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My Wife Is Going to Alienate Our Friends With Her Ridiculous Wedding Gift Philosophy

My Wife Is Going to Alienate Our Friends With Her Ridiculous Wedding Gift Philosophy

I just want to be fair.

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I Know Why My Son Moved Back Home. I’m Scared to Find Out Why He’s Staying.

I Know Why My Son Moved Back Home. I’m Scared to Find Out Why He’s Staying.

It's been long enough, right?

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Slate SoundBites for April 8, 2026

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A Friend Messaged Me Asking About My “Divorce.” This Is the First I Hear of It!

A Friend Messaged Me Asking About My “Divorce.” This Is the First I Hear of It!

I should've expected the rumor.

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My Neighbor Said Something Unacceptable to My Daughter. My Husband Refused to Step Up—So Someone Had To.

My Neighbor Said Something Unacceptable to My Daughter. My Husband Refused to Step Up—So Someone Had To.

This should've been my husband's job.

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The Mason–Dixon Line Was Originally Drawn to Settle a Dispute Between Which Two U.S. States?

The Mason–Dixon Line Was Originally Drawn to Settle a Dispute Between Which Two U.S. States?

Test your wits on the Slate Quiz for April 8, 2026.

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Slate Mini Crossword for April 8, 2026

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Slate Crossword: Org. Sponsoring a Magic Gathering? (Three Letters)

Ready for some wordplay? Sharpen your skills with Slate’s puzzle for April 8, 2026.

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What Can a Senator Do to Stop Trump?

Why Sen. Mark Warner is “pre-bunking” midterm election threats.

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Lonelygirl15 Was the Most Famous YouTuber in the World. No One Had Any Idea Who She Really Was.

Lonelygirl15 Was the Most Famous YouTuber in the World. No One Had Any Idea Who She Really Was.

A mysterious 20-year old viral phenomenon that helped birth the internet as we know it.

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<em>The Drama</em> Cordially Invites You to Another High Concept A24 Cringefest

The Drama Cordially Invites You to Another High Concept A24 Cringefest

How bad would the skeletons in the closet have to be for anyone to not want to marry someone who looks like Zendaya or Robert Pattinson? This is The Drama.

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The AI Book Scandal Rocking Publishing

The buzzy new release was pulled from shelves after AI allegations went viral.

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Trump Is Just Openly Threatening War Crimes

Trump Is Just Openly Threatening War Crimes

What kind of person talks like this—let alone a president at war?...

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What Kind of Person Talks Like This—Let Alone a President at War?

What Kind of Person Talks Like This—Let Alone a President at War?

What kind of person talks like this—let alone a president at war?...

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The Definitive Family Sitcom of the 2000s Is Back. You’ll Never Guess What Its Star Has Been Up To.

The Definitive Family Sitcom of the 2000s Is Back. You’ll Never Guess What Its Star Has Been Up To.

Malcolm in the Middle has returned. It took 10 years to make it happen....

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When Men Ask Me This One Question On a First Date, They Never Hear From Me Again

When Men Ask Me This One Question On a First Date, They Never Hear From Me Again

Jessica Stoya replies to readers’ comments and suggestions....

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I Didn’t Want to Be the Jerk Who Dumps a Guy After Bad Sex. Hoo Boy.

I Didn’t Want to Be the Jerk Who Dumps a Guy After Bad Sex. Hoo Boy.

Rich Juzwiak replies to readers’ comments and suggestions....

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Slate Pears Game 233: Apr. 6, 2026

Today's puzzle has seven pears....

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There’s One Ingredient That America Has Never Really Accepted in Burger Form. But That May Be About to Change.

There’s One Ingredient That America Has Never Really Accepted in Burger Form. But That May Be About to Change.

Anyone feeling a bit peckish?...

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There’s a Reason MAGA Figures Can’t Seem to Stop Talking About Aliens. It’s Much Darker Than It Appears.

There’s a Reason MAGA Figures Can’t Seem to Stop Talking About Aliens. It’s Much Darker Than It Appears.

The scary part is where these beliefs are coming from....

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A FEMA Official Said He Got Teleported to Waffle House. It’s Part of a Dark Trend.

A FEMA Official Said He Got Teleported to Waffle House. It’s Part of a Dark Trend.

The scary part is where these beliefs are coming from....

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Help! I’m Making a Big Change in My Love Life. Being Honest About My Past Could Sabotage It.

