Bethany Albertson
@albertsonb2.bsky.social
Associate Prof at UT Austin. I study political psych & public opinion. I also post about soccer and my cats.
When I chose to study politics for a living I had no idea that politics would get this dumb.
November 15, 2025 at 2:43 AM
When I chose to study politics for a living I had no idea that politics would get this dumb.
Reposted by Bethany Albertson
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November 14, 2025 at 4:41 AM
if you've valued the work we've been doing at @boltsmag.org (talk about a small team punching above our weight!), and if you've been worried about the state of media today & want to support us...
... i really can't stress enough how this is the perfect time to take the jump & support us!
... i really can't stress enough how this is the perfect time to take the jump & support us!
Why is every email marked high importance?
File this with typos under “things that don’t matter”
File this with typos under “things that don’t matter”
November 13, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Why is every email marked high importance?
File this with typos under “things that don’t matter”
File this with typos under “things that don’t matter”
It seem like the Thanksgiving revelation is a big deal, no?
November 13, 2025 at 12:08 PM
It seem like the Thanksgiving revelation is a big deal, no?
Reposted by Bethany Albertson
Apparently the answer was no.
November 12, 2025 at 5:32 PM
Apparently the answer was no.
this news cycle is going to be so gross.
November 12, 2025 at 2:34 PM
this news cycle is going to be so gross.
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
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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Do you want to support our work at Bolts? Sign up as a $5 monthly donor today, & we’ll immediately get $60 in matching funds!
That’s right: The NewsMatch program, which launched on November 1, is multiplying all new monthly subscriptions by 12 right now.
That’s right: The NewsMatch program, which launched on November 1, is multiplying all new monthly subscriptions by 12 right now.
Support Bolts
We are a nonprofit publication that covers the nuts and bolts of political change, from the local up, and we need reader support to build our journalism.
boltsmag.org
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:
And right now is the GOLDEN time to make your support multiply:
Travis county wait times -
votetravis.gov/current-elec...
votetravis.gov/current-elec...
Current Election – Travis County Clerk
votetravis.gov
November 4, 2025 at 8:36 PM
Travis county wait times -
votetravis.gov/current-elec...
votetravis.gov/current-elec...
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?