Caroline Robbins
@crobbins137.bsky.social
She/Her/Hers | Consideration and Reconsideration
PhD Student in Political Science at FSU ❤️💛
Researching diplomacy, great power politics, and framing mechanisms with some oligarchy as a treat
Running on tea fumes and imposter syndrome :)
PhD Student in Political Science at FSU ❤️💛
Researching diplomacy, great power politics, and framing mechanisms with some oligarchy as a treat
Running on tea fumes and imposter syndrome :)
Reposted by Caroline Robbins
NEW -
Dynamic Democratic Backsliding - https://cup.org/3X48Yzq
"I formulate and test predictions about how different sequences of backsliding shape accountability."
- Eddy S. F. Yeung
#OpenAccess
Dynamic Democratic Backsliding - https://cup.org/3X48Yzq
"I formulate and test predictions about how different sequences of backsliding shape accountability."
- Eddy S. F. Yeung
#OpenAccess
November 19, 2025 at 9:30 AM
NEW -
Dynamic Democratic Backsliding - https://cup.org/3X48Yzq
"I formulate and test predictions about how different sequences of backsliding shape accountability."
- Eddy S. F. Yeung
#OpenAccess
Dynamic Democratic Backsliding - https://cup.org/3X48Yzq
"I formulate and test predictions about how different sequences of backsliding shape accountability."
- Eddy S. F. Yeung
#OpenAccess
Listening to the Marching Chiefs play “Test Drive” in the rain has astronomically improved my mental health in the span of .2 seconds. This is how we achieve world peace.
October 29, 2025 at 8:20 PM
Listening to the Marching Chiefs play “Test Drive” in the rain has astronomically improved my mental health in the span of .2 seconds. This is how we achieve world peace.
It’s nearing the end of OCD Awareness Week, so it is more important than ever to say:
If you struggle with OCD, you are not alone. It’s not a joke. Some days are extremely hard. Just know there are always people ready and willing to support you however they can. And it’s okay to ask them for help.
If you struggle with OCD, you are not alone. It’s not a joke. Some days are extremely hard. Just know there are always people ready and willing to support you however they can. And it’s okay to ask them for help.
October 17, 2025 at 10:06 PM
It’s nearing the end of OCD Awareness Week, so it is more important than ever to say:
If you struggle with OCD, you are not alone. It’s not a joke. Some days are extremely hard. Just know there are always people ready and willing to support you however they can. And it’s okay to ask them for help.
If you struggle with OCD, you are not alone. It’s not a joke. Some days are extremely hard. Just know there are always people ready and willing to support you however they can. And it’s okay to ask them for help.
Started data collection on my first survey experiment of the academic year this morning!! 🎉
September 25, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Started data collection on my first survey experiment of the academic year this morning!! 🎉
1/3 of the summer reading list!
May 11, 2025 at 7:00 PM
1/3 of the summer reading list!
Officially finished my first year of coursework in a Ph.D. program (and did incredibly well, if I do say so myself).
So grateful for everyone who helped me along the way, so excited to see what the next year will bring!
Now onto summer research (let the literature reviews begin).
So grateful for everyone who helped me along the way, so excited to see what the next year will bring!
Now onto summer research (let the literature reviews begin).
May 7, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Officially finished my first year of coursework in a Ph.D. program (and did incredibly well, if I do say so myself).
So grateful for everyone who helped me along the way, so excited to see what the next year will bring!
Now onto summer research (let the literature reviews begin).
So grateful for everyone who helped me along the way, so excited to see what the next year will bring!
Now onto summer research (let the literature reviews begin).
