Charlie Kirk Helped Create an American Culture That Would Laugh at His Death Aymann Ismail
It’s hard to take the outrage about this kind of dark humor seriously.
Putin Is Testing the West. Trump’s Response Is Not Comforting. Fred Kaplan
Russia’s violation of Polish airspace constitutes a sign of Putin’s blatant disrespect, even contempt, for the American president.
The Stories Behind Two New Movies Are Devastating. The Results Are Also Extraordinary. Sam Adams
It’s nearly impossible to get footage out of Gaza, but two new movies still demand to be seen.
I Cheated on My Ex-Wife for Years. She Took Me Back. Unfortunately, the Reason I Cheated Remains. Jessica Stoya and Rich Juzwiak
Maybe confronting her is the only way.
Help! My Best Friend Totally Bailed on a Major Life Event. I’m Thinking of Returning the Favor. Jenée Desmond-Harris and Lizzie O’Leary
Prudie says: “I think it’s time for a Big Hard Uncomfortable Talk.”
Slate Crossword: Sssome Ssslithering Ssspecimens (Four Letters) Quiara Vasquez
Ready for some wordplay? Sharpen your skills with Slate’s puzzle for Sept. 11, 2025.
Was Bluesky Actually Celebrating the Death of Charlie Kirk? Alex Kirshner
Despite what right-wing influencers want you to believe, liberals actually hate political violence.
The Buzziest Video Game of the Year Is Here. Its Success Proves Something. Joshua Rivera
Hollow Knight: Silksong, the sequel to one of gaming’s biggest surprise hits, offers a way forward in a bleak industry.