethany Albertson @albertsonb2.bsky.social · 4d

Scared to ask but here it goes - going rate for a first time babysitter, Austin for context. Asking for a 14 yo.

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Bethany Albertson @albertsonb2.bsky.social · 5d

I’m naming this a Type 3 error.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 5d

RFK Jr on Tylenol and autism: "It is not proof. We're doing the studies to make the proof."

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Drew Engelhardt @amengel.bsky.social · 5d

Working on a dissertation in American political behavior and need money for survey research? Apply for a grant worth up to $15,000 from the Rapoport Family Foundation. They’re planning on awarding up to 15 grants this cycle.

Deadline Oct. 22.

www.rapoportfamilyfoundation.com/phdgrant

Rapoport Doctoral Dissertation Grants

Supporting projects for PhD students doing political science research, democracy and social justice.

www.rapoportfamilyfoundation.com

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Bethany Albertson @albertsonb2.bsky.social · 6d

Amazing! I like being colleagues with a genius ;)

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Bethany Albertson @albertsonb2.bsky.social · 7d

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 · 7d

Not today, Satan. Not today.

Phil Lewis @phillewis.bsky.social · 7d

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 · 7d

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 · 7d

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 · 7d

yep - thinking about this a lot.

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Bethany Albertson @albertsonb2.bsky.social · 7d

@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 · 7d

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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