Help! I’m Making a Big Change in My Love Life. Being Honest About My Past Could Sabotage It.

How do I frame this?...

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I Once Thought Parents Were to Blame for What My Family Is Going Through. Now I Realize How Wrong I Was.

I Once Thought Parents Were to Blame for What My Family Is Going Through. Now I Realize How Wrong I Was.

I need a reset button....

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My Daughter’s Sport Has Taken a Sudden Turn. She’s Too Young for This.

My Daughter’s Sport Has Taken a Sudden Turn. She’s Too Young for This.

I want her to have fun....

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My Family Cut Me Off for a Cruel Reason. I’m Haunted by an Outstanding Question.

My Family Cut Me Off for a Cruel Reason. I’m Haunted by an Outstanding Question.

I want to know, but I don't want to ask....

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Our Neighbor’s Kid Behaved Badly. But My Husband’s Reaction Crossed a Line.

Our Neighbor’s Kid Behaved Badly. But My Husband’s Reaction Crossed a Line.

He went too far....

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Slate SoundBites for April 6, 2026

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She Was Put in Jail in Texas for an Abortion. Blame the Supreme Court for What Happened Next.

She Was Put in Jail in Texas for an Abortion. Blame the Supreme Court for What Happened Next.

There has been a significant uptick in prosecutions related to conduct during pregnancy, especially since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade....

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Her Murder Had Been Cold for Decades. Five Gen Zers Attempted to Solve It. It Took Them Somewhere the Detectives Never Imagined.

Her Murder Had Been Cold for Decades. Five Gen Zers Attempted to Solve It. It Took Them Somewhere the Detectives Never Imagined.

Jessica Roberts made one final plea to the detectives working her mother’s murder case. That call changed everything....

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Trump Vs The Pope

As a White Sox fan, this pope deeply understands Jesus’s teachings about loving the least of these....

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Parents Should Pay Attention to Melania’s Vision For Classrooms

Parents Should Pay Attention to Melania’s Vision For Classrooms

No, AI cannot replace teachers....

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I Have the Holy Trinity of Sex Problems. I Know What Would Solve Them, but I’m Too Scared to Try.

I Have the Holy Trinity of Sex Problems. I Know What Would Solve Them, but I’m Too Scared to Try.

My situation could be remedied if I expanded my options....

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I’m Fat, Unattractive, and My Standards Are Way Too High. I Think I’ve Found the Solution, but It Scares the Hell Out of Me.

I’m Fat, Unattractive, and My Standards Are Way Too High. I Think I’ve Found the Solution, but It Scares the Hell Out of Me.

My situation could be remedied if I expanded my options....

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Slate Pears Game 232: Apr. 5, 2026

Today's puzzle has 10 pears....

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I Put in All the Effort to Make Holidays Special for Our Family. My Wife Finds a Way to Ruin It Every Time.

I Put in All the Effort to Make Holidays Special for Our Family. My Wife Finds a Way to Ruin It Every Time.

I'd rather she didn't participate....

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Slate Mini Crossword for April 5, 2026

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Slate Crossword: “… Which Is Going to Be Hilarious, Amirite?!?” (12 Letters)

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We Asked A.I. to Build Us a Video Game. The Result Was Strange.

We Asked A.I. to Build Us a Video Game. The Result Was Strange.

It’s like The Oregon Trail for podcasting, but with less dysentery....

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On Easter, Ham and Lamb Get All the Attention. But There’s a Lesser Known Culinary Tradition That’s Even More Satisfying.

On Easter, Ham and Lamb Get All the Attention. But There’s a Lesser Known Culinary Tradition That’s Even More Satisfying.

Sometimes holding back can be the most nourishing thing of all....

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I’ve Been in a Long, Abusive Affair With My Favorite Bedroom Appliance. I Finally Dared Ask What It’s Doing to Me.

I’ve Been in a Long, Abusive Affair With My Favorite Bedroom Appliance. I Finally Dared Ask What It’s Doing to Me.

Every morning I do it again, and again. Maybe that's OK....

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My Wife’s Sister Dropped Her 1-Year-Old Twins With Us Due to a Family Emergency. When She Texted Us an Update, I Was Floored.

My Wife’s Sister Dropped Her 1-Year-Old Twins With Us Due to a Family Emergency. When She Texted Us an Update, I Was Floored.

Fool me once!...

