Jacob Weisberg's Blog, page 77

My Ex-Wife Has Some Seriously Warped Beliefs About What My Daughter Should Be Doing Now That She’s a Teen

She claims she's just trying to "help."

Slate Mini Crossword for Aug. 2, 2025

Take a quick break with our daily 5x5 grid.

People Say My Generation Doesn’t Have Sex. As a 26-Year-Old Man, I Can Tell You What’s Really Going On.

"My friends and I—we talk about sex a lot."

I Quit Drinking. It’s Great. There’s Just One Small Problem.

How do I deal with my emotions without whiskey?

These Three Judges Might Just Restore Your Faith in the Courts

Reynolds Holding’s new book details how a trio of judges are trying to protect democracy.

Trump Fired the Person in Charge of the Job Numbers. It Brings Him Closer to a Sinister Goal.

Yes, Trump firing the BLS commissioner is bad. Really bad.

Trump’s Official Trade Policy Is to Be As Incoherent As Possible

Tax rates are being set by a mix of the president’s confusion, avarice, and personal grievance.

I Had to Move In With My Boyfriend After Just Two Weeks of Dating. It’s Actually Working Out—Except for One Thing.

It's only fair.

My In-Laws Asked Us for an Impossible Favor. My Husband Has Made It Even Worse.

I'm at capacity.

My Wife Is Mourning a Goldfish Like It’s a Person. This Is Messed Up.

Again: It's a goldfish.