Andrew Bullis
Meg Duff
Rich Juzwiak
Matt Simon
Slate Staff
Think you’re pretty smart? Prove it with this week’s quiz.
Ray Hamel
What it all means
New movies about her and Brooke Shields show we still haven’t learned the lessons of Framing Britney Spears.
Where we’re headed
The research sounds scary. It’s not bunk—but it’s important to understand its purpose.
An honest guide to modern life
It’s fun to giggle at the duplicitous congressman’s queenly past. But there’s a darker story here.
What really matters
The story of Abe Fortas’ quick axing from the high court reminds us of a time when there was actually something to be done about ethical concerns.