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Rachel Schoner

@rjschoner

5 months

I'm a professor at @Tulane . I was present at the Pro-Palestinian protest on campus. I observed Tulane students engaging in peaceful & nonviolent demonstration. Lift suspensions & drop charges We condemn the violent & disproportionate police response. We stand with our students.

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Rachel Schoner

@rjschoner

3 years

I just hit "submit" my first academic job application, so I'm officially on the market! 🎉 Seconds beforehand, my mom sent me a job advertisement in my hometown for doggie day care.

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Rachel Schoner

@rjschoner

2 years

I’m thrilled to share that in 2023-2024, I will be joining @Tulane @PolisciTulane as an Assistant Professor! I couldn’t be more excited to move to New Orleans after the rest of my year here at @NiehausCenter .

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Rachel Schoner

@rjschoner

3 years

I'm thrilled to announce I'll be spending next year at @PrincetonSPIA Niehaus Center as a Postdoctoral Researcher! Incredibly grateful to those who made this possible. Because it takes a village, y'all!

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Rachel Schoner

@rjschoner

5 months

I study repressive regimes… and these tactics today were a little too familiar. I’ve read a lot about them. Violent repression, censorship… not pillars of democracy.

Andrew Leber

@AndrewMLeber

5 months

I unequivocally condemn @Tulane deploying mounted police against peaceful protestors.

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Rachel Schoner

@rjschoner

2 years

I am so happy and proud to announce that I successfully defended my dissertation yesterday! The last 24 hours have been full of adrenaline, crying, all the emotions, and celebrating with friends and family near & far!

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Rachel Schoner

@rjschoner

2 years

PhDone

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Rachel Schoner

@rjschoner

5 months

This language doesn’t represent the peaceful protests happening on campus. Having mounted police charge at students setting up tents is unacceptable. As a human right scholar, I support the right to peacefully protest and have been observing this evening.

Tulane University

@Tulane

5 months

Please read an email sent this evening to the Tulane community from Kirk Bouyelas, AVP of Public Safety & Community Engagement ⤵️

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Rachel Schoner

@rjschoner

2 years

Excited to bring my first award home from #APSA2022 . I had the best time getting great feedback, catching up with old friends, and meeting new ones! Thanks, Montreal! Until March…

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Rachel Schoner

@rjschoner

10 months

It’s the season for job market announcements. I’m always happy to see good news but also think of those who aren’t there now. I see you. If you’re struggling with these announcements, unsure of your next moves, I’ve been there. Be kind to yourself and take the space you need.

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Rachel Schoner

@rjschoner

5 months

@hakeemjefferson "The University President, her senior staff, and the Board of Trustees will bear responsibility for any injuries that may occur during any police action on our campus."

Joseph A. Howley

@hashtagoras

5 months

Faculty Statement on Imminent Police Action at Columbia University The American Association of University Professors, Columbia University Chapter For immediate release: April 30, 2024, 8:00pm At this hour, the NYPD is massing on barricaded streets outside the gates of Columbia

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@rjschoner

5 months

@shahbano_ijaz @Tulane ♥️♥️

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Rachel Schoner

@rjschoner

2 years

Trying out a new name here since the dissertation has been officially accepted and approved.

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Rachel Schoner

@rjschoner

2 years

I am honored to receive the best Best Graduate Paper Award from @LawCourtsAPSA !

Law and Courts

@LawCourtsAPSA

2 years

The Section has chosen Rachel Schoner as the recipient for this year's Best Graduate Paper Award for, "Confronting a Repressive Regime: Individual Petitions in the Human Rights Committee." Please join us in congratulating Rachel for this achievement!

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Rachel Schoner

@rjschoner

2 years

I just sent my committee the final draft of the dissertation. It's finally happening. This is so surreal.

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Rachel Schoner

@rjschoner

11 months

I'm thrilled my article "Empowering your victims: Why repressive regimes allow individual petitions in international organizations" is published at @The_PEIO ! I find repressive govs allow petitions bc intl demand but there are domestic costs. [brief🧵]

Empowering your victims: Why repressive regimes allow individual petitions in international...

The Review of International Organizations - The growing literature explaining why repressive regimes ratify human rights treaties fails to explain why some regimes take the additional step to...

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Rachel Schoner

@rjschoner

3 years

I love studying human rights. It's important, motivating work. But, it's hard read to read details of abuses day in and day out

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Rachel Schoner

@rjschoner

2 years

Today, as I officially start my year as a postdoc at @NiehausCenter , marks the end of my lifetime as a student. I couldn't be more excited for this transition and my time at @PrincetonSPIA .

