My Husband and I Haven’t Had Intercourse in Two Years—and We’re Not Even 30. Rich Juzwiak and Jessica Stoya
Leaving him would break my heart.
Slate Crossword: You Can Count on Me! (Six Letters) Quiara Vasquez
Ready for some wordplay? Sharpen your skills with Slate’s puzzle for Aug. 15, 2025.
Slate Mini Crossword for Aug. 15, 2025 Quiara Vasquez
Take a quick break with our daily 5×5 grid.
Think You’re Smarter Than a Slate Senior Editor? Find Out With This Week’s News Quiz. Ray Hamel
Test your knowledge of this week’s big stories.
I Didn’t Want And Just Like That… but I Didn’t Want It to End, Either. Heather Schwedel
Thus concludes one of the most baffling TV shows in recent memory. <img src="https://compote.slate.com/images/65e174d1-73b2-4043-b9c6-14c8c4969f47.jpeg?crop=1560%2C1040%2Cx0%2Cy0" title="I Didn’t Want And Just Like That… but I Didn’t Want It to End, Either.” />
The Image That Defines Trump’s Reign of Terror Is … a Subway Sandwich? Christina Cauterucci
Sometimes, the only way to fight fascism is with a $5 footlong.
And Just Like That… Goes Out With One Final Turd—Literally David Mack
Each remaining character gets a conclusion to their arc, however dissatisfying. <img src="https://compote.slate.com/images/82b3d56b-6059-40b0-b619-4f7bb60debee.jpeg?crop=1560%2C1040%2Cx0%2Cy0" title="And Just Like That… Goes Out With One Final Turd—Literally” />
Trump Uses Emergency Powers to Deploy Troops in American City, Again. Emily Bazelon, Jamelle Bouie, and John Dickerson
He wants us to get used to seeing troops on the streets.