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Trump Isn’t Trying to Trap the Democrats

Lili Loofbourow

He’s after something far more primitive.

John Paul Stevens, Retired Conscience of the Supreme Court, Dies at 99

Dahlia Lithwick and Sonja West

House Votes to Condemn Trump’s Racist Tweets, but Not Before Pelosi’s Words Spark Chaos

Jim Newell

I Used to Be Close to My Christian Friends. This Is How I Lost Them.

Laura Turner

Trump Tweets

Why You Can’t Call the President Racist on the House Floor

Chip Brownlee

Watch Kris Kobach Say He Might Vote for Trump Even If Trump Says, “I Am a Racist”

Matthew Dessem

When Harry Met Sally

I Watched My Friend Fake an Orgasm in a Contest at Katz’s Deli

Heather Schwedel

Perseverance

Puerto Rico Gov. Refuses to Resign After 900 Pages Sexist Texts Leak

Elliot Hannon

2020

We’ve Never Seen a Campaign Email Subject As Thirsty As This One

Aaron Mak

Sergeant York (1941)

A film on how religion and war intersect with the idea of Americana.

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My Boyfriend Sounds Like Injured Wildlife in Bed

How to Do It

Please advise.

Is It Time to Let My 5-Year-Old Sleep in Her Own Bed?

Care and Feeding

She says she isn’t ready to sleep alone.

PRIME DAY

What’s It Like for Amazon Warehouse Workers?

April Glaser

We asked one.

This Is One Big Yard Sale: Treasures, Trash, and All

Picks Editors

The Best Prime Day Deals, According to Wirecutter

Wirecutter Staff

My neighbor used to look at child pornography. Our kids play together.

Help! My Boyfriend Has No Idea I’m Going to Dump Him at the End of Summer.

Help! My Friend Asked Me to Spread His Ashes 20 Years Ago. I Still Have Them.

Dear Prudence Uncensored: The Mother’s Accusation

Help! My Mom Accused Me of Having an Affair With My Dad.

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My Boyfriend Sounds Like Injured Wildlife in Bed

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Dahlia Lithwick and Sonja West

John Paul Stevens, Maverick and Conscience of the Supreme Court, Dies at 99

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Matthew Dessem

Watch Kris Kobach Say He Might Vote for Trump Even if Trump Says, “I Am a Racist”

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Mike Pesca

Stop Checking Polling Data, And Know This—A Democrat Wins in 2020.

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Chip Brownlee

Why You Can’t Call the President’s Racist Tweets Racist on the House Floor

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Heather Schwedel

For the 30th Anniversary of When Harry Met Sally, I Watched My Friend Fake an Orgasm at Katz’s Deli

As Evangelical Teenagers, My Friends and I Were Inseparable. How Did We All Drift So Far Apart?

Laura Turner

Trump Isn’t Trying to Trap the Democrats. He’s After Something Far More Primitive.

Lili Loofbourow

Trump Appears Headed for Defeat in Effort to Block Congress From Subpoenaing Financial Records

Ashwin Phatak

Should I Make My 5-Year-Old Stop Co-Sleeping With Me?

Is she doing it because she needs to, or because I need her to?

Michelle Herman

Culture

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Midsommar’s Real Villains Aren’t Murderous Pagans. They’re Grad Students.

Rebecca Onion

There’s Going to Be an Immersive Wolf of Wall Street Theatrical Production in London

Matthew Dessem

How Did Decorative Pillows Take Over Our Homes?

Willa Paskin

HBO Sets a New Emmy Record, Knocks Netflix Back Into Second Place

Rhodes Murphy

The Daily Show Just Automated the Process of Bending Over Backwards to Avoid Calling Trump a Racist

Matthew Dessem

The Trailer for On Becoming a God in Central Florida Is a Reminder That “Angel of the Morning” Is the Perfect Song For Some Occasions

Matthew Dessem

Why Ball Four Is the Most Important Sports Book of All Time

Stefan Fatsis and Josh Levin

Technology

How it’s changing us

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The Latest Study on Trigger Warnings Finally Convinced Me They’re Not Worth It

Shannon Palus

All the evidence suggests they don’t help and might actually hurt, which means we need to devote more attention to better forms of mental health care.

Human Interest

An honest guide to modern life

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The Visitor

Jessica Francis Kane

I wrote a novel about a woman who rekindles old friendships with some strict rules. Then I tried to follow them myself.

For the 30th Anniversary of When Harry Met Sally, I Watched My Friend Fake an Orgasm at Katz’s Deli

Heather Schwedel

The Best Prime Day Deals, According to Wirecutter

Wirecutter Staff

As Evangelical Teenagers, My Friends and I Were Inseparable. How Did We All Drift So Far Apart?

Laura Turner

If You Buy One Thing on Prime Day, Make It a Tub (or 10) of This Sunscreen

Strategist Editors

Help! I Just Found Out My Neighbor’s a Former Sex Offender.