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Rachel Schoner

@rjschoner

2 years

It’s happening! Ventured to campus for the first time today (and yes, my life is mostly still in boxes). Excited to start this year at @NiehausCenter !

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Rachel Schoner

@rjschoner

3 years

I just sent an email to committee to schedule defense in May... Guess this is actually happening!

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Rachel Schoner

@rjschoner

11 months

This is my first time teaching on a semester system. It’s week 11, and there’s still class. Nope. No thank you.

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Rachel Schoner

@rjschoner

2 years

I'm on the academic job market this year! Looking forward to presenting my JMP at APSA next week! Definitely reach out if you'd like to meet up & chat

UCSD Political Science

@UCSDPoliSci

2 years

Rachel studies non-state actor access in international institutions. Her job market paper finds that individual participation in international law improves human rights practices. @rjschoner #psjminfo

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Rachel Schoner

@rjschoner

2 years

@JohnHolbein1 I’m a postdoc at @NiehausCenter , new PhD from @UCSanDiego . I study how victims of human rights abuse participate in global politics. When & why they submit complaints to the UN vs repressive gvrnts. And the effect this has on human rights

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Rachel Schoner

@rjschoner

3 years

I’m teaching in person tomorrow for the first time since March 2020. And I have to…pack a lunch? Apparently I did this every day in the before times?

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Rachel Schoner

@rjschoner

2 years

It’s winter y’all. Help.

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Rachel Schoner

@rjschoner

3 years

Productive morning today

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Rachel Schoner

@rjschoner

2 years

Fact: It is impossible to write your dissertation acknowledgments section without crying.

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Rachel Schoner

@rjschoner

2 years

2 weeks and 3,000 miles later, I've completed my coast (San Diego) to coast (Virginia Beach) road trip. This country is so big, beautiful & diverse. Highlights include many national parks, white water rafting on the Colorado river & meeting up w/ many friends & family on the way

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Rachel Schoner

@rjschoner

1 year

As a “I finally got a real job/salary” gift to myself, I bought a peloton! Any recommendations, Twitter folks??

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Rachel Schoner

@rjschoner

3 years

Not too shabby, San Diego #nofilter

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Rachel Schoner

@rjschoner

3 years

I'm excited to present my JMP tomorrow morning to this great group of junior scholars!

Siv Cheruvu

@SivCheruvu

3 years

Our next Junior Law and Politics Research Community Public Law panel will be this Wed October 27 from 12:30-1:30 EDT featuring @rjschoner (PhD Candidate, UCSD) and discussant Rachel Cichowski (Professor, Washington). Abstract below! Sign up to join us:

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Rachel Schoner

@rjschoner

2 years

Benefits of experiencing seasons again: a beautiful New Jersey fall on campus. I’ll try and remember these good times when I bundle up for winter soon.

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Rachel Schoner

@rjschoner

2 years

How is it *already* time for APSA proposals again?

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Rachel Schoner

@rjschoner

10 months

Happy Chanukah, y’all!

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Rachel Schoner

@rjschoner

2 years

Someone please tell me how APSA is in 2 weeks. I don't seem understand this thing we call "time."

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Rachel Schoner

@rjschoner

11 months

Off to St. Louis! ✈️ Excited for my first in person Peace Science Conference!

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Rachel Schoner

@rjschoner

3 years

For those who aren't aware: California prohibits using state funds to travel to TN bc its discriminatory gender & sexuality laws. So, I'm not at @isanet #ISA2022 And I just couldn't do another virtual conference (which seems like a good decision with these tech issues).

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Rachel Schoner

@rjschoner

1 year

Today I spent my 50 minutes of intl law class on the conflict. They just read about humanitarian law, customary principles & Geneva Conventions. There's a lot to unpack & it's emotional and devastating to read/talk about. But, I'm proud of their respectful, thoughtful engagement

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Rachel Schoner

@rjschoner

4 years

Not a single student showed up to my 9 am section for the final week of the quarter. Remote teaching is so emotionally draining and frustrating.

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Rachel Schoner

@rjschoner

1 year

I’m officially a New Orleanian! With the tractor trailer with my worldly belongings blocking my little one way street (sorry new neighbors). Send me all your food recommendations!

