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Emmanuel Macron’s Criticism of NATO Is As Brutal As Trump’s—and Much Better Informed

This NATO summit, Trump isn’t the only leader getting on everyone’s nerves.

Will the Supreme Court Enable Donald Trump by Slow-Walking Impeachment Cases?

Congress’ oversight and impeachment authorities are critical to our nation’s system of checks and balances. Does the court agree?

New York May Have Put Off the Supreme Court’s Second Amendment Revolution. For Now.

After the court took the case, New York quickly repealed the law. That may have saved gun control.

Help! I Work With a My Little Pony Superfan Who Wants to Be Called “Starfire.”

“We work in a pretty accepting organization, but a lot of us have struggled with this one.”

My Wife Dumped Me Because I’m Huge and Last Forever in Bed

She used to tell me I should be an adult film star.

“Shutting Down” Lamar Jackson Means He Still Runs for 100 Yards and Beats You

The contest was so even, Jackson actually had to play the entire game.

We Always Chip In $100 Each for a Christmas Gift for Our Boss. Do I Have To?

Slate’s Direct Report columnist answers reader questions about office holiday parties, job searching in December, and more.

U.N. Chief Warns “Point of No Return” on Climate Change “Is in Sight”

U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said that what is lacking is political will to make the necessary changes to combat the climate crisis.

Josh Brolin Tried “Perineum Sunning” and It Completely Ruined His Day

“I was going to spend the day shopping with my family and instead I’m icing and using aloe and burn creams because of the severity of the pain.”

Shootouts Between Cartels and Police in Mexico Kill at Least 21 Near U.S. Border

The violence took place days after President Donald Trump vowed to designate Mexican cartels as terrorist organizations.