I’ve Complained About My Messy Sister to My Daughter for Years. But I Didn’t Think She’d Take Matters Into Her Own Hands!
Her plot was horribly mean … but also kind of brilliant?
My Husband’s Most Recent Way of “Teaching Our Son Responsibility” Involved a Sledgehammer. I’m Speechless. Jamilah Lemieux
And all in response to literal spilled milk…
Help! Before My Friend Got Married, I Warned Her. Years Later, I Was Allowed an “I Told You So.” Jenée Desmond-Harris
Prudie replies to readers’ comments and suggestions.
Think You’re Smarter Than Slate’s Managing Audience Development Editor? Find Out With This Week’s News Quiz. Ray Hamel
Test your knowledge of this week’s big stories.
Slate Mini Crossword for May 23, 2025 Kavin Pawittranon
Take a quick break with our daily 5×5 grid.
Hacks’ Shocking Twist Reveals Something Deeper About the Show David Mack
There really is no Hacks without Hannah Einbinder. <img src="https://compote.slate.com/images/4a03e2f2-cf84-4bb3-93b2-7c118f0d632b.jpeg?crop=1560%2C1040%2Cx0%2Cy0" title="Hacks’ Shocking Twist Reveals Something Deeper About the Show” />
Kid Cudi Had a Star Turn on the Stand at the Diddy Trial—but His Testimony Didn’t Prove Much Nadira Goffe
The bar for criminal enterprise remains high.
Trump and Republicans’ Tax Bill Will Redistribute Wealth Upwards David Plotz, Emily Bazelon, and John Dickerson
Tax reform? More like “tax deform.”
Elon Musk’s DOGE Cuts Might Leave You Stranded After a Disaster Nitish Pahwa
Thousands are facing extreme weather, with no help on the way.
Gen Z Isn’t the MAGA Generation After All David Faris
There’s actually a big red flag for Republicans in the 2024 election data.