My Son’s New Passion Is Harmless. But Telling His Father Might End My Marriage. Allison Price
Should I keep it a secret?
I Want to Help My Family Through a Medical Emergency. But Not Like This. Allison Price
This ultimatum feels cruel.
Court Bends Space-Time Continuum to Shield Police From Liability Daryl James and Justin Pearson
People who sue the government must play qualified immunity roulette. Scott rolled the dice and lost.
What Does It Mean if Someone Is a Dab Hand? Ray Hamel
Test your wits on the Slate Quiz for July 7, 2025. <img src="https://compote.slate.com/images/269a8f8f-070e-4891-adee-5cce2b8489be.jpeg" title="What Does It Mean if Someone Is a Dab Hand?” />
Slate Mini Crossword for July 7, 2025 Kiran Pandey
Take a quick break with our daily 5×5 grid.
Slate Crossword: Who “Hates Me” or “Loves You,” in Hit Songs (Three Letters) Tim Croce
Ready for some wordplay? Sharpen your skills with Slate’s puzzle for July 7, 2025.
Becoming a Parent Is a Process Zak Rosen, Jamilah Lemieux, and Elizabeth Newcamp
Plus: reclaiming the newborn years.
I Accidentally Found My Husband’s Secret “Friend.” Oh, God. Rich Juzwiak
There is no earthly way I could satisfy him like that.
You Know You Should Do It With Your Younger Kids. Maybe Try It With the 8-and-up Set Too. Laura Wheatman Hill
It might feel weird, at first, to get back into the co-reading habit. Try it anyway!
I Have a Little Secret for Not Stinking in the Summer Emma Nadler
Your armpits aren’t the only place you can apply deodorant.