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My Boyfriend Has a Naughty Desire. But His Double Standard Is So Unfair, I Think I Have to Reject It on Principle.

My Boyfriend Has a Naughty Desire. But His Double Standard Is So Unfair, I Think I Have to Reject It on Principle.

He's getting what he wants. Why can't it?...

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Slate Pears Game 231: Apr. 4, 2026

Today's puzzle has six pears....

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It’s a Design Principle That Has Transformed the World and Even Saved Lives. It’s Gone Way Too Far.

It’s a Design Principle That Has Transformed the World and Even Saved Lives. It’s Gone Way Too Far.

It’s time to rethink usability....

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My Daughter Made an Honest Mistake While Babysitting Her Cousins. My Sister Is Taking It Too Far.

My Daughter Made an Honest Mistake While Babysitting Her Cousins. My Sister Is Taking It Too Far.

This could’ve happened to anyone....

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My Husband Wants Us to Help His Slimeball Brother Hide Out From the Law. I Have a Different Idea.

My Husband Wants Us to Help His Slimeball Brother Hide Out From the Law. I Have a Different Idea.

How is this my problem?...

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Slate Mini Crossword for April 4, 2026

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The Author of Say Nothing Has a New True-Crime Book. It’s Remarkable.

The Author of Say Nothing Has a New True-Crime Book. It’s Remarkable.

London Falling finds, in the death of one teenager, both a private loss and a parable of the decay of a once-great city....

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Who Could Possibly Want the Worst Job in Trump’s Cabinet?

Who Could Possibly Want the Worst Job in Trump’s Cabinet?

Welcome to this week’s edition of the Surge....

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The Attorney General and the Solicitor General Just Discovered the Limits of Blind Loyalty

Unable to jail the President’s enemies, a terrible attorney general discovers venality and bootlicking are not enough....

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The Spice Economy

Maryland-based spice company, McCormick, is absorbing Unilever’s food division in a massive “takeunder.”...

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The Internet Loves To Hate Chappell Roan

The Internet Loves To Hate Chappell Roan

What seems like celebrity gossip ends up being used by bad actors online to smear Chappell Roan and discredit her progressive values....

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The Economy Is in Even Rougher Shape Than It Looks

The Economy Is in Even Rougher Shape Than It Looks

Things aren’t giving way just yet—but they’re getting shakier and shakier....

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Racked by Indecision, Women Are Buying Multiple Wedding Dresses—and Regretting Them All

Racked by Indecision, Women Are Buying Multiple Wedding Dresses—and Regretting Them All

Racked with indecision and an overwhelming number of options, women are buying multiple wedding dresses—and regretting them all....

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The Surprisingly Hopeful Lesson From Pam Bondi’s Failed Tenure at DOJ

The Surprisingly Hopeful Lesson From Pam Bondi’s Failed Tenure at DOJ

The real reason Pam Bondi was fired....

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I Told My Friend Some Private Things About My Wife. Now I’m in Big Trouble.

I Told My Friend Some Private Things About My Wife. Now I’m in Big Trouble.

How do I fix this?...

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My Toddler Looks Different After a Few Days With My Parents. I’m OK With It, But My Wife Is Furious.

My Toddler Looks Different After a Few Days With My Parents. I’m OK With It, But My Wife Is Furious.

It'll grow back!...

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My Wife’s Reaction to My Secret Desire Surprised and Excited Me. Then I Realized What She Meant.

My Wife’s Reaction to My Secret Desire Surprised and Excited Me. Then I Realized What She Meant.

I want it so bad....

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Slate Pears Game 230: Apr. 3, 2026

Today's puzzle has six pears....

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There’s a Clear Pattern to Who Trump Throws Under the Bus

There’s a Clear Pattern to Who Trump Throws Under the Bus

These women’s ousters tell us something important about this president, his administration, and his movement....

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In Defense of The Pitt’s Most Divisive Character

In Defense of The Pitt’s Most Divisive Character

One of the biggest debates about HBO Max’s medical drama has devolved into a lot of people misunderstanding the show....

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Can You Name That Political Memoir? A Slate Quiz.

We’re in prime politicians-releasing-platitude-filled-books season. But do you know how platitude-filled?...

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If You Can Pass This Very Hard 2028 Political Memoir Quiz, You Get to Be President

If You Can Pass This Very Hard 2028 Political Memoir Quiz, You Get to Be President

We’re in prime politicians-releasing-platitude-filled-books season. But do you know how platitude-filled?...

