Jacob Weisberg's Blog, page 170

Slate Mini Crossword for April 30, 2025

Take a quick break with our daily 5x5 grid.

Slate Crossword: Type of Card That Sometimes Offers Dividends (Six Letters)

Ready for some wordplay? Sharpen your skills with Slate’s puzzle for April 30, 2025.

I Went to Two Democrat-Run Events in GOP-Held Districts, Back to Back. What I Saw Was Telling.

Voters are frustrated. Will the party be able to do something with it?

This Book Drama Gets Hotter in the DMs

The drama surrounding an influencer’s upcoming book that involves enemies-to-lovers, influencer unrelatability, and possible queerbaiting.

Inside the ICE Prison Holding Student Detainees

After visiting Öztürk and Khalil in Louisiana, Pressley is ready to fight.

Die Fighting or Die on Your Knees. These Are the Options in Andor.

Andor finds meaning in struggle in the Star Wars universe.

Yes, Canada’s Election Was Enormously Influenced by Trump. No, It’s Not As Good As It Seems.

A guide for Americans about what just happened in the Canadian election, and what it means for you.

Whenever Men Get a Glimpse of My Naked Body, I Never Hear From Them Again

I'm going to end up alone.

In Trump’s First 100 Days, a Fault Line Between DOGE and Project 2025 Has Become Clear

There’s a fundamental incompatibility between them.

I Overheard My Colleagues’ Cruel Conversation. I Can’t Look at Them the Same.

I'm struggling to be civil.