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Enter CSSH’s Faculty Book Giveaway for the chance to win a free copy of Professor @cjbossoboston.bsky.social’s book “Why SNAP Works: A Political History–and Defense–of the Food Stamp Program”! Giveaway closes 11/14. Find more details on our Instagram: www.instagram.com/p/DQm3s-Sj5qI/
#NUCSSH Prof Carla Kaplan has a new book on Jessica Mitford coming out soon! Mitford lived a whirlwind life, from running away from home as a teen to fighting fascism in Spain to writing an exposé on the funeral industry, you won't want to miss out on her fascinating story. @nuglobalnews.bsky.social
Who was Jessica Mitford? New book seeks to unlock <br>her life
The Mitford Sisters are having a moment, but Northeastern professor is finally shining a light on the tour de force that was Jessica Mitford.
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November 10, 2025 at 5:51 PM
#NUCSSH Prof Carla Kaplan has a new book on Jessica Mitford coming out soon! Mitford lived a whirlwind life, from running away from home as a teen to fighting fascism in Spain to writing an exposé on the funeral industry, you won't want to miss out on her fascinating story. @nuglobalnews.bsky.social
Enter CSSH’s Faculty Book Giveaway for the chance to win a free copy of Professor @cjbossoboston.bsky.social’s book “Why SNAP Works: A Political History–and Defense–of the Food Stamp Program”! Giveaway closes 11/14. Find more details on our Instagram: www.instagram.com/p/DQm3s-Sj5qI/
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November 6, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Enter CSSH’s Faculty Book Giveaway for the chance to win a free copy of Professor @cjbossoboston.bsky.social’s book “Why SNAP Works: A Political History–and Defense–of the Food Stamp Program”! Giveaway closes 11/14. Find more details on our Instagram: www.instagram.com/p/DQm3s-Sj5qI/
1 in 8 Americans rely on SNAP benefits, but the government shutdown has them unsure of how they’ll buy their groceries. #NUCSSH Professor Christopher Bosso says the program isn’t just for the elderly or disabled, but also for people who have jobs, but are not making enough money.
The shutdown leaves one in eight Americans unsure how they'll buy food
A halt in SNAP payments has millions worried about their next meal, raising new questions about how a program born in the Great Depression still defines America's fight against hunger.
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November 4, 2025 at 6:20 PM
1 in 8 Americans rely on SNAP benefits, but the government shutdown has them unsure of how they’ll buy their groceries. #NUCSSH Professor Christopher Bosso says the program isn’t just for the elderly or disabled, but also for people who have jobs, but are not making enough money.
Could Trump serve a third term? Though the president repeatedly flirts with the idea of continuing his role through 2028, @professorcostas.bsky.social says that he “wouldn't put much stock in what he has said on the matter to date,” and that his supporters are unlikely to follow him a third time.
How Donald Trump could serve a third term in 2028: Four possible options
The 22nd Amendment says that “no person shall be elected to the office of the President more than twice.”
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October 29, 2025 at 6:56 PM
Could Trump serve a third term? Though the president repeatedly flirts with the idea of continuing his role through 2028, @professorcostas.bsky.social says that he “wouldn't put much stock in what he has said on the matter to date,” and that his supporters are unlikely to follow him a third time.
Voter turnout for municipal elections in #Worchester has reached a low of 17%. @professorcostas.bsky.social emphasizes the challenges to voting, saying “often people are working two jobs…that prevent them from going to the polls on Election Day.” Read more from @wgbh.org
Lots of people in Worcester don’t vote. Some groups are trying to change that.
Residents say they don’t expect their votes to prompt real change. Others say they don’t have enough information to cast a ballot.
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October 27, 2025 at 5:39 PM
Voter turnout for municipal elections in #Worchester has reached a low of 17%. @professorcostas.bsky.social emphasizes the challenges to voting, saying “often people are working two jobs…that prevent them from going to the polls on Election Day.” Read more from @wgbh.org
16 @northeasternu.bsky.social students captured moments from their #DialogueOfCivilizations in Spain for the online magazine Exploring España! The cohort shares their surfing adventure, the food they’ve tried (lamb brain), and more exciting moments from the educational trip.
Northeastern students capture Spanish culture with storytelling
Sixteen students spent a month in Spain learning video storytelling, exploring Spanish culture, and bringing back compelling stories
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October 23, 2025 at 5:09 PM
16 @northeasternu.bsky.social students captured moments from their #DialogueOfCivilizations in Spain for the online magazine Exploring España! The cohort shares their surfing adventure, the food they’ve tried (lamb brain), and more exciting moments from the educational trip.
