It’s the Last Year of K–12 Schools as We Know Them. Guess Who’s to Blame. Adam Laats
School funding is about to drop off a fiscal cliff. Costs will stay the same. What then?
My Boyfriend Works for the Department of War. It Might Be a Deal-Breaker. Jenée Desmond-Harris
It’s keeping me up at night.
My Kid Has Discovered a Rare Childhood Rite of Passage. My Neighbor Is Determined to Ruin It. Arionne Nettles
It’s going to be a long summer.
Slate SoundBites for June 1, 2026 Jenny Fey
Build your answer from the sound up with our new game, SoundBites!
I’m Banned From My Grandson’s Graduation. I Know What I Did Was Bad—But Not This Bad. Arionne Nettles
I’m not even the one who started it.
What Is the Definition for the Word Ebullient? Ray Hamel
Test your wits on the Slate Quiz for June 1, 2026. <img src="https://compote.slate.com/images/269a8f8f-070e-4891-adee-5cce2b8489be.jpeg" title="What Is the Definition for the Word Ebullient?” />
Slate Mini Crossword for June 1, 2026 Kavin Pawittranon
Take a quick break with our daily 5×5 grid.
Slate Crossword: Leader Who Was Actually of Average Height (Eight Letters) Tim Croce
Ready for some wordplay? Sharpen your skills with Slate’s puzzle for June 1, 2026.
The John Roberts vs. Donald Trump Story Conceals Something More Sinister Dahlia Lithwick and Mark Joseph Stern
The Supreme Court has entered its final stretch of the term, with about two dozen opinions to hand down before the justices flee for their summer break.