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He’s Witnessed a Dozen Executions. He Has a Clear Answer as to Which Method Is Most Humane
Would you rather die by lethal injection or firing squad?
My Daughter’s Stepmom Died. The Fallout Is Robbing Her of Her Childhood
This isn't fair.
There’s Something My Fiancé Needs to Do Before We Get Married. He Says If I Keep Bringing It Up, There Will Be No Wedding
Why won't he listen to me?
I Know Many Married Couples Ditch This Part of Sex After a Certain Age. Not Us
Should we revisit this?
I Need Help With a Basic Grooming Task. I’m Surprised By What It’s Doing to Me
Maybe my partner should know.
Slate Pears Game 419: Oct. 7, 2026
Today's puzzle has four pears.
Slate Crossword: Fashion Line? (Four Letters)
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Slate Mini Crossword for Oct. 7, 2026
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The New Carrie Is Easily the Best Adaptation of Stephen King’s Book Since De Palma’s Movie
Mike Flanagan shows why he’s this century’s premier reinterpreter of the King of Horror.
My Wife Used to Have More “Fun” Money Than Me. Now That the Tables Have Turned, She Can’t Deal
I'm seeing a double standard here.
We Saved for a Certain Future for Our Child. Instead, We’re Looking at Potentially Losing a Lot of Cash
This isn't what we imagined.
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I Was Added to My Husband’s Family Group Chat. Then I Searched for My Name. It Was Brutal
I had a hunch.
My Wedding Ring Is a Precious Family Heirloom. What I Want to Do With It Has Caused Some Tears
I thought this was a sensible idea.
Which U.S. President Co-Wrote the Federalist Papers With Alexander Hamilton and John Jay?
Test your wits on the Slate Quiz for Oct. 7, 2026.
Bushisms. Sex Scenes. Evil Tech Companies. Slate’s Ranked It All
To celebrate our 30th birthday, here’s a time capsule containing the best listicles from our three decades.
A Progressive Democrat Tried to Woo MAHA Republicans. The Early Response Is Revealing
In theory, there's plenty for MAHA voters to like about a progressive Democrat. There's one big problem.
What Pablo Torre Is Finding Out
People want to believe sports are fair, but in politics? Well, we’d LIKE to
The Conspiracy Theory Your Parents Are Falling For
Fictional “medbeds” are for sale online, preying on the sick and elderly.
How Much of Kash Patel’s Wedding Are You Personally Going to Pay For? More Than You Think
Another MAGA marriage for the books.
Christa Pike’s Botched Execution Was Even More Gruesome Than We’ve Been Led to Believe
Last week, six members of the United States Supreme Court blessed a cruel and unusual horror show at Riverbend Maximum Security Institution in Nashville.
Meet the GOP Boogeymen
A generational change in politics is here. Just ask Hasan Piker and Adam Mockler.
I Was Assaulted at a Frat. Afterward, I Did Something Many People Can’t Understand. I Think Cornell’s Jane Doe Might
In the days after, I texted him, apologized, and promised to correct any rumors that I'd been raped.
My Husband Has Found a New “Helper” During His Solo Time. It’s My Nemesis
It's completely taken over.
My Mom Is So Sure She Knows How I Can Get a Job. She Is Living in the Past!
Job searching has changed since she last worked.
I Could Get My Friend the Perfect Job. But My Relationship With My Boyfriend Might Not Survive It
I'm giddy just thinking about it.
Something Uncontrollable Happens Now When I Cross the “Finish Line” in Bed. I Hate It
This is a new development.
The Season Finale of HBO’s Superhero Hit Pissed Off a Lot of Fans. I’m Baffled by the Backlash
How could some viewers watch an entire season of Lanterns and assume they were getting a happy ending?
Slate Crossword: Team Sen. Eric Schmitt Thought Jack Smith Watched Play in 2024 (12 Letters)
Ready for some wordplay? Sharpen your skills with Slate’s puzzle for Oct. 6, 2026.
Slate Pears Game 418: Oct. 6, 2026
Today's puzzle has 10 pears and a possibly controversial longest pear word.