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My Mom Got a Call That I Was in a Horrific Accident. What She Did Next Can’t Be Undone.

My Mom Got a Call That I Was in a Horrific Accident. What She Did Next Can’t Be Undone.

I feel helpless....

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I Don’t Let Anyone I Date Meet My Parents. That’s Not a Red Flag. I Have a Very Good Reason Why.

I Don’t Let Anyone I Date Meet My Parents. That’s Not a Red Flag. I Have a Very Good Reason Why.

Prudie replies to readers’ comments and suggestions....

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Slate SoundBites for April 3, 2026

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Think You’re Smarter Than Slate’s Managing Audience Development Editor? Find Out With This Week’s News Quiz.

Test your knowledge of this week’s big stories....

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Slate Mini Crossword for April 3, 2026

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Why Everyone Is Freaking Out About Private Credit

Why Everyone Is Freaking Out About Private Credit

Subprime vibes, suboptimal outlooks....

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Trump’s First Speech About the War With Iran Explained Absolutely Nothing

Trump’s First Speech About the War With Iran Explained Absolutely Nothing

Let's take stock of just how much Trump is distorting the truth about this war....

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“It’s a New World. It’s the Same Constitution.”

“It’s a New World. It’s the Same Constitution.”

Now that a challenge has finally reached the Supreme Court, is birthright citizenship any safer?...

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Former Attorney General Pam Bondi Was Memed Out of a Job

Former Attorney General Pam Bondi Was Memed Out of a Job

Despite Bondi’s best efforts to appease Trump, she ultimately failed to lock in her status within his Cabinet....

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One of the Most Famous Trials in U.S. History Disproves Trump’s Birthright Citizenship Case

One of the Most Famous Trials in U.S. History Disproves Trump’s Birthright Citizenship Case

As it happens, there is a direct precedent under U.S. law, well known to the drafters of the 14th Amendment....

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My Husband Loves His Easter Tradition Because I Do All the Work. This Year He’s in for a Surprise.

My Husband Loves His Easter Tradition Because I Do All the Work. This Year He’s in for a Surprise.

I'm out....

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My Sister Kept Her Man a Secret for 25 Years. Now That I Know Why, I Wish She’d Never Told Me.

My Sister Kept Her Man a Secret for 25 Years. Now That I Know Why, I Wish She’d Never Told Me.

He is not who he says he is....

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Why Have Zendaya and Robert Pattinson Been Hiding the Twist of Their New A24 Movie? Because It’s a Disaster.

Why Have Zendaya and Robert Pattinson Been Hiding the Twist of Their New A24 Movie? Because It’s a Disaster.

The Drama shows what happens when edgelord comedy goes very, very wrong....

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Zendaya and Robert Pattinson Have Been Hiding the Premise of Their New A24 Movie. I’ve Seen It, and, Welp.

Zendaya and Robert Pattinson Have Been Hiding the Premise of Their New A24 Movie. I’ve Seen It, and, Welp.

The Drama shows what happens when edgelord comedy goes very, very wrong....

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My Wife Is Begging for a Repeat of My Special Performance in Bed. I Have Bad News.

My Wife Is Begging for a Repeat of My Special Performance in Bed. I Have Bad News.

What have I done?...

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My Wife’s Ideas About Who Should Father Our Child Are Absurd. But I’ve Got a Trump Card.

My Wife’s Ideas About Who Should Father Our Child Are Absurd. But I’ve Got a Trump Card.

Prudie says: “This is not the hill you want to die on.”...

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Slate Pears Game 229: Apr. 2, 2026

Today's puzzle has seven pears....

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An Acclaimed Scientist Brought Attachment Theory to the Masses—and the Masses Completely Misunderstood It. His New Book Sets the Record Straight.

An Acclaimed Scientist Brought Attachment Theory to the Masses—and the Masses Completely Misunderstood It. His New Book Sets the Record Straight.

Amir Levine’s book Attached sold 2 million copies and brought attachment theory to the masses. Then influencers turned it into clickbait-y mush....

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Donald Trump’s Approval Rating Is Tanking. Unfortunately, That Doesn’t Mean What You Think It Does.

Donald Trump’s Approval Rating Is Tanking. Unfortunately, That Doesn’t Mean What You Think It Does.

