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Has Trump’s immigration policy become an albatross despite its successes at the border?
It Might Be the Most Overlooked Deal in Streaming. Now It’s Back for Another Year. Sam Adams
Channing Tatum’s festival darling has him earning the best reviews of his career—and it’s already available online.
It Was Mocked as Cringe Resistance Liberalism. A New Generation of Activists Has Embraced It as an Anti-ICE Symbol. Kate Lindsay
With its red hand-knit hats, the online crafting community is creating potent tools of activism—and reminding the world of its political roots.
One of 2025’s Biggest Books Came Out of Nowhere. After Reading It, I Think I Understand Why. Rebecca Onion
The Correspondent, a debut novel from an unpublished author, was one of the year’s surprise hits. I see the appeal.
I’m a Psychoanalyst. I Know the Damage ICE Is Doing to Our Children—and How Long It Will Last. Nancy Burke
Here’s what I tell the clinicians I supervise.
Slate Crossword: Get Too Old for This S—, Perhaps? (Six Letters) Quiara Vasquez
Ready for some wordplay? Sharpen your skills with Slate’s puzzle for Jan. 29, 2026.