I Finally Went to a Banana Ball Game. I Was Not Expecting a Full-Scale Libidinal Craze. Luke Winkie
At a recent Banana Ball game, I witnessed a One Direction–esque libidinal craze. Now I really understand what all the fuss is about.
A Toppy, Masculine Household Appliance Absolutely Dominated Me in the Bedroom. Then It Nearly Killed Me With Pleasure. Seth Bogart
I guess you could say he really sucked.
I Did the Most Florida Thing You Can Possibly Imagine This Summer. I Only Got Bitten by Wildlife a Few Times. Cleo Levin
The best part was when I found a nest of 30 writhing babies.
Help! My In-Laws Insist on Inviting My Parents to the Wedding. They Don’t Know What They’re Asking. Jenée Desmond-Harris
They don’t know the meaning of “dysfunction.”
Slate Mini Crossword for Sept. 6, 2025 Nate Cardin
Take a quick break with our daily 5×5 grid.
RFK Jr. May Be Reaching the Limit of Trump’s Patience Jim Newell
This doesn’t feel like other situations where the Trump administration can do whatever it wants and get away with it.
What Do You Pay the Man Who Has Everything? Emily Peck, Felix Salmon, and Elizabeth Spiers
A trillion dollars will come in handy if you want to colonize Mars.
How To Fix Our Broken Constitution Dahlia Lithwick
Jill Lepore on the death of constitutional amendments and why they need to be revived.
The Gaylor Fandom Is Going Through It Candice Lim and Kate Lindsay
After Taylor Swift’s engagement to Travis Kelce, the internet accused the Gaylor fandom of crashing out.