Anti-Abortion Activists Finally Overreached at the Supreme Court
Abortion is back at the Supreme Court.
One Vulnerable Group Is Again in the Supreme Court’s Crosshairs More Than Others
Across those cases, a troubling pattern emerges.
The Supreme Court’s Shattered Precedents Are Coming Back to Haunt It
It will not be the last time we see how hard it is to pick up all the pieces.
My Mom Wants My Child to Spend Vacations at Her House. But She Is Keeping the Other Occupant a Secret From Me
What do I do here?
My Wife Planned a Couples’ Getaway for Us. Unfortunately, the Other Husband Only Likes to Talk About One Thing
I am dreading every second of it.
Angela Lansbury, Tyne Daly, and Patti LuPone All Won Tony Awards for Best Actress in Which Broadway Musical?
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Abdul El-Sayed Is Constantly Asked About Jewish Voters. That’s Not Who He Really Has to Worry About
Inside one room on a recent Saturday afternoon, I saw the problem at work.
They’re the Most Hated Thing in America. A Strange New Industry Has Cropped Up to Change Your Mind
Some would say they’re doing the devil’s work. They say they’re just doing their jobs.
Hasan Piker and Adam Mockler Are Ready for Something New
Bring on the bruisers, the posters, the shameless.
Ada Limón Lives in ‘Vertical Time’ in Her Childhood Home
Ada Limón bought the house where she grew up.
Just One GOP Justice Needs to Flip for Big Oil to Face Climate Accountability. Welp
The Supreme Court officially began its new term on Monday morning with oral argument in Suncor Energy v. Boulder County.
We Have a New Contender for Dumbest Political Move of the Century
Sometimes, Trump’s terrible policies also make for terrible politics.
I Advise Students After Situations Like What Happened at Cornell. Here’s What I Think Went Wrong
Most people are taken aback by the details of this case. Here’s what I see.
How Trump Can—and Cannot—Still Mess With the Midterms
If everyone remains vigilant and ready, we should make it safely to January.
Did Sam Alito Recuse in the Big Climate Case Because His Fellow Conservatives Told Him “We Got This”?
"It's hard to know."
Slate Pears Game 417: Oct. 5, 2026
Today's puzzle has 10 pears.
My Daughter Is Bringing Home Her College Boyfriend for Thanksgiving. He Already Has the Gall to Make Demands
There will be no "compromise."
My Wife Is Torn Between Her Grandkids and Her Life With Me. Her Daughter Is Making Her Choose!
I've had to put off my own retirement.
Which Adjective Refers to Someone Called a Crepehanger?
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Slate Crossword: Kosovar Pop Star with Her Own Book Club (Seven Letters)
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Democrats Are Struggling to Beat Susan Collins. You Can (Still) Blame One Man
In a year that’s shaping up so well for Democrats, things still look dicey in Maine.
The GOP Killed His District. He’s Not Giving Up
The state’s only majority Black district was erased after Callais—all the more reason to run.
I’m a 38-Year-Old Virgin. Everyone Freaks Out When I Tell Them the Reason Why
I'm fine with who I am. Why aren't they?
Slate Pears Game 416: Oct. 4, 2026
Today's puzzle has nine pears.
Detroit’s Favorite Dish Is Beige, Bland, and Bad at Photos. But There’s a Reason It Remains So Beloved
ABC isn’t fancy or pretty. But it’s ours.
There’s One Name in This World That Takes Me to a Dark Place. My Husband Wants to Use It for Our Daughter
I can't handle it.
Slate Mini Crossword for Oct. 4, 2026
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Slate Crossword: Where Drinks Get Shaken, or Stirred (10 Letters)
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My Teenage Daughter and Her Friends Have a Dark Obsession. Your Kids Might, Too
The logic of need does not apply to teenagers in the market for a seasonal Jellycat plushie.
The Guy Behind The Big Short and Moneyball Is Back to Take On Elon Musk and DOGE. It’s a Roller Coaster
Michael Lewis’ Blockers tells the stories of good public servants driven away by the Trump administration.