This isn't good news for Trump—but it's terrible news for others....

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It’s Possibly the Worst Part of Prison. One Job Illustrates the Horror Like Nothing Else.

It’s Possibly the Worst Part of Prison. One Job Illustrates the Horror Like Nothing Else.

What they saw forced them to quit....

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They Had to Clean Solitary Cells. What They Saw Forced Them to Quit.

They Had to Clean Solitary Cells. What They Saw Forced Them to Quit.

It might be the worst job in all of prison....

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I’m Going to Face an Inevitable Question at Job Interviews. The Answer Will Cost Me.

I’m Going to Face an Inevitable Question at Job Interviews. The Answer Will Cost Me.

It's all so weird....

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My Neighbor Has Been Attacking Us in the Courts and in Person for Years. It All Ends Now.

My Neighbor Has Been Attacking Us in the Courts and in Person for Years. It All Ends Now.

We can’t take any more of this....

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My New Boss Has Some Unfortunate Corporate Mannerisms. I’m Having an Involuntary Reaction to It.

My New Boss Has Some Unfortunate Corporate Mannerisms. I’m Having an Involuntary Reaction to It.

I can't take it....

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Slate SoundBites for April 2, 2026

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My Daughter Asked Me About a Specific Sex Act. How Do I Explain?

My Daughter Asked Me About a Specific Sex Act. How Do I Explain?

Love Overboard sparked an impromptu sex-ed lesson....

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Trump Watched his Birthright Citizenship Case Collapse in Real Time

Trump Watched his Birthright Citizenship Case Collapse in Real Time

Trump’s off-the-wall theory about the 14th amendment falls flat at SCOTUS...

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Usha Vance Wants America to Like Her. This Ought to Do It.

Usha Vance Wants America to Like Her. This Ought to Do It.

Sure, this will soften J.D.’s image!...

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I Watched Usha Vance’s New “Podcast” for Children. It’s Pretty Clear What’s Going On Here.

I Watched Usha Vance’s New “Podcast” for Children. It’s Pretty Clear What’s Going On Here.

Sure, this will soften J.D.’s image!...

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Amy Coney Barrett Unraveled the Case Against Birthright Citizenship With One Question

Amy Coney Barrett Unraveled the Case Against Birthright Citizenship With One Question

Wednesday’s Supreme Court arguments over birthright citizenship went very poorly for Donald Trump....

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I Found the Veterans at the Huge Anti-Trump Protest. Their Views on Iran Were Revealing.

I Found the Veterans at the Huge Anti-Trump Protest. Their Views on Iran Were Revealing.

As one told me, “I’m a former war planner and I still don’t understand what we’re trying to do.”...

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My First Marriage Ended When My Wife Pulled This Move in the Bedroom. Now History Is Repeating Itself.

My First Marriage Ended When My Wife Pulled This Move in the Bedroom. Now History Is Repeating Itself.

Not again....

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My Daughter Has Been Framed for Something She Didn’t Do. My Husband Thinks She Should Just Accept the Punishment.

My Daughter Has Been Framed for Something She Didn’t Do. My Husband Thinks She Should Just Accept the Punishment.

She's innocent!...

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If Trump Was Trying To Intimidate the Supreme Court on Birthright Citizenship, It Backfired Miserably

If Trump Was Trying To Intimidate the Supreme Court on Birthright Citizenship, It Backfired Miserably

On Wednesday, Donald Trump became the first sitting president to attend Supreme Court arguments in person....

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My Husband Slept With Our Friend. I Forgive Him, But Now Things Are … Complicated.

My Husband Slept With Our Friend. I Forgive Him, But Now Things Are … Complicated.

There's going to be a baby....

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Ryan Gosling’s Blockbuster New Movie Is a Big Win for a Very Particular Kind of Man

Ryan Gosling’s Blockbuster New Movie Is a Big Win for a Very Particular Kind of Man

Project Hail Mary offers a kinder, gentler kind of action hero—and America loves it....

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My Birth Control Is Holding My Sex Life Back. I Want to Be Unleashed!

My Birth Control Is Holding My Sex Life Back. I Want to Be Unleashed!

What's the right choice?...

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Slate Pears Game 228: Apr. 1, 2026

Today's puzzle has [!?!ERROR!?!] pears....

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Trump’s Boxed Himself Into a Trap on Iran

Trump’s Boxed Himself Into a Trap on Iran

Even if the president winds down the war now, he’ll leave the U.S. worse off than when it started....

