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Finally, an Honest-to-Goodness Great New Studio Comedy

One of Them Days is a fresh, funny addition to the genre.

Why So Many People Are So Convinced Barack and Michelle Obama’s Marriage Is Over

First it was Jennifer Aniston. Then a funeral. Then a “suspicious” Instagram post.

The North Carolina Supreme Court Is Coming Dangerously Close to Stealing an Election

In this moment of crisis, the courts have become the final guardrail against the forces of authoritarianism that seek to undermine the will of the voters.

The DEI Ban Is Working Exactly as Trump Intended

So this is the "swamp" Trump wanted to drain.

We Just Got a Big Signal About Trump’s Abortion Plans

In the early days of his second term in office, Donald Trump has been cagey about where his administration will take abortion policy.

My Sister-in-Law Just Freaked Out That I’m “Stealing Her Baby’s Thunder.” Excuse Me?

I have no idea why she’s so furious!

Slate Mini Crossword for Jan. 24, 2025

Take a quick break with our daily 5x5 grid.

The Real Goal of Trump’s Emails Ordering Federal Employees to Narc on DEI Sympathizers

The emails were greeted with jaw-dropping horror by their recipients.

The Oscars Snub So Outrageous It Almost Makes Me Prefer the Golden Globes

It won at the Globes. The academy didn’t even give it a nomination.

President Trump’s Day One Executive Orders Explained

President Trump signed a flurry of executive orders on his first day