My Wife and I Took a Sexy Woman Home From a Party. It Was Great—Until She Saw the Photo On Our Fridge
We didn't realize we shared a common connection.
Slate Pears Game 415: Oct. 3, 2026
Today's puzzle has eight pears.
Billionaires Are Suddenly Dressing Like They Deal Weed. I Have a Theory Why
Silicon Valley’s most powerful men have discovered the appeal of looking harmless.
My Sister Just Showed Me Her Engagement Ring. I Have Big Questions for Her Fiancé
What is the world is going on?
When We Arrived at My In-Laws’ House, We Heard Barking From Another Room. That’s When We Realized the Foolish Thing They’d Done
We warned them.
His Death Shocked the World 20 Years Ago. I Was in Fifth Grade. Years Later, I Know Why It Ruined Me
I remember exactly where I was when I found out.
I Invited My Colleague to My Birthday Party. Things Went So Off the Rails That She Didn’t Show Up to Work for Three Days
Slate celebrates 30 years of work advice.
What Should You Do With Your Money?
Personal finance expert Adam Auriemma on budgeting, renting versus buying, investments, financial advisors, and more!
Why Is Threads…Like That?
Why Threads got its reputation, and how it still manages to be the best alternative to Twitter.
SCOTUS Ignored the Horrors of Lethal Injection. After Christa Pike, Will We Continue to Let Them?
Corinna Barrett Lain on lethal injection's secrets and Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse on a captured court.
Our Unpopular President Leads an Unpopular War. Remember What Dems Got the Last Time That Happened?
It's beginning to look a lot like 2006.
Colleen Hoover’s Most Bonkers Book Is Now an Even Wilder Movie Starring Anne Hathaway. It’s Quite the Ride
Colleen Hoover’s Verity is chock-full of impossible twists.
I Teach Gender-Based Policing at Cornell. Here’s How My Campus Police Should Have Responded to Jane Doe
Gender-responsive policing recognizes people of different genders can experience crime, victimization, and interactions with law enforcement differently.
She Co-Wrote the Longest-Running No. 1 of All Time. Now Will She Finally Get Her Due?
Country women are taking over the pop charts. But is there room for the godmother of them all?
I Disrupted My Parents’ Ridiculous Plot for My Nephew. They Don’t See That They’re the Problem!
This is not my fault.
My Husband Wants to Jump Start a Holiday Tradition With Our Toddler. He’s Just Too Young!
There's always next year.
Off the Record: This Bot Was Made for You and Me
America.gov—is this true?
I Just Discovered What My Husband Does Every Time I’m Out of Town. He’s Not Who I Thought He Was
This is a bad sign.
Slate Pears Game 414: Oct. 2, 2026
Today's puzzle has seven pears.
Ted Cruz Wants It. Matthew McConaughey Wants It. It’s Downright Evil
Donald Trump is eager to sign the bill. Democrats shouldn't let it get there.
A Childhood Injury Has Made My Life Harder in a Big Way. Then I Learned What Happens to Most People Who Experience It
Prudie replies to readers’ comments and suggestions.
My Hobby Lifted Me Out of My Postpartum Depression. My Husband Insists It’s Too Expensive
We can afford this.
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Think You’re Smarter Than Slate’s Politics Editor? Find Out With This Week’s News Quiz
Test your knowledge of this week’s big stories.
Slate Mini Crossword for Oct. 2, 2026
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Slate Crossword: Jobless, but Not Joyless (11 Letters)
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Tom Cruise’s New Movie Is a Disaster of Almost Apocalyptic Proportions
Digger has a huge twist. It’s a disaster of almost apocalyptic proportions.
Is Trump All There? A New Interview Gives Us Five Serious Reasons to Wonder
We just got an unfettered view into the mind of the world’s most powerful person. It’s alarming, to say the least.
ChatGPT Doesn’t Love You
M3g3n tried to warn us about this. Actually…all the sci-fi did.
