Equality talk
In the summer of 1646, the idea of equality gained new and profound depths. We are still catching up with the consequences- by Teresa M BejanRead on Aeon
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From Polybius's cyclical theory of civilizational collapse and the enduring logic of Stoicism to the economic philosophy of Henry George and the satirical genius of Jonathan Swift, Trill News publishes essays and opinion pieces that take ideas seriously. We explore the philosophical frameworks, ideological currents, and macro thinking that explain why the world works the way it does.
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Flesh-eating screwworm is spreading in the US, threatening livestock and wildlife – hunters can be the first line of defense
Over 120 screwworm cases have appeared in US animals in 2026, including in elk. Here’s how America’s 11.5 million hunters can help contain the spread.
Read article →Pope Leo’s trip is a homecoming to Peru – where debate over liberation theology roiled the church during his early years as a priest
Pope Leo’s November 2026 trip to Latin America will bring him back to Peru, where he served as a priest and bishop for two decades.
Read article →Florida just voted for lower property taxes – and that could mean cuts in government services and new housing construction
Amendment 3, which cuts property taxes for most homeowners, will also mean a 30% drop in tax revenue for Florida counties.
Read article →Georgia Gov.-elect Keisha Lance Bottoms stands on the shoulders of Stacey Abrams, Charlotta Bass and countless other Black women who dreamed
For generations, Black women have been asked to save a democracy that would not save them, carrying entire movements on their backs. Now a Black woman has been elected to govern Georgia.
Read article →Midterms are bad for incumbents – and even worse when energy prices are high
The US economy is built on energy prices. When people’s bills are high, they tend to vote against incumbents and their parties.
Read article →Young people turned out in near-record numbers for the 2026 midterms, with the economy top of their minds
Whether they went to college or not, young voters heavily favored Democrats.
Read article →Why a company donating $20,000 a month counts for more than $240,000 once a year in the eyes of customers
New research suggests that some ways that companies boast about their charitable giving are more effective at brand-building than others.
Read article →What C.S. Lewis said about Narnia’s most famous character: the Jesus-like lion Aslan
Some Narnia fans are up in arms about Netflix’s upcoming adaptation of ‘The Magician’s Nephew,’ directed by Greta Gerwig.
Read article →Getting a big head start on holiday shopping can benefit retailers and consumers alike
But before you buy gifts long before you plan to give them away, be sure to read vendors’ fine print and get familiar with their return policies.
Read article →I’m an athletic trainer – here’s how to know when kids sports are too intense
It can be tempting to ratchet up training intensity for kids in youth sports, but focusing on fun and letting them lead the way may ultimately be more rewarding.
Read article →Allegheny County is reassessing every property – here’s how your tax bill is calculated now
A court has ordered Allegheny County’s first full reassessment since 2012. A finance scholar explains how assessed values and millage rates add up to your tax bill.
Read article →What the measles vaccine’s ‘97% effective’ rating means for Pittsburgh parents
An epidemiologist and mother explains what families need to know about measles and why a preventable disease has become a public health threat once again.
Read article →Are American voters actually gloomy about the economy, or is something else going on?
Many standard measures of economic health are strong, but voters in both parties are increasingly pessimistic.
Read article →The hidden ways insects support animal life – from habitat to health – go way beyond being food
As insect biodiversity declines, people and all the other species on Earth stand to lose the beneficial ‘ecosystem services’ bugs provide.
Read article →Faculty and students show how reporting is done when a university partners with local news
Some universities are developing innovative arrangements with media outlets where students help report and faculty provide guidance.
Read article →‘I heard a barnacle’ – how paying attention to nature’s background noise can reveal animal secrets
Letting the ordinary become interesting again is a key part of studying natural history and animal behavior.
Read article →Cities keep shelling out taxpayer money for sports stadiums, yet the economics almost never makes sense
Communities almost never see a boost in job or income growth after taxpayers subsidize a new sports facility.
Read article →Celestial nuisance
The cosmos has become a lab for the Big Questions in physics. Along the way, we’ve lost sight of its glorious messiness- by Dylan JowRead on Aeon
Read article →Trump speculates on diesel fuel export ban as high prices ripple across US economy
There’s not much diesel fuel lying around, and lots of people want to buy what is available, as well as what little is produced each day. It’s all a matter of supply and demand.
Read article →JD Vance singled out Iran War for midterm rout – he didn’t say what should happen next in conflict
The Trump administration has sunk reputational and military costs into the Middle East conflict. But continuing risks alienating voters further.
Read article →The US sells more to Brazil than it buys – but Trump is slapping steep tariffs on its exports anyway
Because Trump picked this fight due to his concerns about Brazilian politics, that country’s presidential elections might quell it soon.
Read article →Methodical/mercurial
I need order and routine – just as much as I crave excitement and variety. What’s life like with both autism and ADHD?- by Sarah HendrickxRead on Aeon
Read article →Believing and thinking
The separation of church and state has an unspoken psychological basis: we choose what we believe, but not what we think- by Neil Van Leeuwen & Jacob EislerRead on Aeon
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