I Have a Controversial Plan for My Kid. It Involves a Leash. Logan Sachon
People are so judgmental.
Trump Wants Revenge for the Russia Investigation. The Administration Is Going After a Familiar Face. Fred Kaplan
This is a betrayal of the CIA’s charter, and a demolition of its overall credibility.
Why Did a Ph.D. Candidate Murder Four College Students in Idaho? A New Docuseries Attempts an Answer. Rebecca Onion
Bryan Kohberger was set to go to trial for the 2022 killings of four undergrad students. Then he pleaded guilty.
Slate Crossword: Glass or Gershwin (Three Letters) Chandi Deitmer
Ready for some wordplay? Sharpen your skills with Slate’s puzzle for July 11, 2025.
Are the Tattoos of Love Island USA Ugly or Merely Misunderstood? A Tattoo Artist Weighs In. Nadira Goffe
Ace’s big “Ace”? Pepe’s Joker? Austin’s machine-gun cherub? Here’s a professional’s opinion. <img src="https://compote.slate.com/images/3d2d37dc-ebcf-4524-9c99-c29d891b2e4b.jpeg?crop=1560%2C1040%2Cx0%2Cy0" title="Are the Tattoos of Love Island USA Ugly or Merely Misunderstood? A Tattoo Artist Weighs In.”…
My Wife Is Obsessed With a Terrible Movie Series. There’s Only One Way I Can Tolerate It. Jenée Desmond-Harris
Prudie replies to readers’ comments and suggestions.
Think You’re Smarter Than a Slate Staff Writer? Find Out With This Week’s News Quiz. Ray Hamel
Test your knowledge of this week’s big stories.
Slate Mini Crossword for July 11, 2025 Adrianne Baik
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