The Demise of Outdoor Dining Isn’t Really Anyone’s Preference. So How Did We End Up Here? Henry Grabar
“This rollout has been nothing short of disastrous,” one council member said.
Help! My Mother-in-Law Came to Live With Us. Now Every Time We Have Sex, She Starts Acting Really Weird. Emily Yoffe
She’s sick, so I don’t know that I can kick her out.
The Rehearsal’s Latest Episode Makes a Very Dark Joke. But It Doesn’t End There. Sam Adams
Remember Nathan Fielder’s outerwear brand? It’s gotten a timely refresh. <img src="https://compote.slate.com/images/08b47212-8d38-4651-a28d-23f284032ee7.jpeg?crop=1560%2C1040%2Cx0%2Cy0" title="The Rehearsal’s Latest Episode Makes a Very Dark Joke. But It Doesn’t End There.” />
The Only Thing Online That Can Reliably Cheer Me Up Anymore Laura Miller
Duncombe House Diaries is about people who want to fix something instead of destroying it.
I Nursed My Child for Four Years and 17 Days. Believe Me, I’ve Heard Your Opinion. Margo Steines
I have a lot of thoughts about the “ick” reaction this brings on.
My Husband Doesn’t Want to Allow Our Daughter to Lock Her Door. But I Think She Might Have a Good Reason. Allison Price
I’d want my door locked if I were her.
Where Would You Be Most Likely to See a Group of People Called a claque? Ray Hamel
Test your wits on the Slate Quiz for April 28, 2025. <img src="https://compote.slate.com/images/269a8f8f-070e-4891-adee-5cce2b8489be.jpeg" title="Where Would You Be Most Likely to See a Group of People Called a claque?” />
Slate Mini Crossword for April 28, 2025 Quiara Vasquez
Take a quick break with our daily 5×5 grid.
Are Public Schools the Supreme Court’s Next Target? Mary Harris
Is teaching religious doctrine less “indoctrination” than a book with a gay character?