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You Might Have Wondered What Kristi Noem’s Husband Was Up to During the Corey Lewandowski Mess. The Answer Was Beyond Expectations.

You Might Have Wondered What Kristi Noem’s Husband Was Up to During the Corey Lewandowski Mess. The Answer Was Beyond Expectations.

It’s not his pendulous balloon breasts I have a problem with. It’s the hypocrisy....

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One of the Internet’s Most Iconic Websites Just Took a Bold Stand. The Rest Should Follow.

One of the Internet’s Most Iconic Websites Just Took a Bold Stand. The Rest Should Follow.

The fight to keep the internet’s encyclopedia bot-free scored a big win....

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Slate SoundBites for April 1, 2026

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My Sister Uses the U.S. Postal Service to Harass our Family. She Expects Me to Help Her.

My Sister Uses the U.S. Postal Service to Harass our Family. She Expects Me to Help Her.

Do I owe her this?...

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Slate SoundBites for March 31, 2026

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The Áo Dài Is a National Garment in Which Country?

The Áo Dài Is a National Garment in Which Country?

Test your wits on the Slate Quiz for March 31, 2026....

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Last Week’s Landmark Verdicts Against Big Tech Have a Surprise Ally at the Supreme Court

Last Week’s Landmark Verdicts Against Big Tech Have a Surprise Ally at the Supreme Court

There is undeniable trouble ahead for Silicon Valley....

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What Trump Plans to Do in 2026 and How the “No Kings” Movement Can Defeat Him

What Trump Plans to Do in 2026 and How the “No Kings” Movement Can Defeat Him

This past weekend, millions of protesters showed up at "No Kings" marches at thousands of locations, including in multiple MAGA strongholds....

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Slate Pears Game 226: Mar. 30, 2026

Today's puzzle has nine pears....

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I Just Hoarded Away Some of the Last Cans of an Essential American Cooking Staple. Here’s Why You’d Better Do the Same.

I Just Hoarded Away Some of the Last Cans of an Essential American Cooking Staple. Here’s Why You’d Better Do the Same.

Make some room in your freezer....

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You Probably Took This Old-School Ingredient for Granted. But Trust Me, You’re Going to Miss It Now That It’s Going Away.

You Probably Took This Old-School Ingredient for Granted. But Trust Me, You’re Going to Miss It Now That It’s Going Away.

Make some room in your freezer....

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There’s Only One Way to Get More Money at Work. Some People Absolutely Refuse to Do It.

There’s Only One Way to Get More Money at Work. Some People Absolutely Refuse to Do It.

Some people would rather make thousands of dollars less just to avoid an awkward conversation....

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The Horrifying Secret of the Child Detention Center We Shared as Detainee and Warden

The Horrifying Secret of the Child Detention Center We Shared as Detainee and Warden

Just adjacent to the facility is a haunting reminder of the past: the graves of more than 200 children who died in state custody....

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CPAC Used to Be the Most Important Event of the Year for Republicans. In 2026, Something Changed.

CPAC Used to Be the Most Important Event of the Year for Republicans. In 2026, Something Changed.

Only one speaker had a standing-room-only event—and it wasn't RFK Jr....

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I’ve Covered CPAC for More than a Decade. The 2026 Version Was Notable—but in the Wrong Way Entirely.

I’ve Covered CPAC for More than a Decade. The 2026 Version Was Notable—but in the Wrong Way Entirely.

Only one speaker had a standing-room-only event—and it wasn't RFK Jr....

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Help! I’ve Been Waiting for My Boyfriend to Propose. What He Did Instead Is Beyond Frustrating.

Help! I’ve Been Waiting for My Boyfriend to Propose. What He Did Instead Is Beyond Frustrating.

It's my turn....

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I Know Exactly What I Want for My Big Birthday. My Husband Doesn’t Want to Give It to Me.

I Know Exactly What I Want for My Big Birthday. My Husband Doesn’t Want to Give It to Me.

My request hurt his feelings....

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My Husband Is Forbidding Our Son From a Teen Rite of Passage. His Reasoning Is Very Strange.

My Husband Is Forbidding Our Son From a Teen Rite of Passage. His Reasoning Is Very Strange.

This is so out of character for him....

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My Parents Already Pay for My Middle Aged Sister’s Life. Then She Dared Ask for Something More.