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Rachel Schoner

@rjschoner

2 years

I’m going to miss San Diego. It was the best place to spend 7 years of my 20s. But, ready for the adventure back east!

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Rachel Schoner

@rjschoner

3 years

I recently got a rejection after the third time applying for the same fellowship. So, for all y’all fellow grad students applying and grinding and getting rejections- I see you, and it’s a nice big club.

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Rachel Schoner

@rjschoner

2 years

I've already sent my dissertation to my Committee & the defense is less than two weeks away. Doesn't matter, I'm still having graduation stress dreams about Spanish class.

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Rachel Schoner

@rjschoner

2 years

Campus views and vibes

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Rachel Schoner

@rjschoner

4 years

24 hours after Pfizer dose #2 Woke up with fever and body aches Never been so happy to feel so crappy Happy spring break!

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Rachel Schoner

@rjschoner

2 years

Some folks are starting to share good news this season. Just want to make space for those who aren't there now. If you're having a hard time scrolling through these announcements, I see you. I've been there. Take care of yourself first, and take time off this platform if needed.

Rachel Schoner

@rjschoner

2 years

Finally, I acknowledge my privilege and luck. So many things are out of our control as candidates. I was on the market last year and didn’t land a TT job. It’s a long process, which not everyone can afford. It’s brutal. Having friends also on the market kept me sane.

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Rachel Schoner

@rjschoner

9 months

Oh hey, that’s me! 👇🏼 Can’t wait to go up north to UConn soon!

Michael Rubin

@MRubin11

9 months

Join us in Dodd 162 on Thurs, January 25 (12:30-1:45pm) for what will be a fascinating event with @rjschoner ( @tulane ). We'll learn about her research on how victims of human rights abuse engage in UN institutions to pressure repressive govts. Register:

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Rachel Schoner

@rjschoner

2 years

I recommend making cookie dough over the weekend, freezing it, and baking fresh cookies in the middle of the week.

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Rachel Schoner

@rjschoner

8 months

As I quickly read and write emails now, I think back about the unnecessary careful thought (and often anxiety) that went into every little email I sent to advisors in my early days. How times change.

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Rachel Schoner

@rjschoner

2 years

I just booked my fifth trip on Amtrak since moving to NJ last year. Although Amtrak has its many problems, the NE Corridor is the best track in the States. I'll definitely miss it.

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Rachel Schoner

@rjschoner

1 year

I've cancelled my APSA plans. If you're a grad student/non-TT scholar working on similar research & no longer attending, I'm happy to connect & provide feedback.

Rachel Schoner

@rjschoner

1 year

I luckily booked a non-striking hotel, so my plan was to go to LA and not cross picket lines, even if that involved no APSA at all. But now, all signs pointing to cancelling altogether.

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Rachel Schoner

@rjschoner

6 months

No one is free until we are all free. Liberation. I get chills when I see videos of faculty protecting protesting students. A light in the darkness. I support these protestors and their freedoms to peacefully assembly.

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Rachel Schoner

@rjschoner

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Rachel Schoner

@rjschoner

5 months

Tulane faculty letter concerning campus protest

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Rachel Schoner

@rjschoner

2 years

Fresh chocolate chip cookies make a cold, rainy day just a little bit better.

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Rachel Schoner

@rjschoner

3 years

Had a great 2 months on the east coast spending time with friends and family. But, time to head back to San Diego to finish the dissertation!

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Rachel Schoner

@rjschoner

2 years

I got COVID last week, after avoiding it for over 2 years. It felt like I got hit by a bus. Today is day 5, fever is finally gone. Fatigue is slowly getting better. This is no joke. Thankful for vaccines & kiddos can finally get the jabs soon too!

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Rachel Schoner

@rjschoner

2 years

It’s been one month since I’ve moved to NJ. Good day to get back into baking on the east coast. Started off with a family classic- chocolate chip banana bread

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Rachel Schoner

@rjschoner

2 years

Flights and hotel booked for ISA! Ready for Montreal, round 2 🎉

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Rachel Schoner

@rjschoner

2 years

I am very sad to report flip flop season is officially over. For the first time, as a CA to NJ transplant, I can no longer run errands in sandals, toes exposed. This year is a hard year, one with many lifestyle adjustments.

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Rachel Schoner

@rjschoner

2 years

Just sat in my car while someone else pumped my gas. I knew this was a thing, but it's *wild.* Welcome to NJ!

