I’m a Hunter. I Study Mass Shootings. Here’s What the Debate Over Gun Ownership Is Missing. Michael Rocque
Keeping a gun can mean a lot of different things to a lot of different people.
The Very Hardcore History of the Tamest Drink Imaginable N.C. Stevens
Does your favorite beverage have a declassified government dossier attached to it? Thought not.
What Does It Mean for Something to Be Piquant? Ray Hamel
Test your wits on the Slate Quiz for Oct. 14, 2024. <img src="https://compote.slate.com/images/269a8f8f-070e-4891-adee-5cce2b8489be.jpeg" title="What Does It Mean for Something to Be Piquant?” />
Swing-State Politics Is Rotting Our Brains and Harming Democracy David Faris
Enough about fracking Pennsylvania!
An Abortion Fund Took a Stand Against Israel’s War in Gaza. The Fallout Was Extreme. Christina Cauterucci
The controversy is part of a major crisis brewing in nonprofits.
My Cousin Took Over Babysitting Duties From Me for One Afternoon. Her Stupid Mistake Led to a Devastating Tragedy. Allison Price
I wish I could take back what happened.
An Extremely Online Hurricane Season Mary Harris
The images may not be real, but the anger sure is.
Take a Flying Leap, in This Week’s Open Thread
Join Slate’s open thread for the week of October 14.
My Boyfriend is a Hot, Traveling Musician. I Bet You Know Where This is Going. Rich Juzwiak
I don’t want him to meet someone else the same way he met me.
Why Online Parenting Experts Are Embracing the Most Irritating Advice Possible Olga Mecking
A capacity for “emotion regulation” is the new “generational wealth.” Or so some influencers are saying.