Ben Chrisinger
@bchrisinger.bsky.social
Assistant Professor in Community Health at Tufts, formerly faculty @ DSPI Oxford. I study place and health, especially food and welfare. #SNAPmatters
https://facultyprofiles.tufts.edu/benjamin-chrisinger
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Ben Chrisinger
@bchrisinger.bsky.social
· Sep 10
Keeping SNAP in Line with Global Evidence on Food Security | NEJM
Proposals to introduce nutrition-based restrictions in SNAP ignore a global movement
away from this kind of welfare program administration and toward systems that can
more effectively improve health.
www.nejm.org
#SNAP is already globally unusual as an antipoverty program. Cash-like, just for non-prepared foods, at approved retailers.
Evidence from cash transfer programs suggests there are easier ways to protect #foodsecurity.
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Evidence from cash transfer programs suggests there are easier ways to protect #foodsecurity.
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Give it a rest, guys. 🙄
‘The invisible man’: Joe Biden has disappeared in almost every way – except in Trump’s daily commentary
The 46th president largely exists as Trump’s foil, with his successor blaming him for the country’s woes
www.theguardian.com
January 24, 2026 at 3:50 PM
Give it a rest, guys. 🙄
“And yet this is where we find ourselves. There has to be an end to this type of cruelty.”
US immigration agents detain two-year-old Minnesota girl: ‘depravity beyond words’
DHS detain a toddler and her father on Thursday and fly them to Texas before returning child on judge’s order
www.theguardian.com
January 24, 2026 at 2:23 AM
“And yet this is where we find ourselves. There has to be an end to this type of cruelty.”
The “$3 per healthy meal” idea is just another way of saying “poor folks are just doing poverty wrong.”
It’s also setting up an argument that SNAP is too generous.
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It’s also setting up an argument that SNAP is too generous.
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Healthy and affordable food is within reach for all Americans
The Trump administration has released the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025-2030, which emphasize eating real food and offer a flexible, affordable and attainable framework for healthy eating,…
thehill.com
January 16, 2026 at 5:01 PM
The “$3 per healthy meal” idea is just another way of saying “poor folks are just doing poverty wrong.”
It’s also setting up an argument that SNAP is too generous.
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It’s also setting up an argument that SNAP is too generous.
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A federal judge has barred USDA from cutting funds to help Minnesota administer its SNAP program.
January 14, 2026 at 11:42 PM
A federal judge has barred USDA from cutting funds to help Minnesota administer its SNAP program.
Reposted by Ben Chrisinger
Grocery. An old-fashioned word. But a beautiful word.
Grocery prices were up 0.7 percent in December, the largest one-month gain since October 2022. They were up 2.4 percent from a year ago.
January 13, 2026 at 1:41 PM
Grocery. An old-fashioned word. But a beautiful word.
SNAP instability means food insecurity. There’s no way around it.
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Trump officials suspend SNAP for thousands In Minnesota: What to know
The USDA said in a letter to Minnesota Governor Tim Walz that it would halt $129 million in department funding.
www.newsweek.com
January 11, 2026 at 2:34 AM
SNAP instability means food insecurity. There’s no way around it.
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In the “things I don’t want my tax dollars paying for” outrage arena I’m really struggling to see how poor folks buying a soda makes the list right now.
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January 8, 2026 at 6:27 PM
In the “things I don’t want my tax dollars paying for” outrage arena I’m really struggling to see how poor folks buying a soda makes the list right now.
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In the “things I don’t want my tax dollars paying for” outrage arena I’m really struggling to see how poor folks buying a soda makes the list right now.
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January 8, 2026 at 6:27 PM
In the “things I don’t want my tax dollars paying for” outrage arena I’m really struggling to see how poor folks buying a soda makes the list right now.
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SNAP restriction goalposts are already moving. Of 9 states with January 2026 implementation dates, 4 (FL, ID, LA, OK) have pushed to February or later.
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www.fns.usda.gov
January 5, 2026 at 3:56 PM
SNAP restriction goalposts are already moving. Of 9 states with January 2026 implementation dates, 4 (FL, ID, LA, OK) have pushed to February or later.
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Reposted by Ben Chrisinger
Update: 6 more states (VA, HI, SC, OK, MO, ND) will now be joining the 12 already approved to implement SNAP restrictions in 2026.
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www.fns.usda.gov
December 17, 2025 at 8:53 PM
Update: 6 more states (VA, HI, SC, OK, MO, ND) will now be joining the 12 already approved to implement SNAP restrictions in 2026.
