The Most Urgent Lesson for Democrats to Take From Trump’s D.C. Deployment Matt Watkins
Democrats keep making the same mistake—and they need to learn from it before Trump sends the National Guard into another city.
Help! My Sister Made Fun of My Weight for Years. Well, You’d Think She’d Learned Her Lesson. Jenée Desmond-Harris
I don’t know how to shut this down for real.
My Mom and My Son Had a Lovely Relationship. Now I Have to Tell Him It’s Over. Nicole Chung
I wish there was an easy way.
Slate Mini Crossword for Aug. 14, 2025 Adrianne Baik
Take a quick break with our daily 5×5 grid.
My Dad Is About to Be Honored for His Storied Career. No One Knows What He Sacrificed to Get There. Laura Helmuth
He was beloved by all—or so it seems.
There’s Something Very Off About the Way My Younger Colleagues Speak to Me. I Can’t Take It Anymore. Laura Helmuth
They need to learn how to behave!
Ichthyology Is the Branch of Zoology That Involves the Study of Which Animals? Ray Hamel
Test your wits on the Slate Quiz for Aug. 14, 2025. <img src="https://compote.slate.com/images/9bcf8540-2990-4c36-bdd3-82ecf9a4e8ff.jpeg" title="Ichthyology Is the Branch of Zoology That Involves the Study of Which Animals?” />
A Pediatrician on What Matters Most in Your Baby’s First Few Months Zak Rosen
Plus: How to build trust with your pediatrician—and what to ignore when the panic sets in.
Trump Is Right About One Thing When It Comes to Washington Henry Grabar
He’s right that there’s a problem. He’s wrong about what causes and fixes it.