A Priest’s Journey Through Work, Faith, and Controversy John Dickerson
From learning humility as a busboy to facing hatred for his LGBTQ ministry, Father James Martin traces his spiritual evolution.
Slate Mini Crossword for Feb. 21, 2026 Nijah Morris
Take a quick break with our daily 5×5 grid.
The Right-Wing Backlash to Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl Performance Has Only Made Him More Popular Than Ever Chris Molanphy
Long after the right-wing freak-out, the Puerto Rican superstar is getting the last laugh.
I Asked Jamaicans About Cool Runnings. They Have … Mixed Feelings. Nadira Goffe
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From Busboy to Corporate Tool to Priest John Dickerson
John Dickerson and James Martin on finding grace in menial work, LGBTQ ministry, and what the Gospels really say about immigration and welcoming strangers.
SCOTUS Tells Trump His Illegal Tariffs Are Illegal. He Should Be Thanking the Justices. Dahlia Lithwick and Mark Joseph Stern
The high court finally says no to Trump, and the foundational constitutional right that SCOTUS has fallen out of love with.
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Rooted in racism and eugenics, the movement risks normalizing a new kind of masculinity that’s barely even human.
Trump’s Tariffs Aren’t As Dead As You Think They Are Nitish Pahwa
If you’re hoping for grocery prices to go down, I’ve got some bad news.
We Just Saw the Creation of a New Kind of Figure Skating Hero Christina Cauterucci
So long, ice princesses. It’s the Blade Angels’ time.