Jack Smith Testifies, and Senate Republicans Come Up Empty-Handed
Smith used the hearing to remind senators that many likely witnesses against Trump were Republicans.
People Are Mad a Celebrity Admitted She’s Never Read a Book. Frankly, I Applaud It
Reading does not automatically make you a better person, and might make you a worse one.
Tierra Walker Died from Texas’ Abortion Ban. Will Anyone Pay a Price?
All the defendants will also likely blame Walker for her own condition, given that she suffered from a constellation of issues before becoming pregnant.
The Supreme Court Just Took What Will Be the Blockbuster Case of the Term
On Thursday, the U.S. Supreme Court accepted what is sure to be the blockbuster case of its 2026-2027 term.
A Family Friend Was Just Arrested for the Most Horrible Reason. I Can’t Trust Anyone Around My Kid Now
This feels impossible now.
My Father-in-Law Gave Our Son the Most Inappropriate “Gift.” I Know What We Have to Do
I don't trust him!
There’s a Right Way and a Wrong Way to Watch HBO’s New Prestige Divorce Drama. Let Me Explain
Keep one eye on the very real cheating scandals its actors naturally reference.
Christa Pike’s Botched Execution Is a Travesty. Blame the Supreme Court’s MAGA Majority
The state of Tennessee tried to put Christa Pike to death on Wednesday, in what was an embarrassing spectacle of cruelty.
I’ve Thought About Giving My Wife a Complicated “Hall Pass.” I’m Not Sure What She’ll Think About the Person I Have in Mind
I can't stop thinking about it.
Slate Pears Game 413: Oct. 1, 2026
Today's puzzle has nine pears.
A High School Student I Mentored Is Now Back With an Unexpected Request. I’m Troubled by What It Is
Prudie says: “Sometimes you really have to pay attention to that uneasy feeling.”
Slate Crossword: Strike Zones? (Six Letters)
Ready for some wordplay? Sharpen your skills with Slate’s puzzle for Oct. 1, 2026.
My Brother’s Ex-Wife Asked Me to Be Her Maid of Honor. I Said Yes—Then It Began
Can my family be serious with this?
Netflix Adapted a Great American Classic. What Have They Done to It?
John Steinbeck’s East of Eden considers matters of good and evil. Zoe Kazan’s version does something else.
I Managed to Get Off a Performance Improvement Plan. But What My Employers Did After Was Unforgivable
I should put this in a better light.
Scurvy Is Caused by a Deficiency of Which Vitamin?
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A Peter Thiel–Backed Company Put On a Broadway Musical. I Went—and Was Stunned by What I Saw
The vibes felt pure Obama-era.
Trump’s Latest Attempt to Cheat in the Midterms Faces Little Blowback
These ads violate at least two laws.
Who the “Protect College Sports Act” Actually Protects
The House GOP has to choose between Ted Cruz’s college football bill and Pete Hegseth.
The Trump Administration’s Most Dangerous Man
He’s in charge of the agency tasked with keeping you safe. He doesn’t seem to be very good at his job.
Their Last Documentary Won the Oscar. Their New One Is Just as Urgent—and Even More Controversial
Two of the directors behind last year’s Academy Award winner are back with a sensational new doc. Its already earning awards—and attracting death threats.
How Trump’s Big Mouth Sabotaged His Press Ban
The legal rubber met the authoritarian road last week with a full-frontal assault on the fundamental freedom of the press.
My Daughter-in-Law Dropped Her Kids at My House and Sped Away. She Blames Me for What Happened Next
This is not on me.
My Boyfriend and I Both Had Traumatic Childhoods. He Has an Absurd Proposal for How We Can “Heal.”
This is not a good idea.
I’m a Woman in My 20s and I’m Not Having the Sex I Want. I Know What’s Holding Me Back
Something has to give.
Slate Pears Game 412: Sept. 30, 2026
Today's puzzle has five pears.
My Fiancé’s … Limitation in Bed Means We Can Only Have Sex One Way. Can I Live Like This Forever?
I miss what I once had.
