Jacob Weisberg's Blog, page 137

The Anti-Trump Historian Whose Instagram Is Like Xanax for Anxious Liberal Brains

In a culture of reactive chaos, Amanda’s Mild Takes is one of the only things keeping me sane.

Slate Crossword: Person Who Studies the Universe (and Not Cocktails) (11 Letters)

Ready for some wordplay? Sharpen your skills with Slate’s puzzle for June 2, 2025.

My Wife Woke Up One Morning to Find Our Baby’s Appearance Dramatically Altered. My Grandma Is to Blame.

Now my wife is overreacting.

My Sister-in-Law Had a Plan in Mind for My Husband. When He Refused, All Hell Broke Loose.

They said they would have never bought it if they'd know.

I’ve Figured Out a Method for Keeping My Son’s Favorite Toy Clean. It Might Lead to Some Trust Issues.

Maybe it's not so harmless.

Our Neighbors Called the Cops on My 5-Year-Old. Twice! The Reason Why Might Send Us Packing.

He's just a kid being a kid.

My Toddler’s Officially Overweight

Plus: personal grooming, birthday dates, and age gaps.

Slate Crossword: Radiohead’s Signature Song (Sorry, Radiohead Fans) (Five Letters)

Ready for some wordplay? Sharpen your skills with Slate’s puzzle for June 1, 2025.

My Girlfriend Had a Legendary Sex Life Before Me. No One Will Let Me Forget It.

Even years later, it's the talk of the town.

They’re Supposed to Be for 4-Year-Olds. I’m 47. I Never Want to Live Without Them.

Stuffed animals provide a concrete sense of comfort.