My Parents Already Pay for My Middle Aged Sister’s Life. Then She Dared Ask for Something More.

I'm out....

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My Sister Told Our Sibling a Lie About Her Wedding. The Reveal Is Going to Be Crushing.

My Sister Told Our Sibling a Lie About Her Wedding. The Reveal Is Going to Be Crushing.

It’ll hurt everyone....

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My Wife Has a Dernaged Idea About Beekeeping. It’s Going to Put the Whole Neighborhood at Risk.

My Wife Has a Dernaged Idea About Beekeeping. It’s Going to Put the Whole Neighborhood at Risk.

She won't listen to my pleas....

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Slate SoundBites for March 30, 2026

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Which Quality of Sound Is Described as Sibilant?

Which Quality of Sound Is Described as Sibilant?

Test your wits on the Slate Quiz for March 30, 2026....

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Slate Mini Crossword for March 30, 2026

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Slate Crossword: Man of Science … With a Dark Side (Eight Letters)

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Endless Free Time Can Lead to Dire Consequences for Me. I Now Have a Lot of It.

Endless Free Time Can Lead to Dire Consequences for Me. I Now Have a Lot of It.

I’m left to my own questionable devices....

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How Tucker Carlson’s Bizarre Gear Became the Hottest Fashion Trend for Liberals

How Tucker Carlson’s Bizarre Gear Became the Hottest Fashion Trend for Liberals

He was trying to roast liberals. It backfired....

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It’s Taking Over the Lives of Wealthy, Elderly Men. It Could Be Coming for You Next.

It’s Taking Over the Lives of Wealthy, Elderly Men. It Could Be Coming for You Next.

It involves substances “not for human use.”...

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Hollywood vs. A.I. Slop

The rise and fall of Sora....

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Blair Imani Helps Kids (and Parents) Become Smarter In Seconds

Blair Imani Helps Kids (and Parents) Become Smarter In Seconds

Making big concepts digestible for kids....

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Slate Crossword: People Venerated for Great Knowledge, Like Gandhi, and … Uh … Erm … (Eight Letters)

Ready for some wordplay? Sharpen your skills with Slate’s puzzle for March 29, 2026....

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Slate Pears Game 225: Mar. 29, 2026

Today's puzzle has 12 pears....

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I Was Once Given Just Three Years to Live. A Specific Kind of Hope Could Help Cancer Patients Like Me.

I Was Once Given Just Three Years to Live. A Specific Kind of Hope Could Help Cancer Patients Like Me.

The debate around the word “cure.”...

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My Husband Is Disappointed That Our Kids Didn’t Inherit This Particular Aspect of His Personality. Yikes.

My Husband Is Disappointed That Our Kids Didn’t Inherit This Particular Aspect of His Personality. Yikes.

They're great just the way they are....

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Slate Mini Crossword for March 29, 2026

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The Baby’s Heart Stopped. One Phrase Has Stuck With Me for Years Since.

The Baby’s Heart Stopped. One Phrase Has Stuck With Me for Years Since.

I’m an emergency medicine physician. This is a lesson in survival....

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Stores Like Trader Joe’s Have Totally Mastered This Snack Dark Art. But It May Not Last for Long.

Stores Like Trader Joe’s Have Totally Mastered This Snack Dark Art. But It May Not Last for Long.

Would a PB&J pocket by any other name taste as sweet?...

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How to Rein in ICE and A.I.

How A.I.’s lack-of-regulation problem is downriver of the “money in politics” issue....

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Slate Mini Crossword for March 28, 2026

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My Husband Is Planning His Friend’s Bachelor Party. His Proposed Venue Gets a Hard No From Me.

My Husband Is Planning His Friend’s Bachelor Party. His Proposed Venue Gets a Hard No From Me.

This is not reasonable....

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I Made the Simplest Request of My Boyfriend Before We Sleep With Another Couple. His Response Blew Me Away.

I Made the Simplest Request of My Boyfriend Before We Sleep With Another Couple. His Response Blew Me Away.

It would turn me on so much just to take a little peek at his phone....

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Slate Pears Game 224: Mar. 28, 2026

Today's puzzle has six pears....

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My Aunt Has Started Doing Something Very Dangerous in the Car. But None of Us Can Stop It.

My Aunt Has Started Doing Something Very Dangerous in the Car. But None of Us Can Stop It.