Reposted by Caroline Robbins
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Winning Votes and Changing Minds: Do Populist Arguments Affect Candidate Evaluations and Issue Preferences? - cup.org/4jGIsVP
- @markuskollberg.bsky.social, @benlauderdale.bsky.social &
@chriswratil.bsky.social
#OpenAccess
Winning Votes and Changing Minds: Do Populist Arguments Affect Candidate Evaluations and Issue Preferences? - cup.org/4jGIsVP
- @markuskollberg.bsky.social, @benlauderdale.bsky.social &
@chriswratil.bsky.social
#OpenAccess
April 22, 2025 at 1:08 PM
NEW -
Winning Votes and Changing Minds: Do Populist Arguments Affect Candidate Evaluations and Issue Preferences? - cup.org/4jGIsVP
- @markuskollberg.bsky.social, @benlauderdale.bsky.social &
@chriswratil.bsky.social
#OpenAccess
Winning Votes and Changing Minds: Do Populist Arguments Affect Candidate Evaluations and Issue Preferences? - cup.org/4jGIsVP
- @markuskollberg.bsky.social, @benlauderdale.bsky.social &
@chriswratil.bsky.social
#OpenAccess
Walked the memorials again this afternoon.
“‘Thoughts and Prayers’ Change Nothing. We want gun reform and mental health advocacy NOW.”
“‘Thoughts and Prayers’ Change Nothing. We want gun reform and mental health advocacy NOW.”
April 19, 2025 at 7:26 PM
Walked the memorials again this afternoon.
“‘Thoughts and Prayers’ Change Nothing. We want gun reform and mental health advocacy NOW.”
“‘Thoughts and Prayers’ Change Nothing. We want gun reform and mental health advocacy NOW.”
The streets of heaven are once again far too crowded with angels tonight.
May those who passed find peace, those who continue to suffer find comfort, and their families, both those they were born to and those whose lives they have touched, receive support.
And may justice be served accordingly.
May those who passed find peace, those who continue to suffer find comfort, and their families, both those they were born to and those whose lives they have touched, receive support.
And may justice be served accordingly.
April 17, 2025 at 9:17 PM
The streets of heaven are once again far too crowded with angels tonight.
May those who passed find peace, those who continue to suffer find comfort, and their families, both those they were born to and those whose lives they have touched, receive support.
And may justice be served accordingly.
May those who passed find peace, those who continue to suffer find comfort, and their families, both those they were born to and those whose lives they have touched, receive support.
And may justice be served accordingly.
As my time at #MPSA2025 nears its end, I’m so grateful to everyone at the conference for a wonderful experience! There is incredible research in the works here, and I’m so excited to see our field continue to grow.
Many thanks to our lovely hosts in the Windy City, and safe travels to everyone!
Many thanks to our lovely hosts in the Windy City, and safe travels to everyone!
April 5, 2025 at 4:39 PM
As my time at #MPSA2025 nears its end, I’m so grateful to everyone at the conference for a wonderful experience! There is incredible research in the works here, and I’m so excited to see our field continue to grow.
Many thanks to our lovely hosts in the Windy City, and safe travels to everyone!
Many thanks to our lovely hosts in the Windy City, and safe travels to everyone!
Reposted by Caroline Robbins
APSA Statement on the Rights of International Scholars
The American Political Science Association (APSA) is deeply disturbed by recent violations of the basic rights of international scholars in the United States. Over the past few weeks, there have been several reported instances of international…
The American Political Science Association (APSA) is deeply disturbed by recent violations of the basic rights of international scholars in the United States. Over the past few weeks, there have been several reported instances of international…
APSA Statement on the Rights of International Scholars
The American Political Science Association (APSA) is deeply disturbed by recent violations of the basic rights of international scholars in the United States. Over the past few weeks, there have been several reported instances of international students and scholars, legally residing and studying in the U.S., having their legal status threatened or rescinded by U.S. immigration officials. Students have been targeted through the revocation of green cards and visas, arrests, and in some cases, deportation.
politicalsciencenow.com
April 2, 2025 at 5:01 PM
APSA Statement on the Rights of International Scholars
The American Political Science Association (APSA) is deeply disturbed by recent violations of the basic rights of international scholars in the United States. Over the past few weeks, there have been several reported instances of international…
The American Political Science Association (APSA) is deeply disturbed by recent violations of the basic rights of international scholars in the United States. Over the past few weeks, there have been several reported instances of international…
Polishing up MPSA work - many thanks to my colleagues who gave us fantastic advice and critique over these last few weeks!
