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Donald Trump Had a Few Good Reasons to Get Samuel Alito on the Phone Dahlia Lithwick and Mark Joseph Stern
It’s not just because SCOTUS will soon be asked to clear the president-elect’s criminal record.
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The new hospital drama plays like an unofficial sequel to ER. Or is it more 24?
My Nephew Said Something Unforgivable to My Daughter. My Sister Won’t Do Anything About It. Nicole Chung
I can’t believe she’s excusing this horrible behavior.
Help! I Think My Boyfriend’s “Funny Family Tradition” Might Have Been a Secret Fetish. Delia Cai
What did I actually agree to here?
Which Number Immediately Follows 55 in the Fibonacci Sequence? Ray Hamel
Test your wits on the Slate Quiz for Jan. 9, 2025.
Slate Mini Crossword for Jan. 9, 2025 Quiara Vasquez
Take a quick break with our daily 5×5 grid.
Greenland’s a Distraction Mary Harris
Can Democrats put up a fight over the cabinet?
The California Wildfires Just Revealed This Very Grim Truth Nitish Pahwa
When the smoke clears, the lies remain.
I Finally Asked My Son Why He Keeps Me Away From His Family. I’m Shocked the Answer Involves My Wealth. Kristin Wong
I’m not sure how to respond to this.