Ryan Murphy’s Latest Show Is a Reminder of Why He’s a Hitmaker David Mack
The Beauty showcases Ryan Murphy at his best: big-name stars, lots of sex, an embrace of trash.
Slate Crossword: Median Democrat, in a Reactionary Stereotype (Seven Letters) Nancy Serrano-Wu
Ready for some wordplay? Sharpen your skills with Slate’s puzzle for Jan. 21, 2026.
Help! I Think I Might’ve Found the One. But His Sleep “Routine” Really Freaks Me Out. Jenée Desmond-Harris
One time, I actually thought he was dead.
Craigslist Will Outlive Us All Kate Lindsay
Against all odds, Craigslist has been kept alive by nostalgic users who refuse to give it up.
Is a Strangely Articulate Bald-headed Child the Most Adorable Person on TV? Nadira Goffe, Laura Miller, and Stephen Metcalf
The new Game of Thrones prequel is short on thrones but rich with charm.
Brooks Koepka Is Back. Questions for LIV Golf Remain. Alex Kirshner, Ben Lindbergh, and Lindsay Gibbs
Despite many hundreds of millions of dollars, LIV Golf seems to have been fully sidelined by the PGA Tour just two years after its inception.
There’s a Chilling Reason Why Trump’s Justice Department Has Redefined Dissent as Terrorism Mark Joseph Stern
This is how the government turns protected speech into a federal crime.
I’ve Been Harboring a Secret, Messy Crush. The Consequences Could Be Devastating. Jessica Stoya
My boyfriend has no clue.