Threats Against the Judiciary Are Worse Than They’ve Ever Been. These Judges Know Why. Dahlia Lithwick
Some of the worst threats have gone unanswered, or been minimized, or been swept aside under the banner of “free speech.”
The Supreme Court Just Made Its Awful Voting Rights Decision So Much Worse Mark Joseph Stern
SCOTUS rushed out Monday’s decision on an expedited basis, presumably so Alabama would have enough time to enact its new gerrymander before the midterms.
I Need to Ask for Something From My Bosses. It’s Way More Than a Promotion. Doree Shafrir
I’m starting to feel resentful.
The Hidden Reason Your Summer Airline Ticket Feels More Expensive Alex Kirshner
The Iran war and fuel prices are driving up airfare—but travelers are about to find out which costs may never come back down.
I Told My Boyfriend the Wild Tale From My Girls’ Trip. What He Said Is Blowing My Mind. Jessica Stoya
I’m not sure what he meant by that.
Jon Krakauer Wishes He Never Climbed Mount Everest—and Never Wrote Into Thin Air Laura Miller
He wrote a controversial book about a deadly disaster. It became a massive hit. Now he wishes it all would go away. <img src="https://compote.slate.com/images/b9d2ed8c-9a4b-480c-8d07-4dd557a4f0fc.jpeg?crop=1560%2C1040%2Cx0%2Cy0" title="Jon Krakauer Wishes He Never Climbed…
Slate SoundBites for May 12, 2026 Jenny Fey
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