Jacob Weisberg's Blog, page 284

The Power of Queer Romance Set in Post-Nazi Life

Yael van der Wouden’s debut novel, The Safekeep, weaves a tale of obsession and history between two women thrown together in the Dutch countryside

My Daughter Went to a Friend’s House for a Play Date. She Can Never Go Back There.

I’ll be refusing all future invites.

Slate Mini Crossword for Jan. 19, 2025

Take a quick break with our daily 5x5 grid.

Slate Crossword: Something Taken Off Airplanes … or Something Put On Cakes (Five Letters)

Ready for some wordplay? Sharpen your skills with Slate’s puzzle for Jan. 19, 2025.

Can’t Take Four More Years of Trump? Here’s How to Leave America for Good.

Portugal, Spain, and other places that might take you in.

Biden Never Managed to Adjust to This Big Shift on the World Stage

Biden had more foreign policy experience than any president in decades. Why did he get such mixed results?

As Fires Approached LA, Angelenos Turned to Watch Duty

For once, an app that actually adds to the information ecosystem.

I’ve Survived War in Gaza for 15 Months. I Know What I’m Looking Forward to Now.

This moment is overwhelming—and it’s not what I expected.

Every American Should Learn How to Help Out During a Disaster

When a town’s in trouble, neighbors will come out with kayaks, trucks, and hoses.

I Was There When It Happened in New Orleans. What I Saw the Next Two Days Was Even More Surreal.

We were on the hunt for a missing iPhone when we saw the people running.