(And I’m absolutely keeping the SignalGate joke in the presentation - I got a singular huff of amusement during the practice presentation and that’s all the validation I need)
(And I’m absolutely keeping the SignalGate joke in the presentation - I got a singular huff of amusement during the practice presentation and that’s all the validation I need)
March 28, 2025 at 9:58 PM
Polishing up MPSA work - many thanks to my colleagues who gave us fantastic advice and critique over these last few weeks!
(And I’m absolutely keeping the SignalGate joke in the presentation - I got a singular huff of amusement during the practice presentation and that’s all the validation I need)
(And I’m absolutely keeping the SignalGate joke in the presentation - I got a singular huff of amusement during the practice presentation and that’s all the validation I need)
Trying to take a break before the absolute insanity that these next five weeks will be, only to be reminded that my home city is deeply, *deeply* unserious.
March 13, 2025 at 12:11 AM
Trying to take a break before the absolute insanity that these next five weeks will be, only to be reminded that my home city is deeply, *deeply* unserious.
The resurgence of absolutely incredible, powerful political cartoons is making me itch to get back to doing my own…
I am ye lowly grad student so posting them is probably not an option if I ever want a job, but the sketchbook is Right There… 👀✏️
I am ye lowly grad student so posting them is probably not an option if I ever want a job, but the sketchbook is Right There… 👀✏️
February 16, 2025 at 12:19 AM
The resurgence of absolutely incredible, powerful political cartoons is making me itch to get back to doing my own…
I am ye lowly grad student so posting them is probably not an option if I ever want a job, but the sketchbook is Right There… 👀✏️
I am ye lowly grad student so posting them is probably not an option if I ever want a job, but the sketchbook is Right There… 👀✏️
February 12, 2025 at 7:53 PM
Working through the logistics of the Graham and Svolik (2020) model on voters’ acceptance of undemocratic behavior if it serves their personal policy preferences, and I had to doodle a reminder of why I do this because it’s getting a little too real out here.
February 8, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Working through the logistics of the Graham and Svolik (2020) model on voters’ acceptance of undemocratic behavior if it serves their personal policy preferences, and I had to doodle a reminder of why I do this because it’s getting a little too real out here.
Sent messages to my representatives, both at the university and in government.
Usually I don’t share my opinions publicly, but this is the hill I will gladly die on:
Fascism and repression have no place in this world.
And change only starts when we stop doomscrolling and start doing something.
Usually I don’t share my opinions publicly, but this is the hill I will gladly die on:
Fascism and repression have no place in this world.
And change only starts when we stop doomscrolling and start doing something.
January 28, 2025 at 11:13 PM
Sent messages to my representatives, both at the university and in government.
Usually I don’t share my opinions publicly, but this is the hill I will gladly die on:
Fascism and repression have no place in this world.
And change only starts when we stop doomscrolling and start doing something.
Usually I don’t share my opinions publicly, but this is the hill I will gladly die on:
Fascism and repression have no place in this world.
And change only starts when we stop doomscrolling and start doing something.
Objectively, my first-ever snowman is probably more of a snowpile.
Subjectively, he’s perfect and I accept no constructive criticism.
Subjectively, he’s perfect and I accept no constructive criticism.
January 22, 2025 at 2:47 PM
Objectively, my first-ever snowman is probably more of a snowpile.
Subjectively, he’s perfect and I accept no constructive criticism.
Subjectively, he’s perfect and I accept no constructive criticism.
Finished my last final for my first semester of Ph.D. It still doesn’t feel real to be here, but I’m incredibly grateful to have such a supportive program that truly challenges its scholars.
