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Gender roles are shifting, so why aren’t more women proposing to their boyfriends?

My 13-Year-Old Son Wants Me to Buy Him a Sex Toy

Movies

There’s a new Dolittle in town! How does Robert Downey Jr. stack up?

Willa Paskin

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Kristen Miglore

Nicole Cliffe

Rich Juzwiak

Matthew Dessem

Ashley Feinberg

On starting ballet at age 62.

Michelle Herman

Daniel Politi

Culture

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An interview with Stephanie Hull, who scored $-6,800.

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Which tech companies are really doing the most harm? Here are the 30 most dangerous, ranked by the people who know.

Human Interest

An honest guide to modern life

The drama between Pope Francis and Benedict XVI finally boils over.

News & Politics

What really matters

The main lesson of Tuesday night’s debate is that we know these candidates. It’s time to pick.

What Happened When I Started Dancing Ballet at Age 62

Brad and Jen Still Make a Great Team

Minimalism Isn’t Just a Longing for Less Stuff. It’s a Longing for Less Self.

New York Times Editorial Board: For President, Warren—and, Uhhh, Also Klobuchar

NFL

Patrick Mahomes Should Retire Now, on Top

Impeachment

George Conway Blasts Starr, Dershowitz: “Hard to See How Either Could Help” Trump

Schiff Slams “Absurdist Position” That Abuse of Power Is Not Impeachable

2020

Sanders on Whether Gender Is Obstacle for Candidates: “Everybody Brings Some Negatives”

Care and Feeding

Is It OK to Keep My Daughter From “Playing Funeral” With Her Grieving Friend?

How To Propose (to a Man)

My 13-Year-Old Son Wants Me to Buy Him a Sex Toy

People in My Family Struggle With Addiction. So Why Do I Obsess Over the Addiction Stories of Strangers Online?

Movies

Dolittles, Ranked

Parasite Becomes the First Foreign Language Film to Win Best Cast at the SAG Awards

1917 Smashes Producers Guild Awards, Takes Best Picture in New Awards Season Offensive

The surgeon called my husband my brother multiple times, including once after being corrected.

Podcast Episode Help! How Do I Talk About My Recently-Out Trans Sister With Colleagues and Friends?

Dear Prudence Uncensored: The Roommate

Help! My Cousin Is Great—but She Thinks I’m Going to Hell.

Podcast Episode Dear Prudence Podcast: Help! Can I Ask My Girlfriend to Come Out So We Can See Each Other Openly?

I’m Cheating on My Husband, but It’s Making Me a Better Wife. Really.

The SAG Awards Photos Prove Brad and Jen Still Make a Great Team

Upgrades We’d Make to Any Bathroom

A Totally Bananas Twist on Avocado Toast

Dear Care and Feeding: Is It OK to Keep My Daughter From “Playing Funeral” With Her Grieving Friend?

My 13-Year-Old Son Wants Me to Buy Him a Sex Toy

People in My Family Struggle With Addiction. So Why Do I Obsess Over the Addiction Stories of Strangers Online?

What Happened Between Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston at the SAG Awards?

New York Times Editorial Board: For President, Warren—and, Uhhh, Also Klobuchar

The Little Light

Schiff Slams “Absurdist Position” That Abuse of Power Is Not Impeachable

If You Love Slate, Support It

The Lowest-Scoring Jeopardy! Contestant of All Time on How It All Went Wrong

The SAG Awards Photos Prove Brad and Jen Still Make a Great Team

A Totally Bananas Twist on Avocado Toast

Minimalism Isn’t Just a Longing for Less Stuff. It’s a Longing for Less Self.

What Happened Between Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston at the SAG Awards?

Parasite Becomes the First Foreign Language Film to Win Best Cast at the SAG Awards

Patrick Mahomes Should Retire Now, on Top

The Evil List

What’s New About the Latest Fight Between Apple and the FBI

Join Us for an Event on Kickstarting the Digital Heartland

The Ethical Dilemmas Surrounding 3D-Printed Human Bones

We Need to Keep Voting Systems As Far From the Internet As Possible

Which Company Is Worse: Facebook or Amazon?

ExxonMobil Is the Most Damaging Tech Company

What Google’s Latest Data Privacy Announcement Actually Means

Two Popes

Upgrades We’d Make to Any Bathroom

Dear Care and Feeding: Is It OK to Keep My Daughter From “Playing Funeral” With Her Grieving Friend?

My 13-Year-Old Son Wants Me to Buy Him a Sex Toy

People in My Family Struggle With Addiction. So Why Do I Obsess Over the Addiction Stories of Strangers Online?

What Happened When I Started Dancing Ballet at Age 62

Dear Care and Feeding: I’m Against Catholic Teachings. Should I Send My Kids to Catholic Schools Anyway?

It’s Time to Vote

Schiff Accuses Intelligence Community of Withholding Ukraine Documents From Congress

Nadler Slams White House Defense on Impeachment Trial as “Errant Nonsense”

Sanders on Whether Gender Is Obstacle for Candidates: “Everybody Brings Some Negatives”

George Conway Blasts Starr, Dershowitz: “Hard to See How Either Could Help” Trump

Puerto Rico Emergency Manager Fired Amid Outrage Over Warehouse Filled With Unused Aid

Schiff Slams “Absurdist Position” That Abuse of Power Is Not Impeachable

New York Times Editorial Board: For President, Warren—and, Uhhh, Also Klobuchar

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Help! How Do I Talk About My Recently-Out Trans Sister With Colleagues and Friends?

Dear Prudence Podcast: Help! Can I Ask My Girlfriend to Come Out So We Can See Each Other Openly?