Jacob Weisberg's Blog, page 125

My Sister Wants to Boycott My Wedding Because of Her “History” With My Fiancé

Apparently, it's a "betrayal."

Help! My Parents Basically Ignored Me as a Kid. I Can’t Believe What They’re Asking for Now.

The reason for their sudden request is breaking my brain.

Slate Mini Crossword for June 14, 2025

Take a quick break with our daily 5x5 grid.

Even Donald Trump Is Starting to See the Absurdity of Stephen Miller’s Deportation Targets

Trump’s mass deportation plans will continue to go up in smoke, whether he likes it or not.

Trump Relocated His Drama to the Home of Hollywood This Week—and Got Results

There sure were a lot of political performances in L.A. this week.

SCOTUS Leaves The Door Open For Some Accountability For Feds. Like Maybe A Little Bit.

While authoritarianism reigned in Los Angeles,bright spots appeared at SCOTUS.

LGBTQ Music Has Long Been Coded and Even Denied, Yet Never Absent From the Pop Charts for Long.

Queer artists have continually redefined pop even when the culture wouldn't let them do so openly.

One of Pop’s Hottest Stars Posted a Risqué Album Cover. All Hell Broke Loose.

Why is everyone debating over Sabrina Carpenter? It’s complicated.

One Day My Kids Will Have to Learn About Our Family Scandal. I’m Afraid It’ll Teach Them the Wrong Lesson.

I don't want them to be untrusting.

My Son Got Caught Being, Uh, Artistic With Sidewalk Chalk. My Wife’s Reaction Is Beyond.

He doesn't need therapy.