How Hard Is It to Pull an Airplane, Like Michael B. Jordan Does in Creed III? Nadira Goffe
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I Somehow Ended Up Footing the Bill for My Friend’s Entire Vacation Athena Valentine
She paid for one meal.
Ilhan Omar Has Had a Jewish Spokesman Defending Her for Years. Then the Right Came for Him. Aymann Ismail
Jeremy Slevin wants people to see the real Omar.
What the Train in East Palestine Never Should Have Been Transporting Levi Helm
It’s time for a plastic reckoning. The East Palestine train derailment shows why.
Can Georgia Republicans Really Fire a Prosecutor for Indicting Trump? Norman L. Eisen and Fred Wertheimer
Donald Trump’s allies are now attempting to interfere with the ongoing grand jury investigation into his misconduct.
The Education Trend That Is Exacerbating the Youth Mental Health Emergency John MacPhee
The timing couldn’t be worse.
When Boundaries Are Tested In A Polyamorous Relationship Danny M. Lavery
Talking about avoiding the relationship escalator with guest Sharon Lurye.
My Father Said He Wishes Our Relationship Was More Like His With His Dog Jamilah Lemieux
Parenting advice on dog-loving dads, sickly kids, and far-away aunts.
Think You’re Smarter Than Slate’s Politics Director? Find Out With This Week’s News Quiz. Ray Hamel
Test your knowledge of this week’s big stories.