Slate Crossword: Layer Put On at the Beginning of Summer? (Seven Letters)
Ready for some wordplay? Sharpen your skills with Slate’s puzzle for Sept. 30, 2026.
My Girlfriend’s New Clothes Are Making Her Look Unpolished and Unprofessional
I don't want to make her feel bad, but it's obvious.
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My Brother-in-Law Has Been Taking Advantage of Us for Months. But What I Found on My Credit Card Statement Is the Last Straw
I have to put my foot down.
To Which of His Six Wives Was King Henry VIII Married for the Longest Time?
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Slate Mini Crossword for Sept. 30, 2026
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He Was an Object of Mockery. Now He’s Looking Like the Next Brad Pitt. I Think I Know What Changed
“R-Patz” was a derided teen heartthrob. Now he’s in four of the biggest movies of the year and seems headed for his first Oscar nomination.
The Cheap Money Era Isn’t Coming Back
This isn’t the new normal. It’s the old normal.
The Revenge Of The Comment Section
Comment sections are dying, but Slate’s is going strong. Luke Winkie got on the phone with his most passionate haters to find out why.
The Supreme Court Is Furious at These Defiant Judges. The Justices Should Look in the Dang Mirror
States feel emboldened to try and subvert democracy because the Supreme Court has enabled them to.
This Mortifying Attempt to Trap Jack Smith in Perjury Was Like Something Out of The Office
The whole exchange has to be seen to be believed.
Donald Trump’s Chatbot Has Some Harsh Feedback for Donald Trump
Trump’s chatbot knows who won the 2020 election—and where Barack Obama was really born.
There’s One Word That Your Chatbot Should Never Say
Artificial intimacy is harming us in ways we don’t fully understand. An MIT professor thinks she knows how to combat it.
People Are Interested in Me Because of My Intense Job. But They Don’t Like What Comes With It
I don't know how to lessen the blow for them.
The Candidates Interviewing to Replace My Boss All Have Something in Common. This Is Fishy!
It makes me uncomfortable.
My Husband Came Home From a Work Trip With an Unwelcome Development. Now We’re Living a Nightmare
I'm not sure I buy his explanation.
I Just Found Out What My Boyfriend Thinks About During His … Solo Time. I Don’t Like This Side of Him
This one hurts.
Slate Pears Game 411: Sept. 29, 2026
Today's puzzle has seven pears.
Slate Crossword: Element Whose Symbol Doesn’t Share Any Letters With Its Name (Four Letters)
Ready for some wordplay? Sharpen your skills with Slate’s puzzle for Sept. 29, 2026.
The “Cornell Seven” Rape Case Has Ignited the Country. Let’s Talk About What We’re Actually Talking About Here
The district attorney has reopened the criminal case.
Obama’s New Podcast Is the Best Kind of Book Club
Remember what it was like to have a president who actually reads?
The Supreme Court’s Term-Opening Blockbuster Will Test the Conservative Justices Like No Other Case
The results could shape responses to climate change for decades to come.
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There’s One Part of Parenting I Just Can’t Bear. I Think I’m Screwing My Kids Up for Life
I find it very painful, is the thing.
The Logo for Which Automaker Features a Horizontal Lightning Bolt, Cutting Through a Circle?
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It Was the Essential Home of Supreme Court News. Now It’s a Joke. What Happened?
How high-stakes poker brought down a pillar of Supreme Court coverage.
Trump Used to Be Good at Attacking the Press. Things Have Changed
He really did used to be good at this.
Republicans Have Made It Their Signature Issue. What’s Really Happening Shows How Cynical That Is
The reality on college campuses—and courts, rinks, and fields—reveals the lie.
A Hit of Democratic Hopium
Even before the scandal broke, Susan Collins was facing down strong Democratic headwinds.
Stavros Halkias Worries Fame Might Kill Him
“20,000 people screaming your name is not good for you.”
Money Talks: Wall Street’s Personal Injury Payouts
New York Times investigative reporter Ellen Gabler on what can go wrong when investors stand to profit from a personal-injury lawsuit.
This Weekend’s Storm Was a Preview of What’s to Come
Why you’re getting rained on.
