Pete Hegseth’s Go-To Dodge in His Confirmation Hearing Jim Newell
He found a familiar scapegoat.
Taylor Sheridan’s Newest Hit Is the Perfect Show for Our Times Rebecca Onion
Landman is full of anti-lib rants and cartoonish women.
Ivanka Trump Has Emerged to Express Some Thoughts on the Seriousness of the Presidency Ben Mathis-Lilley
She really feels bad for her father.
The Anti-Abortion Movement’s Backup Plan Won’t Work Without Trump Mary Ziegler
Donald Trump now holds all the cards on abortion policy.
Why Is a Democratic Governor Covering For Her State’s Disastrous Execution Practices? Austin Sarat
Arizona has not shown that it can carry out this execution in a way that respects constitutional rights.
Aileen Cannon’s Final Gift to Trump Dahlia Lithwick and Mark Joseph Stern
Jack Smith was no match for Aileen Cannon’s lawlessness.
Jack Smith’s Jan. 6 Trump Report Illuminates One Final Thing Shirin Ali
Goodbye, Jack Smith.
Paid to Care: When Class, Power, and Caregiving Collide Anna Sale
“I did an interview and this mom said, I don’t want you to say no to my child.”
Which Month Is the Setting for Planes, Trains and Automobiles? Ray Hamel
Test your wits on the Slate Quiz for Jan. 14, 2025. <img src="https://compote.slate.com/images/398b81a5-9de9-4451-bb51-a150db7e6360.jpeg" title="Which Month Is the Setting for Planes, Trains and Automobiles?” />