#CurtisSliwa, the Republican running in NY’s mayoral election, refuses to step down despite the inevitability of his failure in the race. @professorcostas.bsky.social says Sliwa aims for "a shake-up” that positions him as the power broker, potentially landing himself a future City Hall job.
New York's Red-beret Republican Eyes Power-broker Role In Mayoral Race
Curtis Sliwa, the Republican running to be New York mayor, has no chance of winning in the avowedly Democrat megacity. But he is refusing to step aside despite fierce pressure to do so and make it a t...
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October 17, 2025 at 6:23 PM
#CurtisSliwa, the Republican running in NY’s mayoral election, refuses to step down despite the inevitability of his failure in the race. @professorcostas.bsky.social says Sliwa aims for "a shake-up” that positions him as the power broker, potentially landing himself a future City Hall job.
Rep. Seth Moulton plans on challenging Sen. Ed Markey in the 2026 Senate Primary in Mass. @professorcostas.bsky.social says that Markey’s age may push voters to think of new leadership, like the younger Moulton, adding that he “wouldn’t be surprised” if Markey steps aside.
Seth Moulton's chances of beating Ed Markey in Massachusetts Senate primary
Moulton announced he is challenging the longtime legislator for the Democratic Senate nomination on Wednesday.
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October 16, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Rep. Seth Moulton plans on challenging Sen. Ed Markey in the 2026 Senate Primary in Mass. @professorcostas.bsky.social says that Markey’s age may push voters to think of new leadership, like the younger Moulton, adding that he “wouldn’t be surprised” if Markey steps aside.
According to a recent survey, a majority of Americans view higher education as important to the nation and oppose federal funding cuts. #NUCSSH Prof. of Political Science @davidlazer.bsky.social marks this as “good news,” though the respondents held concerns over campus climate and liberal bias.
Americans united on protecting science research in higher ed, worry about liberal bias and antisemitism, national survey reveals
The Higher Education Public Opinion survey is the latest effort to examine attitudes and behaviors in the United States.
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October 15, 2025 at 6:58 PM
According to a recent survey, a majority of Americans view higher education as important to the nation and oppose federal funding cuts. #NUCSSH Prof. of Political Science @davidlazer.bsky.social marks this as “good news,” though the respondents held concerns over campus climate and liberal bias.
Professor @davidlazer.bsky.social conducted a study on the spread of conspiracy theories after the 2024 attempted assasination on President Trump. In a story for @nuglobalnews.bsky.social, Prof. Lazer says the study reveals mistrust in institutions on both sides of the political spectrum.
More people believe in conspiracy theories than you might think, new research reveals
The results of a survey after the assassination attempt against Donald Trump show how conspiracy theories spread and lead to believers.
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October 14, 2025 at 6:07 PM
Professor @davidlazer.bsky.social conducted a study on the spread of conspiracy theories after the 2024 attempted assasination on President Trump. In a story for @nuglobalnews.bsky.social, Prof. Lazer says the study reveals mistrust in institutions on both sides of the political spectrum.
#NUCSSH Econ Professor Robert Triest explains why gold is reaching record investment prices. “Gold is a classic safe-haven asset,” he says, adding that economic uncertainty can lead to the gold run-up. With shifting tariff rates, gold–which isn’t tied to currency–is more attractive to buyers.
Gold hits new heights. An expert explains what is pushing up the price
The price of gold has risen about 50% this year and Goldman Sachs raised its December 2026 price forecast for gold per ounce.
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October 10, 2025 at 4:48 PM
#NUCSSH Econ Professor Robert Triest explains why gold is reaching record investment prices. “Gold is a classic safe-haven asset,” he says, adding that economic uncertainty can lead to the gold run-up. With shifting tariff rates, gold–which isn’t tied to currency–is more attractive to buyers.
Trump’s administration is bypassing the notice-and-comment process, used for creating and repealing regulations. #NUCSSH Professor of Law and Public Policy Sharmila Murthy says they’re trying to “fundamentally reshape what notice-and-comment rulemaking is,” undercutting democratic accountability.
Trump Agencies Lean Into Shortcuts for Public Comment Process
Efforts to streamline rulemaking seem more haphazard than a widely adopted, systematic plan. But they still break with recognized best practices and sometimes appear to violate federal law, scholars s...
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October 9, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Trump’s administration is bypassing the notice-and-comment process, used for creating and repealing regulations. #NUCSSH Professor of Law and Public Policy Sharmila Murthy says they’re trying to “fundamentally reshape what notice-and-comment rulemaking is,” undercutting democratic accountability.