He’s Scrawny. He’s Pathetic. He’s Hollywood’s Hottest New Breakout
From The Walking Dead to Weapons to Resident Evil, Austin Abrams has been a particular kind of star in the making.
Slate Pears Game 410: Sept. 28, 2026
Today's puzzle has four pears.
Slate Crossword: Bearded Mountain Climber (Four Letters)
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A Delightful New Way to Flip a Deep-Red District
Bobby Pulido isn’t your typical Democrat.
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My Fiancé Can Have a Jealous Side. He’s Really Not Going to Like Hearing About My New Colleague
I don't want to lie, but he's not going to like the truth.
My Past Behavior Made Me Lose All My Friends. Now Something Is Threatening My Fresh Start
I’m not the same person I was back then.
My Husband Has Gotten Very Comfortable With Our Little Thanksgiving “Tradition.” This Year, He’s in for a Rude Awakening
I'm a new mom!
Something Described as Rupestrian Is Made Up of Which Material?
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Trump’s White House Press Ban, Other Attacks on Free Speech Are Impeachable
The speech, press, and assembly protections of the First Amendment are central pillars of our constitutional order.
The Blue Tsunami Sets Its Sights on the Texas Governor’s Race
The race was supposed to be a foregone conclusion. It’s anything but.
The Knockdown Dragout Fight for Max Miller’s House Seat
An issues candidate vs. a candidate with some issues.
Everyone Hates Your Dumbphone
Dumbphones are a popular recommendation for people looking to reduce their screen time, but it’s not as simple as it looks.
Slate Crossword: Earth-Crunchy Kellogg’s Brand (Five Letters)
Ready for some wordplay? Sharpen your skills with Slate’s puzzle for Sept. 27, 2026.
Slate Pears Game 409: Sept. 27, 2026
Today's puzzle has four pears.
My Girlfriend Can’t Do a Certain Sex Act That Other Women Can. I’m Not Sure Which of Us Is to Blame
Should we just give up?
My Son Says This Phone Setting Would Make Him Feel Safer. This Is Too Much
Do I really need to do this?
When You Get an Email That Makes You Angry, Do This
My therapist taught me a trick that helps me get what I want.
Slate Mini Crossword for Sept. 27, 2026
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I Loved Laughing at Videos of Robots Falling on Their Faces. Then I Realized That’s Exactly What They Want
The World Humanoid Games were actually a social experiment in the making.
My Brother Killed Our Mom. I Know What It’s Like to Be in the Headlines for a Horrible Crime. I Also Know What Comes After
There's no "over" for people like Lindsay Clancy—or my brother.
Slate Pears Game 408: Sept. 26, 2026
The pear machine done broke!
I Want to Date So Badly, but I Keep Attracting the Same Type of Infuriating Person. I Wonder If It’s Because I Was Homeschooled?
I know I'm a little awkward, but these people take it to a whole new level.
My Wife Doesn’t Like Intimacy. Our Creative Solution Made Sex 10 Times Hotter—and Improved Our Marriage
In one fantasy, we’re partners on a storm-chasing team. Guess what we have to do before the tornado hits?
My Mother-in-Law Needs to Move in With Us. But She’s Insisting on Bringing Something Chilling
This demand is out of line.
My Birth Control Failed and We Decided to Start a Family. Then I Learned About What He Left Behind in Another State
I had no idea what I was getting into.
I’ve Developed a Soft Spot for Some of the Worst Shows on the Internet
Behind the talking fetuses and the horny CEOs are human actors trying their best.
How Hard Could the Blue Wave Hit?
These races weren’t supposed to be close. Now they very much are.
Bond, Treasury Bond
The case for bonds not being boring.
The First Amendment Constitutional Crisis Is Here
First Amendment expert Jameel Jaffer on why this is a break-the-glass moment for press freedom in America.
After Years, Ryan Murphy’s Flagship Show Might Finally Be Worth Watching Again
Ryan Murphy reunites fan favorites for an inflection point of an American Horror Story season.