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Update: 6 more states (VA, HI, SC, OK, MO, ND) will now be joining the 12 already approved to implement SNAP restrictions in 2026.
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www.fns.usda.gov
December 17, 2025 at 8:53 PM
Update: 6 more states (VA, HI, SC, OK, MO, ND) will now be joining the 12 already approved to implement SNAP restrictions in 2026.
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Happy sober holiday season to all who celebrate!
December 10, 2025 at 11:26 PM
Happy sober holiday season to all who celebrate!
Happy sober holiday season to all who celebrate!
December 10, 2025 at 11:26 PM
Happy sober holiday season to all who celebrate!
Reposted by Ben Chrisinger
This is one of the most important documents produced this year.
At a time when many of our professional organizations are punting, @aaup.org has been leading on EdTech, AI, academic freedom & faculty governance.
I'm humbled to be joining the team that authored this report.
At a time when many of our professional organizations are punting, @aaup.org has been leading on EdTech, AI, academic freedom & faculty governance.
I'm humbled to be joining the team that authored this report.
Artificial Intelligence and Academic Professions
Educational technology, or ed-tech, including artificial intelligence (AI), continues to become more integrated into teaching and research in higher education, with minimal oversight. The AAUP’s ad ho...
www.aaup.org
December 10, 2025 at 3:09 PM
This is one of the most important documents produced this year.
At a time when many of our professional organizations are punting, @aaup.org has been leading on EdTech, AI, academic freedom & faculty governance.
I'm humbled to be joining the team that authored this report.
At a time when many of our professional organizations are punting, @aaup.org has been leading on EdTech, AI, academic freedom & faculty governance.
I'm humbled to be joining the team that authored this report.
Recently spoke with TuftsNow about SNAP during the shutdown, and why this worries me about the program’s future:
SNAP Was Always There, Until It Wasn’t
While the SNAP stoppage was brief, a Tufts University expert on food assistance says it raises questions about the future of America’s anti-hunger safety net.
now.tufts.edu
December 10, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Recently spoke with TuftsNow about SNAP during the shutdown, and why this worries me about the program’s future:
Withholding SNAP administrative funds is a serious matter for states.
It sets up a dynamic where fed govt delivers benefits but state systems struggle to get them to participants.
During Nov SNAP fiasco many states spent their own funds to help participants. But that can’t be the norm. 🥗
It sets up a dynamic where fed govt delivers benefits but state systems struggle to get them to participants.
During Nov SNAP fiasco many states spent their own funds to help participants. But that can’t be the norm. 🥗
Trump to halt some food aid support for Democratic-led states over data fight
The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump will halt federal payments that help administer the food stamp program to Democratic-led states next week if they do not turn over aid recipient data,...
www.reuters.com
December 10, 2025 at 12:48 PM
Withholding SNAP administrative funds is a serious matter for states.
It sets up a dynamic where fed govt delivers benefits but state systems struggle to get them to participants.
During Nov SNAP fiasco many states spent their own funds to help participants. But that can’t be the norm. 🥗
It sets up a dynamic where fed govt delivers benefits but state systems struggle to get them to participants.
During Nov SNAP fiasco many states spent their own funds to help participants. But that can’t be the norm. 🥗
Real question: do cities get paid by Waymo to operate “self-driving” cars on their streets?
Do they have the authority to say no (imagine there might be some state variability)?
Do they have the authority to say no (imagine there might be some state variability)?
December 9, 2025 at 1:32 PM
Real question: do cities get paid by Waymo to operate “self-driving” cars on their streets?
Do they have the authority to say no (imagine there might be some state variability)?
Do they have the authority to say no (imagine there might be some state variability)?
Reposted by Ben Chrisinger
Come work with me on this incredible project and dataset! We’re interested in candidates from a wide range of fields. See the post for additional info.
Please share with your networks!
#academicsky #phdsky
Please share with your networks!
#academicsky #phdsky
The Center for the Humanities at Tufts University, in partnership with the American Medical Directories Project, invites applications for a 12-month postdoctoral fellowship beginning September 1, 2026. Learn more: humanities.tufts.edu/postdoctoral...
November 25, 2025 at 1:09 AM
Come work with me on this incredible project and dataset! We’re interested in candidates from a wide range of fields. See the post for additional info.
Please share with your networks!
#academicsky #phdsky
Please share with your networks!
