Matt Simon
Slate Staff
Michelle Herman
Ray Hamel
Brit Dawson
Mia Armstrong-López
Isabelle Kohn and Rebecca Onion
Elizabeth Spiers
Jim Newell
For some people, birthdays can increase depression, anxiety, and even the risk of suicide. Isn’t it time to blow the candles out on this tired tradition?
Lauren Vinopal
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.