This is a mess....

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My Sister and Her Wife Have United Behind a Shared Narrative for Their Divorce. But I Want to Tell My Kids the Truth.

My Sister and Her Wife Have United Behind a Shared Narrative for Their Divorce. But I Want to Tell My Kids the Truth.

They say it's "no one's fault." But it is!...

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Slate SoundBites for March 24, 2026

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Serj Tankian Is Best Known as the Lead Vocalist of Which Band?

Serj Tankian Is Best Known as the Lead Vocalist of Which Band?

Test your wits on the Slate Quiz for March 24, 2026....

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Slate Mini Crossword for March 24, 2026

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Tech Barons Like Elon Musk Love Sci-Fi. They Also Misunderstand It Completely.

Tech Barons Like Elon Musk Love Sci-Fi. They Also Misunderstand It Completely.

Tech moguls both love science fiction and chronically fail to understand what it is trying to tell them....

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How ICE Landed At Your Airport

We’re in a partial shutdown at the moment, you’ll recall....

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When is it Too Late to Completely Change Careers?

When is it Too Late to Completely Change Careers?

Advice from three people who know how to pivot....

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The New WNBA CBA is Historic in More Ways Than One.

The New WNBA CBA is Historic in More Ways Than One.

Lindsay explains the details of the deal that injects new money and new life into women’s basketball....

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I Have a Rather Large, Uh, “Endowment.” It Led Me Down a Rabbit Hole That Almost Ruined My Life.

I Have a Rather Large, Uh, “Endowment.” It Led Me Down a Rabbit Hole That Almost Ruined My Life.

I'm struggling to figure out how I got here....

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I Always Thought I Was an Accepting Person. Then an Influx of Immigrants Moved In—and My Reaction Startled Me.

I Always Thought I Was an Accepting Person. Then an Influx of Immigrants Moved In—and My Reaction Startled Me.

If my friends knew, they'd shun me....

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I Feel Like I’m Missing a Trick to Be Financially Comfortable. What Is It?

I Feel Like I’m Missing a Trick to Be Financially Comfortable. What Is It?

There must be a secret....

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My Boyfriend and His Ex Have Good Reason to Text Each Other. But Surely Not All the Time?

My Boyfriend and His Ex Have Good Reason to Text Each Other. But Surely Not All the Time?

I'm not sure about this....

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My Husband’s DNA Test Triggered a Series of Unfortunate Events. Somehow, His Mom Blames Him.

My Husband’s DNA Test Triggered a Series of Unfortunate Events. Somehow, His Mom Blames Him.

She's basically disowned him....

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My Mother-in-Law Wants the Whole Family to “Honor” Her Vile Chihuahua. I Won’t Participate in This Circus.

My Mother-in-Law Wants the Whole Family to “Honor” Her Vile Chihuahua. I Won’t Participate in This Circus.

I couldn't stand that dog....

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My Wife Wants to Cut Our Son Out of the Will. Her Reason Is Cruel.

My Wife Wants to Cut Our Son Out of the Will. Her Reason Is Cruel.

This isn't fair....

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Slate SoundBites for March 23, 2026

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The Word Paddy Comes From the Malay Word Padi, Meaning Which Plant?

The Word Paddy Comes From the Malay Word Padi, Meaning Which Plant?

Test your wits on the Slate Quiz for March 23, 2026....

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Slate Mini Crossword for March 23, 2026

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The Only Tolerable Part of Incel Culture? The Small Army of Beefy, Feuding Chads

The Only Tolerable Part of Incel Culture? The Small Army of Beefy, Feuding Chads

A nebulous authority has been taxonomizing the bodily makeup of jacked streamers, and the internet is somehow a better place for it....

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If You Think Iran Is a Political Disaster for Trump, You Have Another Thing Coming

If You Think Iran Is a Political Disaster for Trump, You Have Another Thing Coming

The reports of MAGA death have been greatly exaggerated....

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You Mailed in Your Ballot. Will It Count?

You Mailed in Your Ballot. Will It Count?

You know what really undermines trust in the electoral process? Changing it seven months before an election....

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How Terrible is YOUR Husband?

There’s a lot of bad husbands being called out on the internet right now. Is this real or just rage bait? And what’s it all mean?...

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Why Parents Should Pay Attention to Roblox

Why Parents Should Pay Attention to Roblox

Is online gaming safe for kids?...

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