Jacob Weisberg's Blog, page 289

The Anti-Abortion Movement’s Backup Plan Won’t Work Without Trump

Donald Trump now holds all the cards on abortion policy.

Why Is a Democratic Governor Covering For Her State’s Disastrous Execution Practices?

Arizona has not shown that it can carry out this execution in a way that respects constitutional rights.

Aileen Cannon’s Final Gift to Trump

Jack Smith was no match for Aileen Cannon's lawlessness.

Jack Smith’s Jan. 6 Trump Report Illuminates One Final Thing

Goodbye, Jack Smith.

Paid to Care: When Class, Power, and Caregiving Collide

“I did an interview and this mom said, I don't want you to say no to my child.”

Help! My Sister-in-Law Wants Me to Pretend Her Ex-Husband Doesn’t Exist. Not Happening.

It's too much.

Which Month Is the Setting for Planes, Trains and Automobiles?

Test your wits on the Slate Quiz for Jan. 14, 2025.

Want to Go Back to School to Switch Careers? Listen to This First.

Let’s say you’ve spent time—and a lot of money—on a new degree. It’s graduation day—what comes next?

Saturdays and Sundays are both for playoff blowouts.

Playoff football is back!

This Year’s New Oscar Front-Runner Is Almost a Masterpiece. Then Comes That Ending.

The many, many questions raised by the ending of The Brutalist.