Daniel Mallory Ortberg

Dear Care and Feeding: Should I Make My 5-Year-Old Stop Co-Sleeping With Me?

Michelle Herman

Business

Where the money goes

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What Determines Your Social Network? In New York, Your Subway Line.

Henry Grabar

What’s It Like to Own and Run an Oyster Farm?

Jordan Weissmann

Slate Money: The Smoke-Filled Rooms Edition

Emily Peck, Felix Salmon, and Anna Szymanski

Tropical Storm Barry’s Biggest Threat to New Orleans Is Rainfall

Rhodes Murphy

Parts of New Orleans Are Flooded. Worse Is on the Way.

Henry Grabar

New Orleans May Face an Unprecedented Weather Situation This Weekend

Henry Grabar

Elizabeth Warren Just Announced a Huge Fundraising Haul. That’s Good for the Whole Democratic Party.

Jordan Weissmann

Is Banning Private Insurance the New Individual Mandate?

Jordan Weissmann

News & Politics

What really matters

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Trump’s Racist Tweets Paused House Democrats’ Infighting. Only Nancy Pelosi Can Stop It.

Jim Newell

John Paul Stevens, Maverick and Conscience of the Supreme Court, Dies at 99

Dahlia Lithwick and Sonja West

Watch Kris Kobach Say He Might Vote for Trump Even if Trump Says, “I Am a Racist”

Matthew Dessem

Stop Checking Polling Data, And Know This—A Democrat Wins in 2020.

Mike Pesca

Why You Can’t Call the President’s Racist Tweets Racist on the House Floor

Chip Brownlee

House Votes to Condemn Trump’s Racist Tweets, but Not Before Pelosi’s Words Spark Chaos

Jim Newell

Trump Isn’t Trying to Trap the Democrats. He’s After Something Far More Primitive.

Lili Loofbourow

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Trump Isn’t Trying to Trap the Democrats

John Paul Stevens, Retired Conscience of the Supreme Court, Dies at 99

House Votes to Condemn Trump’s Racist Tweets, but Not Before Pelosi’s Words Spark Chaos

I Used to Be Close to My Christian Friends. This Is How I Lost Them.

Trump Tweets

Why You Can’t Call the President Racist on the House Floor

Watch Kris Kobach Say He Might Vote for Trump Even If Trump Says, “I Am a Racist”

When Harry Met Sally

I Watched My Friend Fake an Orgasm in a Contest at Katz’s Deli

Perseverance

Puerto Rico Gov. Refuses to Resign After 900 Pages Sexist Texts Leak

2020

We’ve Never Seen a Campaign Email Subject As Thirsty As This One

Sergeant York (1941)

My Boyfriend Sounds Like Injured Wildlife in Bed

Is It Time to Let My 5-Year-Old Sleep in Her Own Bed?

PRIME DAY

What’s It Like for Amazon Warehouse Workers?

This Is One Big Yard Sale: Treasures, Trash, and All

The Best Prime Day Deals, According to Wirecutter

My neighbor used to look at child pornography. Our kids play together.

Help! My Boyfriend Has No Idea I’m Going to Dump Him at the End of Summer.

Help! My Friend Asked Me to Spread His Ashes 20 Years Ago. I Still Have Them.

Dear Prudence Uncensored: The Mother’s Accusation

Help! My Mom Accused Me of Having an Affair With My Dad.

My Boyfriend Sounds Like Injured Wildlife in Bed

There’s Going to Be an Immersive Wolf of Wall Street Theatrical Production in London

John Paul Stevens, Maverick and Conscience of the Supreme Court, Dies at 99

Watch Kris Kobach Say He Might Vote for Trump Even if Trump Says, “I Am a Racist”

Podcast Episode Stop Checking Polling Data, And Know This—A Democrat Wins in 2020.

Why You Can’t Call the President’s Racist Tweets Racist on the House Floor

For the 30th Anniversary of When Harry Met Sally, I Watched My Friend Fake an Orgasm at Katz’s Deli

As Evangelical Teenagers, My Friends and I Were Inseparable. How Did We All Drift So Far Apart?

Trump Isn’t Trying to Trap the Democrats. He’s After Something Far More Primitive.

Trump Appears Headed for Defeat in Effort to Block Congress From Subpoenaing Financial Records

Should I Make My 5-Year-Old Stop Co-Sleeping With Me?

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Trump’s Racist Tweets Paused House Democrats’ Infighting. Only Nancy Pelosi Can Stop It.

John Paul Stevens, Maverick and Conscience of the Supreme Court, Dies at 99

Watch Kris Kobach Say He Might Vote for Trump Even if Trump Says, “I Am a Racist”

Podcast Episode Stop Checking Polling Data, And Know This—A Democrat Wins in 2020.

Why You Can’t Call the President’s Racist Tweets Racist on the House Floor

House Votes to Condemn Trump’s Racist Tweets, but Not Before Pelosi’s Words Spark Chaos

Trump Isn’t Trying to Trap the Democrats. He’s After Something Far More Primitive.

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