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Rachel Schoner

@rjschoner

1 year

Periodic reminder: Never refer to someone who has defended their dissertation as "Ms." And yes, this includes in recommendation letters. If you're going to use last name formality, use their earned title "Dr."

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Rachel Schoner

@rjschoner

3 years

Preparing for the academic job market this fall by developing my more marketable skills outside of the academy

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Rachel Schoner

@rjschoner

2 years

Happy new year, y’all! 🍎 🍯

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Rachel Schoner

@rjschoner

4 years

Never been more stoked for a needle in my life 💉 In line now with @maricarvalb And shout out to @ClaireAdida for volunteering!! Thank you to all the volunteers who are making this run so seamlessly

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Rachel Schoner

@rjschoner

11 months

I've stolen @hakeemjefferson 's final project prompt for my intl law class: explain a class concept to a lay audience. Reading through proposals now. A student is describing TikTok to me and its trends. LOLing but actually, I need the context.

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Rachel Schoner

@rjschoner

3 years

Latex wants to correct heteroskedasticity to homosexuality...

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Rachel Schoner

@rjschoner

3 years

Took a break between practice job talk and submitting more apps, preparing for my non-academic career. Maple sourdough blueberry muffins #PoliSciBakes

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Rachel Schoner

@rjschoner

3 years

@ProfHansNoel I am a PhD Candidate at UC San Diego researching how political actors mobilize in international law to change behavior of repressive governments. My diss explores how victims of abuse and organizations file individual petitions in the United Nations.

Rachel J. Schoner

I am an Assistant Professor in the Department of Political Science at Tulane University. My research focuses on international organizations and human rights. I study non-state actor access in...

www.rjschoner.com

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Rachel Schoner

@rjschoner

2 years

Finally, I acknowledge my privilege and luck. So many things are out of our control as candidates. I was on the market last year and didn’t land a TT job. It’s a long process, which not everyone can afford. It’s brutal. Having friends also on the market kept me sane.

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Rachel Schoner

@rjschoner

7 months

Since landing this afternoon in Austin, I’ve had tacos and BBQ. Solid, Austin, solid.

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Rachel Schoner

@rjschoner

2 years

Getting adjusted to the new oven

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Rachel Schoner

@rjschoner

1 year

What a week to be teaching international law of armed conflict

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Rachel Schoner

@rjschoner

1 year

Making cookie dough over the weekend, freezing it, and baking up fresh cookies mid week continues to be a great idea.

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@rjschoner

2 years

I had a wonderful long weekend in DC and might have found my favorite spot in the city- the US Botanic Garden. Got some good inspiration for my next apartment…

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Rachel Schoner

@rjschoner

3 years

Stoked to travel to @APSAtweets Montreal this fall! First in-person conference since Feb 2020. Thanks so much to @ginopauselli for organizing a terrific panel on International law, institutions, and human rights. And to @ErikVoeten and @c_hillebrecht for discussing

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Rachel Schoner

@rjschoner

2 years

So happy I got to see @sandiegowavefc game before I graduate & leave. And they won! Best way to spend a Sunday afternoon with friends #NWSL

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Rachel Schoner

@rjschoner

3 years

@caredunton I used the survive or die game from @Victor_Asal to teach realism. It was fun, easy & effective. All you need is some index cads (or something similar)

Simulation and Game Index

A relatively up-to-date index of posts about simulations and games as well as class exercises and activities; some items appear in more than one category: Theory Bargaining model of war; 25 July 2…

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Rachel Schoner

@rjschoner

11 months

Academic Twitter: What's your advice for reviewing the same manuscript for a 2nd journal (after recommending reject the first time)? If core concerns remain, do I copy and paste those concerns? (Editor has confirmed they do want me to review manuscript again)

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Rachel Schoner

@rjschoner

2 years

I am moving to New Jersey in one month. Strong abortion protections. Same offer to anyone. Abortion is a human right. Thank you for the language @DrBritWilliams

Brit Will Made It

@DrBritWilliams

2 years

I live in Vermont now. Vermont does not have any state abortion restrictions. So, come visit me. Don’t text me you’re pregnant. Don’t mention it. Don’t even buy the test in some of these states. Just come on up. And I’ll take you & take care of you. For real.

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2 years

I'm very proud of this floof today for being certified as a Canine Good Citizen and Therapy Dog. This covid pup has come a long way. Such an adorable, sweetheart and goof.

