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October 21, 2022

Our Family Is in Shambles Over My Grandmother’s Dying Wish

It was never written.
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Published on October 21, 2022 08:21

How to Find Out My Date’s Political Stances Without Overtly Quizzing Them

Talking political deal-breakers with guest Emi Nietfeld.
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Published on October 21, 2022 06:00

Russian Oligarchs Keep Dying in Suspicious Ways. Wikipedia Is Keeping a List.

It’s just one way Wikipedia is keeping tabs on the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
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Published on October 21, 2022 05:00

Think You’re Smarter Than a Slate Staff Writer? Find Out With This Week’s News Quiz.

Test your knowledge of this week’s big stories.
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Published on October 21, 2022 02:55

October 20, 2022

The Trumpiest Federal Appeals Court Did Something Truly Beyond the Pale

At least seven other federal courts have already considered and rejected this argument, and it’s easy to see why.
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Published on October 20, 2022 13:56

Inflation Is a More Immediate Pain Than Democracy Erosion

Is abortion losing salience for voters?
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Published on October 20, 2022 13:45

Biden’s Focus on Marijuana Is Part of the Problem

Most Americans are deeply misinformed about why people are in prison.
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Published on October 20, 2022 12:31

The Lettuce That Outlasted Liz Truss Was Up Against Surprising Odds

How long is lettuce supposed to last anyway?
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Published on October 20, 2022 11:56

How to Throw an Epic Kids Birthday Party That Doesn’t Break the Bank

Remember what’s lavish to an adult isn’t what’s lavish to a kid.
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Published on October 20, 2022 11:05

What to Make of the Poll That Showed Independent Women Swinging Republican

Has concern over economics really overtaken women’s anger over abortion?
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Published on October 20, 2022 11:00

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