The #SupremeCourt began a new term on Monday, and @nusl.bsky.social & @nu-policyschool.bsky.social Profs. Daniel Urman & @weparmet.bsky.social are highlighting cases the court will deliberate in this term, including decisions on Trump’s tariffs, trans athletes, and Louisiana’s congressional map.
Supreme Court’s 2025-26 term begins today. Here are five big cases to keep an eye on in the coming weeks.
The Supreme Court began a new term Monday — one poised to shape the direction of U.S. policy and presidential power, legal experts say.
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October 7, 2025 at 5:32 PM
The #SupremeCourt began a new term on Monday, and @nusl.bsky.social & @nu-policyschool.bsky.social Profs. Daniel Urman & @weparmet.bsky.social are highlighting cases the court will deliberate in this term, including decisions on Trump’s tariffs, trans athletes, and Louisiana’s congressional map.
@cjbossoboston.bsky.social asks if #MAHA values can be realized with conservatives looking to avoid spending money on government programs, citing diminished U.S.D.A. programs and setback to school lunches under Trump and RFK Jr.
What Happens to School Lunches in the MAHA Era?
R.F.K., Jr., promised healthier food for kids, but the Trump Administration is cutting programs that achieve this goal.
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October 6, 2025 at 7:35 PM
@cjbossoboston.bsky.social asks if #MAHA values can be realized with conservatives looking to avoid spending money on government programs, citing diminished U.S.D.A. programs and setback to school lunches under Trump and RFK Jr.
Adolescents who change schools between eighth and ninth grade are more likely to drink alcohol, according to new research from #NUCSSH Prof. of Sociology, Criminology and Criminal Justice Cassie McMillan. According to Prof. McMillan, the data reflects the cultural norms for different substances.
The move from middle to high school can impact teens' drinking habits, research shows
Northeastern researchers studied how switching schools between middle and high school impacted teens’ substance use.
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October 6, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Adolescents who change schools between eighth and ninth grade are more likely to drink alcohol, according to new research from #NUCSSH Prof. of Sociology, Criminology and Criminal Justice Cassie McMillan. According to Prof. McMillan, the data reflects the cultural norms for different substances.
Suspects in mass shootings in MI and NC are both war veterans. @nusccj.bsky.social Prof. James Fox notes that 23% of all mass shootings are committed by individuals with military experience, and that these incidents display the “often misunderstood” link between military service and violence.
Mass shootings in Michigan, North Carolina paint complicated portrait of military veterans, experts say
The two incidents aren’t necessarily emblematic of a trend among military veterans, says James Alan Fox, a criminologist.
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October 1, 2025 at 6:40 PM
Suspects in mass shootings in MI and NC are both war veterans. @nusccj.bsky.social Prof. James Fox notes that 23% of all mass shootings are committed by individuals with military experience, and that these incidents display the “often misunderstood” link between military service and violence.
Can Trump fire federal employees in the case of a government shutdown? @nu-policyschool.bsky.social prof. Christopher Bosso weighs in. “In other government shutdowns due to budgetary face-offs… non-essential federal employees are furloughed but not fired,” he says.
Can Trump legally fire federal employees if the government shuts down this week?
As the threat of a government shutdown looms, so also does the prospect of “mass firings” at the federal level.
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September 30, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Can Trump fire federal employees in the case of a government shutdown? @nu-policyschool.bsky.social prof. Christopher Bosso weighs in. “In other government shutdowns due to budgetary face-offs… non-essential federal employees are furloughed but not fired,” he says.
Philosophy Prof. @ricksva.bsky.social says “audience members are convinced of the authenticity of people when they open up online.” Will the parasocial nature of social media help Ned Fulmer of #TryGuy fame, as he reenters the limelight with a new podcast after his 2022 cheating scandal?
An affair ended Ned Fulmer’s career. Can a podcast bring it back?
Former YouTube star Ned Fulmer is back after a career-ending scandal in 2022. Is his new podcast enough to stage a return to the spotlight?
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September 26, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Philosophy Prof. @ricksva.bsky.social says “audience members are convinced of the authenticity of people when they open up online.” Will the parasocial nature of social media help Ned Fulmer of #TryGuy fame, as he reenters the limelight with a new podcast after his 2022 cheating scandal?
Recent TikToks have spread claims of mass child abductions throughout VA due to a supposed serial killer. These videos, based on conspiracy theories, have been debunked by local authorities. #NUCSSH Criminology Prof. James Alan Fox adds that “people are drawn in by the thrill of amateur sleuthing.”
Viral TikToks of Virginia kidnappings, serial killer spark panic
Police have debunked the claims, but the rumors have run rampant, even capturing Chris Brown's attention.
