The True Rap Story of 2024 Isn’t Drake or Kendrick Jody Rosen
A rising star has almost instantly rendered hip-hop’s previous generation out of date.
There’s a Key Christmas Tradition From My Childhood That I’m Planning on Keeping Susan Matthews
In our house, Santa left books all over the couch.
You Know What Would Make a Great Last-Minute Gift? A Movie Theater Membership. Lana Schwartz
It’s saved me money, and given me an easy suggestion for dates.
When John Lewis Wasn’t a Saint David Plotz
In 1986, the Civil Rights icon was willing to go negative against his best friend to win a Congressional primary.
My Sister Is Completely Delusional About Her Son’s Sports “Talents” Michelle Herman
She needs a dose of reality.
Slate Mini Crossword for Dec. 22, 2024 Mike Dirolf
Take a quick break with our daily 5×5 grid.
Slate Crossword: ’90s Hit About a Woman “Into Superstitions, Black Cats, and Voodoo Dolls” (15 Letters) Quiara Vasquez
Ready for some wordplay? Sharpen your skills with Slate’s puzzle for Dec. 22, 2024.
Bogotá’s Open Streets Program Is the Most Successful in the World. I Went to Find Out Why. Henry Grabar
If you ask a Bogotáno where they learned to ride a bike, they all have the same answer.
How Fruit Became the Cover for Organized Crime All Over the World Christina Cauterucci
Fruit and crime: What the Mafia has to do with Italy’s lemon crop, how Mexican cartels control avocados, and more.