The Slatest for Aug. 31: The Moms Taking On Clarence Thomas Over Gun Laws Slate Staff
Stories about student loan payments, Ron DeSantis’ “war on woke,” and … beavers?
The Most Galling Part of Clarence Thomas’ Latest Ethics Disclosure Dahlia Lithwick and Mark Joseph Stern
Thomas, apparently, is the real victim in all this.
Who Is Really to Blame for the High School Football Scam That Duped ESPN? Joel Anderson, Stefan Fatsis, and Josh Levin
A gripping new Max documentary raises new questions about why a con man succeeded so spectacularly.
Donald Trump’s 2024 calendar is filling up David Plotz, Emily Bazelon, and John Dickerson
Trials and primaries will keep him busy
The Dark, Thrilling Drama That’s Poised to Become Netflix’s Next Squid Game Nadira Goffe
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How You’ll Know You Can Finally Call Twitter “X” Nitish Pahwa
There’s a moment that will make clear when it’s time.
My Daughter Says She Has a “Messed Up Relationship to Exercise.” I Think She’s Just Lazy. Nicole Chung
Parenting advice on exercise, greedy stepkids, and surviving the toddler years.
I Taught the AP Class Ron DeSantis Gutted. He Can’t Shake This Racist Shooting. Aymann Ismail
A Florida teacher on why the tragedy in Jacksonville can’t be divorced from the governor’s “war on woke.”
Lessons From a Racist Instagram and the Teens It Hurt Zak Rosen, Jamilah Lemieux, and Elizabeth Newcamp
Journalist Dashka Slater on her new book, Accountable.