March 2019

Failing to regulate extremist content on their platforms, tech giants such as Facebook and YouTube would have to offer opposing or alternative viewpoints, according to Jack McDevittdirector of Northeastern’s Institute on Race and Justice. McDevitt, who has studied hate crimes since the 1990s, says social media has become “fertile ground”Read More →

When the owner of local restaurant Tai Au opened her new Mystic location last summer, she knew she wanted to hire a social media influencer to help promote the business. She had seen the tactic being used on Instagram and, with a new restaurant, now was the perfect time toRead More →