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Everyone Is Telling the Same Story About Higher Education. It’s Completely Wrong. Ethan Ris
I study higher education for a living. The data doesn’t lie.
Slate Crossword: Where to Find the ABCs in a Classroom? (Nine Letters) Tim Croce
Ready for some wordplay? Sharpen your skills with Slate’s puzzle for May 6, 2026.
The Most Powerful Way to Fight the Exhaustion of the Trump Era Was Figured Out Decades Ago Rennie McDougall
This isn’t the first time there has been a crackdown on anything outside the “norm.”
I’ve Developed a Crush … On a Soon-to-Be Family Member. I Think It’s Mutual. Jenée Desmond-Harris
It’s strange but I can’t help it.
Slate SoundBites for May 6, 2026 Jenny Fey
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My Boorish Uncle Tells Wild, Inappropriate Stories. But What My Wife Wants Me to Do About Them Is Beyond. Jenée Desmond-Harris
I know she’s offended, but this is impossible.