I still find it moderately concerning that I find math fun now, but a little insanity is never a bad thing 🤣
I still find it moderately concerning that I find math fun now, but a little insanity is never a bad thing 🤣
December 16, 2024 at 8:24 PM
Finished my last final for my first semester of Ph.D. It still doesn’t feel real to be here, but I’m incredibly grateful to have such a supportive program that truly challenges its scholars.
I still find it moderately concerning that I find math fun now, but a little insanity is never a bad thing 🤣
I still find it moderately concerning that I find math fun now, but a little insanity is never a bad thing 🤣
Coauthored paper proposal accepted at MPSA this year! 🎉
Looking forward to an amazing conference. Will also be my first time in Chicago, so this should be fun!
Looking forward to an amazing conference. Will also be my first time in Chicago, so this should be fun!
November 14, 2024 at 5:04 PM
Coauthored paper proposal accepted at MPSA this year! 🎉
Looking forward to an amazing conference. Will also be my first time in Chicago, so this should be fun!
Looking forward to an amazing conference. Will also be my first time in Chicago, so this should be fun!
“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world.” - President Bartlet, The West Wing
First time voting in the presidential election! Always make your voice heard. :)
First time voting in the presidential election! Always make your voice heard. :)
October 26, 2024 at 1:23 PM
“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world.” - President Bartlet, The West Wing
First time voting in the presidential election! Always make your voice heard. :)
First time voting in the presidential election! Always make your voice heard. :)
My neighbor’s house this morning (it has been vacant for a while since she passed). Lots of things to be grateful for this morning, lots of reasons to respect the power of storms.
Hoping for a swift and productive cleanup and a standing reminder not to travel until roads are cleared and safe!
Hoping for a swift and productive cleanup and a standing reminder not to travel until roads are cleared and safe!
September 27, 2024 at 12:04 PM
My neighbor’s house this morning (it has been vacant for a while since she passed). Lots of things to be grateful for this morning, lots of reasons to respect the power of storms.
Hoping for a swift and productive cleanup and a standing reminder not to travel until roads are cleared and safe!
Hoping for a swift and productive cleanup and a standing reminder not to travel until roads are cleared and safe!
Power’s out for the evening :)
Everyone stay safe, follow directions and procedures from local officials, and don’t panic. Hopefully will start seeing rescue and repair efforts beginning in the early AMs.
For now, welcome to Florida, Hurricane Helene.
Everyone stay safe, follow directions and procedures from local officials, and don’t panic. Hopefully will start seeing rescue and repair efforts beginning in the early AMs.
For now, welcome to Florida, Hurricane Helene.
September 27, 2024 at 1:20 AM
Power’s out for the evening :)
Everyone stay safe, follow directions and procedures from local officials, and don’t panic. Hopefully will start seeing rescue and repair efforts beginning in the early AMs.
For now, welcome to Florida, Hurricane Helene.
Everyone stay safe, follow directions and procedures from local officials, and don’t panic. Hopefully will start seeing rescue and repair efforts beginning in the early AMs.
For now, welcome to Florida, Hurricane Helene.
Attending a live screening of the debate at FSU’s Student Life Center and incredibly excited to see the massive turnout!
Love seeing political engagement in action, especially among students.
Now - the main event.
Love seeing political engagement in action, especially among students.
Now - the main event.
September 11, 2024 at 12:39 AM
Attending a live screening of the debate at FSU’s Student Life Center and incredibly excited to see the massive turnout!
Love seeing political engagement in action, especially among students.
Now - the main event.
Love seeing political engagement in action, especially among students.
Now - the main event.
Completed my first official week of coursework as a Ph.D. student at the incredible FSU Department of Political Science!
So unbelievably excited to see where this year goes. Could not have asked for a better cohort or faculty as well - they are simply the best. :)
#PhD #FSU #polisci
So unbelievably excited to see where this year goes. Could not have asked for a better cohort or faculty as well - they are simply the best. :)
#PhD #FSU #polisci
August 31, 2024 at 12:15 AM