Help! My Sister Is Getting Married to Two Men at Once. My Husband’s Reaction Has Thrown Me. Jenée Desmond-Harris
There’s no reason for him to be acting this way.
Which Imperial House Reigned Over Russia From 1613 to 1917? Ray Hamel
Test your wits on the Slate Quiz for Nov. 19, 2025.
Slate Mini Crossword for Nov. 19, 2025 K. Austin Collins
Take a quick break with our daily 5×5 grid.
A Church Romance Between a Hula Dancer and a Lumbersexual Blossoms in a Dangerous Time. Lynne Gerber
The church’s “it couple” faces AIDS, caregiving, and loss as part of a pair, part of families, and part of a community.
The Two Internet Villains Staging a Comeback Kate Lindsay
Fans have rejected their attempts to return. So why do they keep coming back?
Why Did We Start Worrying About Protein? Willa Paskin
And why is everyone trying to sell you more?
The Running Man Can’t Outpace Our Own Dystopian Slog Dana Stevens, Julia Turner, and Stephen Metcalf
Glen Powell can run but he can’t hide from a very Netflix-coded megacorporation in Edgar Wright’s The Running Man. <img src="https://compote.slate.com/images/3530f6b5-042f-4c57-871f-d96374084dea.jpeg" title="The Running Man Can’t Outpace Our Own Dystopian Slog”…
This Federal Judge Saw Nixon’s and Trump’s Abuses Up Close. Only One Caused Him to Retire.
Judge Mark L. Wolf served on the federal bench for 40 years, but this month he announced his retirement.
This Federal Judge Saw Nixon’s and Trump’s Abuses Up Close. Only One Caused Him to Retire. Dahlia Lithwick
Judge Mark L. Wolf served on the federal bench for 40 years, but this month he announced his retirement.
Trump’s Scheme to Gift the GOP Extra House Seats Just Blew Up in His Face Mark Joseph Stern
The opinion, written by a Trump appointee, cites Chief Justice John Roberts right up top.