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Rachel Schoner

@rjschoner

2 years

Perfect Saturday night in: baking cookies and watching #NWSL championship match on prime time

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Rachel Schoner

@rjschoner

1 year

Check out our virtual APSA panel "Regional Organizations in the Global South" tomorrow morning 10 am Pacific. DM me for the Zoom link!

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Rachel Schoner

@rjschoner

2 years

On this warm winter day, I finally meandered through the historic Princeton ceremony I bike by every day. Paul @Tulane is buried there. I guess it was a sign that some things are meant to be.

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Rachel Schoner

@rjschoner

2 years

I'm thrilled to participate in this new workshop! And looking forward to presenting my JMP next week

Junior IO Scholars Workshop

@jr_IOscholars

2 years

Join us for our first ever workshop featuring a job talk from @rjschoner next Tuesday, 9/6 at 3pm ET!

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Rachel Schoner

@rjschoner

3 years

I study human rights in part because I grew up learning about the Holocaust from a young age. I also was taught Zionism and unwavering support for Israel. As a Jew, a human rights scholar, and a human, I do not support Israel's actions. I support Palestinians' human rights.

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Rachel Schoner

@rjschoner

1 year

What a semester to be teaching international law for the first time, oy.

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Rachel Schoner

@rjschoner

2 years

Everything is better with a burrito.

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Rachel Schoner

@rjschoner

3 years

I’m lucky and grateful to have good, easy, and affordable healthcare as a grad student. Graduating this spring, so I’m starting my “see every healthcare provider” before I move and have new insurance.

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Rachel Schoner

@rjschoner

2 years

First workshop was a success! It was such a pleasure to (virtually) meet these folks and collect their brilliant comments and questions on my research. Thanks to the @jr_IOscholars organizers and @AudreyComstock7 for discussing!

Junior IO Scholars Workshop

@jr_IOscholars

2 years

What is better way to start your week after a long weekend than listening to @rjschoner 's practice job talk! Today at 3pm EST! Zoom link sent via email.

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Rachel Schoner

@rjschoner

6 months

Shame on my alma meter @EmoryUniversity Shame on all of these repressive, authoritarian responses.

Tehila Sasson

@TehilaSasson

6 months

my colleague Noelle McAfee, political theorist, feminist, and chair of the philosophy department is getting arrested by the Atlanta police for peacefully protesting. shame on @EmoryUniversity

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@rjschoner

3 years

I’ve been boosted! Now to see if the fever, aches, and fatigue of the first two come back strong... #COVID19 #Pfizer

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Rachel Schoner

@rjschoner

5 months

The admin at @Tulane shame on you

Rachel Schoner

@rjschoner

5 months

Sending in mounted police on a peaceful protest is absolutely unacceptable.

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Rachel Schoner

@rjschoner

3 years

Dropped into my office today for the first time. And yes, nothing has changed.

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Rachel Schoner

@rjschoner

1 year

My heart breaks for Palestinians. Humanitarian crisis, genocide, immense preventable suffering. My heart also breaks for Israelis, yearning for hostages’ return. It’s complex, but at the heart are innocent civilians. As Jews, we said Never Again. We have not upheld our promise.

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Rachel Schoner

@rjschoner

2 years

I got a LinkedIn email: "Career path to Professor Emeritus and more" Too soon.

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Rachel Schoner

@rjschoner

2 years

Somehow, miraculously I finished the formatting yesterday. So, I celebrated with some Tijuana tacos and mezcal

Rachel Schoner

@rjschoner

2 years

Today is formatting the dissertation today. My soul is sad. Dog pics welcome :)

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@rjschoner

3 years

I’ve finally decided having my bed visible in my background isn’t suitable for all zooms. So, I have moved all the best plants in my house for a jungle background vibe.

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Rachel Schoner

@rjschoner

3 years

Congrats to the amazing and brilliant @LC_Sanford for defending his dissertation!! 🥳🥳 So proud of you and cannot wait to see what you do next as you head east to @YaleEnvironment this fall

Christina Cottiero

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3 years

Congrats to the new Dr @LC_Sanford 🥳🥳🥳 ...our cohort is all grown up 😭😭😭

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@rjschoner

1 year

I’m in a privileged position, and I’m able to eat the costs of withdrawing from APSA. But not being able to get my conference registration fee back is absolutely ridiculous.

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Rachel Schoner

@rjschoner

3 years

I had my parents save the bones from Thanksgiving turkey. For the second year, I cleaned out old veggies from the fridge and made stock. These five quarts of turkey stock are golden perfection.

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