The Supreme Court Bets That Trump and GOP States Will Follow the Law on Voter Purges. Uh-Oh
Their decision hinges on the Trump administration and GOP-led states actually following the law.
Trump Perfected His Favorite New Legal Pretext in Environmental Cases
He announced that his planned 250-foot triumphal arch between the Lincoln Memorial and Arlington National Cemetery would become a “Military Complex.”
The Real Lesson to Take From the Viral Lesbian-Bar-Meltdown Story
If only we can stop rubbernecking long enough to learn.
Trump Is Being Oddly Cozy With Xi Jinping
Trump tends to make this mistake with authoritarians whose power he admires and envies.
The Lead Role in the School Play Is Rightfully My Daughter’s. The Teacher’s Excuse Is Unfair
And yet ... I think we should leave it be.
We Accidentally Followed a Certain Sleep Method for Our Kid. I Wish We Could Turn Back Time
Will we ever sleep again?
I Had an Unexpectedly Great Sexual Experience. Now I’ve Got to Figure Out How to Recreate It
But I don't want to be weird about it.
Slate Pears Game 407: Sept. 25, 2026
Today's puzzle has five pears.
Slate Crossword: Her Namesake Day Is on 9/25, Appropriately (11 Letters)
Ready for some wordplay? Sharpen your skills with Slate’s puzzle for Sept. 25, 2026.
Robert Pattinson’s Latest Is a Sleazy Movie About a Sleazy Show. It Could Become Just as Much of a Sensation
So you want to see the slimy, voyeuristic movie about the slimy, voyeuristic show. You see how this looks, right?
Unfortunately, All of Taylor Swift’s Songs About Travis Kelce Continue to Be Terrible
Taylor Swift’s new songs promise on Encore, but they’re really a bunch of repeats.
My Dad Kept My Mom Out of the Workforce for Years. The “Opportunities” She’s Finding Now Are Bad News
She's already lost so much money.
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Think You’re Smarter Than a Slate Senior Editor? Find Out With This Week’s News Quiz
Test your knowledge of this week’s big stories.
Kamala Harris Is Quietly Reaching Out to the Voters She Thought She Didn’t Need in 2024. They’re Listening—Carefully
Kamala Harris’ return to Michigan this week was telling.
Is the A.I. Race Real?
No, it’s fine. I just didn’t know it would be Chinese.
The Latest Sign Donald Trump Is Feeling Scared About the Midterms
Remember the Hatch Act? Neither do we.
Inside Trump’s Information Cocoon, the Press Is an Unwelcome Guest
The government's line is that access is a privilege, not a right. That claim looks different applied to an entire outlet instead of an individual reporter.
History’s Most Famous Ax Murderer May Not Have Been a Murderer and May Not Have Used an Ax
Netflix’s new No. 1 show takes on one of history’s most infamous crimes. But did she really do it?
For Over a Century, America Has Failed to Provide a Very Basic Necessity. The Reasons Will Make You Squirm
Is this really where we want to go?
Off the Record: Draining the Press Pool
Is he violating the First Amendment or clearing the competition?
America Might Beat China in a Crucial Race. You Might Not Like What That Means
The White House says reining in tech would hand Beijing a victory. That argument leaves a lot out.
What Are Progressives Supposed to Do About Public Education?
Hannah-Jones’ attempt to live her values backfired. But what’s the alternative?
My Husband Insisted That Our Son Take Up a Classic American Pastime. Now We’re All Miserable
I have an idea to help him get out of it.
The Darkest Moment of My Life Got Posted on the Internet for All to See. Now I Have a New Fear
I don't want this to ruin my kid's life.
Every Time My Long Distance Boyfriend Comes to Town, Something Strange Happens. My Body Might Be Trying to Tell Me Something
I thought it would've stopped by now.
I Think I Might Be in a Polyamorous Marriage. I Had No Idea
Prudie says: “Who among us hasn’t left underwear in someone else’s washing machine by mistake?”
Slate Pears Game 406: Sept. 24, 2026
Today's puzzle has seven pears.