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September 24, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Recent TikToks have spread claims of mass child abductions throughout VA due to a supposed serial killer. These videos, based on conspiracy theories, have been debunked by local authorities. #NUCSSH Criminology Prof. James Alan Fox adds that “people are drawn in by the thrill of amateur sleuthing.”
In the wake of ChatGPT related suicides, Open #AI plans on rolling out parental controls. AI expert and Philosophy & Religion faculty Cansu Canca argues that these changes shift the responsibility to the user, failing to address the root causes of these issues. news.northeastern.edu/2025/09/17/c...
ChatGPT is getting parental controls after a teen died by suicide. This is why experts say they aren't enough
After a teen died by suicide, ChatGPT is introducing parental controls. Northeastern AI experts say it avoids the underlying issue.
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September 22, 2025 at 4:46 PM
In the wake of ChatGPT related suicides, Open #AI plans on rolling out parental controls. AI expert and Philosophy & Religion faculty Cansu Canca argues that these changes shift the responsibility to the user, failing to address the root causes of these issues. news.northeastern.edu/2025/09/17/c...
A new poll says nearly 6 in 10 Americans would blame Trump or the GOP for a government shutdown. #NUCSSH political science expert @professorcostas.bsky.social isn’t surprised. "Whatever actions the government takes or fails to take are going to be attributed to the majority party,” he says.
Republicans get warning about government shutdown in new poll
A new poll shed light on whether voters would blame Democrats or Republicans for a government shutdown.
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September 19, 2025 at 4:08 PM
A new poll says nearly 6 in 10 Americans would blame Trump or the GOP for a government shutdown. #NUCSSH political science expert @professorcostas.bsky.social isn’t surprised. "Whatever actions the government takes or fails to take are going to be attributed to the majority party,” he says.
#NUCSSH Economics Prof. Jill Dupree led a group of students on a #DialogueOfCivilizations in Rwanda to study economic development and conflict resolution. The group collaborated with the government in the capital and in smaller rural villages, working towards resource sustainability.
From the capital of Kigali to remote villages, Northeastern students help steer Rwanda's future
Northeastern students spent a month in Rwanda meeting with people across the country and sharing what they learned with government officials.
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September 17, 2025 at 8:50 PM
#NUCSSH Economics Prof. Jill Dupree led a group of students on a #DialogueOfCivilizations in Rwanda to study economic development and conflict resolution. The group collaborated with the government in the capital and in smaller rural villages, working towards resource sustainability.
Mayor Michelle Wu swept the competition by 49 points in the first round of Boston’s mayoral election. “A challenger has to somehow find an opening,” says @nu-policyschool.bsky.social Professor Dan O’Brien, noting Josh Kraft’s failures in pivotal areas of South Boston and Dorchester.
Wu won all but a handful of Boston precincts in Tuesday’s prelim. - The Boston Globe
Michelle Wu won 264 of the city’s 275 precincts, while nonprofit leader Josh Kraft took nine precincts.
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September 16, 2025 at 8:05 PM
Mayor Michelle Wu swept the competition by 49 points in the first round of Boston’s mayoral election. “A challenger has to somehow find an opening,” says @nu-policyschool.bsky.social Professor Dan O’Brien, noting Josh Kraft’s failures in pivotal areas of South Boston and Dorchester.
Trump “dug his own grave with the Epstein scandal,” according to @professorcostas.bsky.social.The @newsweek.com article goes on to point out the attempted cover-ups and mixed signals from the President, which is likely to affect midterm elections and GOP dominance in the legislature.
Donald Trump's Epstein problem keeps coming back
This week, the Epstein case resurfaced yet again when the White House was forced to deny an alleged birthday note from Trump to the disgraced financier.
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September 11, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Trump “dug his own grave with the Epstein scandal,” according to @professorcostas.bsky.social.The @newsweek.com article goes on to point out the attempted cover-ups and mixed signals from the President, which is likely to affect midterm elections and GOP dominance in the legislature.
Trump is highlighting crime in cities like Baltimore, D.C., and Chicago as a model for federal intervention, but #NUCSSH Prof Eric Piza says “we just don’t have up-to-date data,” and crime rates can be affected by factors like economic conditions and population density. Read @wcvb5.bsky.social
President Trump spotlights crime in US cities: Here's what the data shows
The FBI publishes some of the most complete statistics, but no database can perfectly capture the nation’s crime.
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September 10, 2025 at 8:39 PM
Trump is highlighting crime in cities like Baltimore, D.C., and Chicago as a model for federal intervention, but #NUCSSH Prof Eric Piza says “we just don’t have up-to-date data,” and crime rates can be affected by factors like economic conditions and population density. Read @wcvb5.bsky.social