Jacob Weisberg's Blog, page 47

My Sister-in-Law Told Me a Drunken Confession About Her Family. Now She’s Begging Me to Keep Quiet.

I didn't ask for this!

My Husband Claims This Big Part of Parenting Is Entirely My Job. No Thanks!

He should be able to do this by now.

Help! My Wife Swears that Allowing Alcohol into Our Home Is a Slippery Slope. I’m Tired of It.

She's wrong!

Help! I Went Camping With Friends and Things Took a Flirty Turn. What a Mess.

It's all a bit juvenile.

What Is the British Term for a Public, Open-Air Swimming Pool?

Test your wits on the Slate Quiz for Sept. 1, 2025.

Slate Mini Crossword for Sept. 1, 2025

Take a quick break with our daily 5x5 grid.

It Was Your Favorite “Futuristic” Treat in the 1990s. You’d Be Surprised What It’s Being Used for Now.

Let the ice cream of the future take you on an emotional roller coaster.

They’re Some of the Country’s Most Vulnerable Citizens—and Trump’s Newest Target

The full force of federal law enforcement is coming down on the people least able to protect themselves.

My Conservative In-Laws Adore My Daughter. How Do I Push Back—Without Ruining Everything?

Boundary-setting conversations are great. But they don’t cover everything. Here’s what you need to know.

There’s One Thing I Thought I’d Never Do As a Dominant Straight Guy. Well, Here We Are.

It feels like such a submissive thing.