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Rachel Schoner

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Assistant professor of political science @ Tulane | Interested in intl orgs & law, human rights, soccer & dogs (she/her) | Website: rjschoner.com

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Rachel Schoner @rjschoner.bsky.social · Jun 12

As political scientists, we really want to know when, where, and why people mobilize against repressive governments.

Happy to share my latest article is out that helps us understand this in a specific context: intl legal petitions in the UN. How do courageous individuals overcome barriers?

Individual Mobilization by Victims of Human Rights Abuse: Who Files Petitions in the United Nations?

Abstract. Who files petitions against repressive regimes in the United Nations? Victims of human rights abuse face high personal costs of participation, in

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Bookshop.org @bookshop.org · 1d

$41 million: The amount of money we’ve raised for indie bookstores since 2020.

$0: The amount of money Amazon has raised for indie bookstores since 1994.

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Rachel Schoner @rjschoner.bsky.social · 1d

The summer of desk rejects has been avenged!
After 3 desk rejects, conditional accept! 💃
Lots of firsts with this paper, including first time bypassing the R&R stage

Rachel Schoner @rjschoner.bsky.social · Jul 2

Make this 5 in a row! 5/5 desk rejects 💃

Rachel Schoner @rjschoner.bsky.social · Jul 1

In three weeks, I've gotten 4 desk rejects. Across 2 papers.
I never had a desk reject before...

Not sure if this means I'm doing something very wrong or very right? Or both?

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Merriam-Webster @merriam-webster.com · 7d

We are thrilled to announce that our NEW Large Language Model will be released on 11.18.25.

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Rachel Schoner @rjschoner.bsky.social · 8d

In international law, students presenting about naming and shaming:
"Well, it's a bit challenging now that Trump has told the world that their countries are `going to hell.'"

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Dr Melanie O'Brien @drmelob.bsky.social · 14d

Very disappointing in a time when states should be showing more support for rule of law mechanisms, not less. But, of course, when states are committing crimes against their their own people, they don't want to be held accountable. #ICC #intLaw www.lemonde.fr/en/internati...

Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger withdraw from International Criminal Court

The West African countries are facing deadly violence from jihadist groups, but their armies are also accused of crimes against civilians. The ICC's mission is to prosecute the perpetrators of the mos...

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Rachel Schoner @rjschoner.bsky.social · 15d

Shanah tovah, y’all 🍎 🍯

Round braided challah (bread) with sesame seeds

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Anjali Dayal @anjalikdayal.bsky.social · 15d

"let us all work together to build a bright beautiful planet," and "god bless the nations of the world" says local man who has just spent one hour doing exactly the opposite

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Rachel Schoner @rjschoner.bsky.social · 15d

Literally LOLed at DJT saying that Christianity is the most persecuted religion on the planet right now.
After going on about his steadfast belief in freedoms of speech, expression, and press.

Rachel Schoner @rjschoner.bsky.social · 15d

DJT is just speaking from the heart... riffing on his current thoughts on anything that comes to mind.

Anjali Dayal @anjalikdayal.bsky.social · 15d

this man has been speaking for 45 minutes

Rachel Schoner @rjschoner.bsky.social · 15d

And just when I think it can't get worse... it can and it does.

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Rachel Schoner @rjschoner.bsky.social · 15d

Absolutely unhinged.
And just keeps going. Please let it stop.

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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 15d

Trump to the UN: "I'm really good at this stuff. Your countries are going to hell."

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Rachel Schoner @rjschoner.bsky.social · 15d

Of course, DJT goes well over the 15 allotted minutes at the UNGA.

Rachel Schoner @rjschoner.bsky.social · 15d

An embarrassment.
Following Lula, a leader actually speaking with facts, truth, and consistent values of democracy and justice...

Rachel Schoner @rjschoner.bsky.social · 15d

DJT using the UNGA speech to push for a Nobel Peace Prize...
After complaining the only two things he's gotten from the United Nations are "a bad escalator and a bad teleprompter."

Rachel Schoner @rjschoner.bsky.social · 15d

And now he's complaining about an escalator at the UN...
"The two things I got from the United Nations: a bad escalator and a bad teleprompter."

Rachel Schoner @rjschoner.bsky.social · 15d

I didn't realize that there's (yet another) rapture today?!
Catching up...

Rachel Schoner @rjschoner.bsky.social · 15d

But... he is going to kill the teleprompter person??

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Rachel Schoner @rjschoner.bsky.social · 15d

Starting with a threat to the teleprompter guy...

Rachel Schoner @rjschoner.bsky.social · 15d

Spending Rosh Hashanah morning listening to the UN General Assembly speeches...
Bc the push for human rights and justice never stops. As all speakers thus far have said, we're at a crossroads. Which path we choose now is vital.

Rachel Schoner @rjschoner.bsky.social · 16d

Good luck!! 🤞

Rachel Schoner @rjschoner.bsky.social · 19d

Good luck!!

Rachel Schoner @rjschoner.bsky.social · 19d

I'm right there with you! My book workshop is next month.

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Rachel Schoner @rjschoner.bsky.social · 19d

🚨 Last day to apply to SoWEPS-9 at Tulane on November 7th!

Funding available for grad students!
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Hakeem Jefferson @hakeemjefferson.bsky.social · 20d

It was never about free speech.

It was always about protecting whiteness and its discursive power. If it were about speech, they wouldn’t ban the 1619 Project, books, and history itself, or punish those who remind us of the bigotry Charlie Kirk proudly espoused.

Some of us been tryna tell y’all.

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