#academicsky #phdsky
Before we make another AI startup can we first make a duvet cover that can go in the dryer with sheets. Thx
December 4, 2025 at 8:23 PM
Before we make another AI startup can we first make a duvet cover that can go in the dryer with sheets. Thx
Next month, 9 states will add additional food restrictions to SNAP (with 3 more later in 2026). Will be important to watch how these get implemented and evaluated.
#HAScholar 🥗 🛟
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Characteristics of State Waivers to Establish Nutritional Restrictions in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
AbstractIntroduction. States have previously requested permission from the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) to implement food item restrictions within t
academic.oup.com
December 1, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Next month, 9 states will add additional food restrictions to SNAP (with 3 more later in 2026). Will be important to watch how these get implemented and evaluated.
#HAScholar 🥗 🛟
#HAScholar 🥗 🛟
Reposted by Ben Chrisinger
Excited to share a new paper out in HRJ where we explore the concept of ‘atmosphere’ within SCS spaces and how it influences service engagement.
A huge thanks to my co-authors @bchrisinger.bsky.social, @gwshorter.bsky.social and @dkhumphreys.bsky.social for their support and guidance on this work.
A huge thanks to my co-authors @bchrisinger.bsky.social, @gwshorter.bsky.social and @dkhumphreys.bsky.social for their support and guidance on this work.
November 30, 2025 at 7:35 PM
Excited to share a new paper out in HRJ where we explore the concept of ‘atmosphere’ within SCS spaces and how it influences service engagement.
A huge thanks to my co-authors @bchrisinger.bsky.social, @gwshorter.bsky.social and @dkhumphreys.bsky.social for their support and guidance on this work.
A huge thanks to my co-authors @bchrisinger.bsky.social, @gwshorter.bsky.social and @dkhumphreys.bsky.social for their support and guidance on this work.
Come work with me on this incredible project and dataset! We’re interested in candidates from a wide range of fields. See the post for additional info.
Please share with your networks!
#academicsky #phdsky
Please share with your networks!
#academicsky #phdsky
The Center for the Humanities at Tufts University, in partnership with the American Medical Directories Project, invites applications for a 12-month postdoctoral fellowship beginning September 1, 2026. Learn more: humanities.tufts.edu/postdoctoral...
November 25, 2025 at 1:09 AM
Come work with me on this incredible project and dataset! We’re interested in candidates from a wide range of fields. See the post for additional info.
Please share with your networks!
#academicsky #phdsky
Please share with your networks!
#academicsky #phdsky
Reposted by Ben Chrisinger
ICYMI Dept of Education will no longer considers these professional degrees:
Nursing
Public health
Social work
Physician assistant
Occupational therapy
Physical therapy
Audiology
Speech-language pathology
Social work
Counseling & therapy
Health Admin
A smaller health workforce makes us all sicker
Nursing
Public health
Social work
Physician assistant
Occupational therapy
Physical therapy
Audiology
Speech-language pathology
Social work
Counseling & therapy
Health Admin
A smaller health workforce makes us all sicker
November 21, 2025 at 11:14 PM
ICYMI Dept of Education will no longer considers these professional degrees:
Nursing
Public health
Social work
Physician assistant
Occupational therapy
Physical therapy
Audiology
Speech-language pathology
Social work
Counseling & therapy
Health Admin
A smaller health workforce makes us all sicker
Nursing
Public health
Social work
Physician assistant
Occupational therapy
Physical therapy
Audiology
Speech-language pathology
Social work
Counseling & therapy
Health Admin
A smaller health workforce makes us all sicker
Reposted by Ben Chrisinger
Twelve states will be adding new food restrictions to SNAP next year. I unpack these policies in some new research in Health Affairs Scholar (open access).
tl;dr - wide range in food definitions, justifications for restriction, and plans to evaluate.
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tl;dr - wide range in food definitions, justifications for restriction, and plans to evaluate.
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Characteristics of State Waivers to Establish Nutritional Restrictions in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
AbstractIntroduction. States have previously requested permission from the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) to implement food item restrictions within t
doi.org
November 20, 2025 at 7:54 PM
Twelve states will be adding new food restrictions to SNAP next year. I unpack these policies in some new research in Health Affairs Scholar (open access).
tl;dr - wide range in food definitions, justifications for restriction, and plans to evaluate.
🥗 🛟 📊🩺
tl;dr - wide range in food definitions, justifications for restriction, and plans to evaluate.
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