I Used to Be Addicted to My Phone. This Tiny Piece of Plastic Changed Everything. Alex Kirshner
It’s dystopian that I need a tiny, expensive piece of plastic to help me focus—but it works.
The Supreme Court Keeps Throwing Judges Under the Bus. They’re Finally Fighting Back. Dahlia Lithwick and Mark Joseph Stern
The Supreme Court’s shadow docket abuses have finally sparked a revolt.
Here’s What Happened the Last Time a U.S. President Bullied the Fed Like Trump Jared Fletcher Davidson
Following in Hugo Chávez’s footsteps, as well.
A Researcher Was Studying How to Classify Gender—and Found a Startling New Answer Julie Kliegman
Turns out there’s more to the gender spectrum than we’d imagined.
Slate Crossword: Helvetica With the Serial Numbers Filed Off, Basically (Five Letters) Quiara Vasquez
Ready for some wordplay? Sharpen your skills with Slate’s puzzle for Sept. 5, 2025.
My Husband and I Are Trying Out the Swinging Lifestyle. But I’ve Run Into a Very Embarrassing Problem. Jessica Stoya and Rich Juzwiak
How would I even approach fixing that?
Amy Coney Barrett Somehow Managed to Get the Law and the Bible Wrong in Her New Book Steven Lubet
Even Scripture is not sacrosanct when she wants to make a point.
Slate Mini Crossword for Sept. 5, 2025 K. Austin Collins
Take a quick break with our daily 5×5 grid.
When I Was a Referee for My Kid’s Soccer Game, I Heard a Woman Make a Terrible Comment on the Sideline. Then I Got Revenge. Jenée Desmond-Harris
Prudie replies to readers’ comments and suggestions.
Think You’re Smarter Than a Slate Senior Supervising Producer? Find Out With This Week’s News Quiz. Ray Hamel
Test your knowledge of this week’s big stories.