Apple TV’s new show “Pluribus” asks an ethical question: is it better to join the collective or maintain individuality? Philosophy Prof. @basl.bsky.social views it as a metaphor for AI, “For me, what hits hardest is appreciating all the little value tradeoffs and the big value tradeoffs.”

“‘Troublemaker’ refuses to reduce this most beautifully messy and complicated of Mitfords to bon mots,” writes Alexandra Jacobs in a review of Prof. Carla Kaplan’s new book on Jessica Mitford, 20th century leftist and poster girl for collaboration. Read more at the @nytimes.com

Prof. Kathleen Kelly is pushing students to rewild campus in her class “What is Nature?” Throughout the semester, students dreamed up ideas for koi pond and krentzman quad makeovers. “This class forces you to think about what [campus] could be instead of what it is,” said one student.

Dean's Prof. of Criminology Brandon Welsh’s new book, “Between Medicine and Criminology: Richard Cabot and the Making of the Cambridge-Somerville Youth Study,” won the 2025 Book of the Year Award from the American Society of Criminology’s Division of Historical Criminology! Congratulations Brandon!

Americans and Canadians overwhelmingly agree that employees need more training in order to harness the power of AI and prevent it from stealing their jobs, regardless of political leaning, according to a multiyear study performed by Prof @beamagistro.bsky.social

Mamdani and Trump’s strategies may be more similar than you think, according to @professorcostas.bsky.social. Both politicians used social media to advance their agendas, with Trump featured on multiple podcasts and Mamdani creating short form content. Read more from the National News Desk.

#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/

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.

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.

#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.

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.

#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.

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.

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.

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?

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...

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.

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.

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

Jonathan Clements, a writer for the Wall Street Journal, will have his legacy honored. The City of Boston and Northeastern’s Summer Youth Employment Program, led by #NUCSSH Prof ‪@sassermodestino.bsky.social‬, are working with Clements to offer grants for individuals from low-income homes.

Due to climate disasters, companies that ensure residential buildings are now investing in risk mapping, which #NUCSSH Prof ‪@danielaldrich.bsky.social‬ says is a sign of the times. “There’s real money in this data, and these companies know it,” Prof Aldrich says. ‪@grist.org‬

#NUCSSH Prof. Nicole Aljoe covers the life of Mary Prince, an enslaved woman in the Caribbean, in a new book. Prince’s life story was published in 1831, propelling the abolitionist movement. Prof. Aljoe focuses the narrative wholly on Prince, updating and documenting her struggle for freedom.

Over 1,400 people have died after the earthquake hit Afghanistan on Sunday. The country struggles to receive international aid, as the Trump administration has cut nearly all programs in Afghanistan. #NUCSSH prof ‪@danielaldrich.bsky.social‬ comments on the “gaps remaining unfilled” by the U.S.

Trump claimed that D.C. faces “a murder a week.” Experts, like #NUCSSH Professor James Alan Fox, point to a 16-day stretch without homicides. Professor Fox also notes that trends can’t be established over a year, and murder statistics are volatile. Read more at ‪@politifact.bsky.social‬

Universities around the world offer courses themed around #TaylorSwift. #NUCSSH Professor Catherine Fairfield offers an online course blending English literature with gender studies, focused on the musician’s impact, drawing over 500 students. Read more from Economic Times.

Political Science Professors William Miles and Martha Johnson collaborated on a study in Senegal which found that women’s movements uphold Senegalese democracy, despite the country being surrounded by political unrest and violence. Read more from ‪@nuglobalnews.bsky.social‬

Ukrainian president Zelensky met with Trump and Putin on Monday for potential peace talks. Political Science Prof. Mai’a Cross noted that NATO membership & control over contested lands are integral to the Ukrainian cause, making the end of the war unlikely without these conditions.

Materials from @nu-archives.bsky.social are featured in "Home Less Home," an art installation by Chiharu Shiota currently on display at the @icaboston.bsky.social Watershed until Sept. 1. The work focuses on immigration and the concept of home, drawing on Boston's history.

Only 54% of adults in the US say they are drinking alcohol, the rate hitting an 86 year low. #NUCSSH Prof. Malcolm Purinton explains factors that influence alcohol consumption, like the major health and wellness movement, and the after-effects of Covid. Read more at @nuglobalnews.bsky.social

Ioana Good, #NUCSSH Alum, started her own PR firm in 2020. Since then, she has brought on NU co-op students, providing first-hand experience with clients and projects. Read more from @nuglobalnews.bsky.social: news.northeastern.edu/2025/08/06/p...

#AI assistants are cutting into other sites’ traffic, like online news sources. @wihbey.bsky.social ‪foresees drastic changes in the web over the next few years, thanks to the simplified AI overviews that are now common in most search engines. Read more: www.sinardaily.my/article/7294...

Stalking cases for professional athletes have increased rapidly. @nusccj.bsky.social Prof. Carlos Cuevas highlights systemic issues. Speaking on restraining orders for @nytimes.com, he said, “the burden of protection is so much on the victim.” www.nytimes.com/athletic/654...

The President’s approval rating among Black voters has dropped by 25 points since May, with disapproval tied the economy. @professorcostas.bsky.social highlights major changes, like affirmative action, that influenced this drop. Read more from @newsweek.com: www.newsweek.com/trump-approv...

Beer spas are thriving thanks to their antioxidant hot beer baths. But @beerhistorian.bsky.social‬ doubts their historic authenticity, saying “In all my research the beer soak hasn’t really come up”. Read more from the Washington Post‬: www.washingtonpost.com/travel/2025/...

After the firing of the head of the Bureau of Labor Statistics, experts expect a lack of public trust in government data, hurting the economy. Prof. Patricia Illingworth comments that this distrust could lead to mass distrust in all businesses. news.northeastern.edu/2025/08/06/b...

The new catholic chatbot Magisterium seeks to answer questions and provide rapid responses to users, but it’s now sparking debates between religious leaders. #NUCSSH Prof. Cansu Canca says the bot’s answers aren’t reliable and oversimplify complex ideas. www.washingtonpost.com/religion/202...

Streetlights and preschools may play a bigger role in crime prevention than you think, according to @nusccj.bsky.social Profs Eric Piza and Brandon Welsh. Read about different approach to fighting crime in an article from @nuglobalnews.bsky.social news.northeastern.edu/2025/08/01/s...

As the UN preps for treaty negotiations on plastic, scientists urge governments to take more concrete steps to cut down on pollutants. @nu-policyschool.bsky.social's Prof. Maria Ivanova highlights the importance of rethinking international trade. www.miragenews.com/scientists-u...