We’re Done With My Wife’s Brother After How He Treated Our Son. Her Mom Insists We’re Being “Precious.”
A father writes to Slate’s Care and Feeding column after his brother‑in‑law’s children mocked his 7‑year‑old son for wearing an Elsa shirt and expressing traditionally feminine interests. The uncle reacted defensively, accusing the parents of a "woke agenda," while the mother‑in‑law urges the family not to be "precious." Nicole Chung advises the parents to prioritize their son’s emotional safety, limit exposure to hostile relatives, and let the child decide if and when to engage with them. The column underscores that family harmony should not come at the expense of a child’s wellbeing.
Trump Is Right About Something for Once
President Trump’s recent social‑media post correctly called Iran’s counter‑proposal to the U.S. cease‑fire offer “totally unacceptable.” Iran’s demands include ending the war, lifting sanctions, releasing frozen assets, and retaining control of the Strait of Hormuz. Despite more than 13,000 Iranian...
We Thought Our Friends of 30 Years Were in the Same Financial Boat We Were. We Couldn’t Have Been More...
Ilyce Glink advises a long‑time friend group after one couple, Jay and Lea, revealed they can retire at 60 and buy a beachfront condo thanks to multi‑million‑dollar family wealth. Their friends, especially Rob, feel betrayed, assuming they shared the same...
I’m Getting My Parents’ Entire Estate for a Cruel Reason. I Can’t Have This on My Conscience.
Slate’s Pay Dirt column highlights a family where parents intend to leave their entire estate to the child with grandchildren, excluding the childless daughter who chose sterilization. The columnist advises the son to confront his parents, explain his intent to...
In Britain, a New Law Targeting a Beloved Vice Would Shock Americans. I Surprised Myself With My Reaction.
Britain has passed a landmark law that bars anyone born after 2008 from ever purchasing cigarettes, with the ban slated to begin on Jan. 1, 2027. The measure, championed by Health Minister Baroness Merron, follows years of incremental tobacco restrictions and mirrors...
Orangutan Moms Are the Tradwives of the Animal Kingdom. Their Job Is Easier for a Key Reason.
The article likens solitary orangutan mothers to traditional‑wife roles, noting they raise infants alone and space births about seven years apart. It expands to show that many species—marmosets, tamarins, white‑winged choughs, daffodil cichlids, and meerkats—depend on cooperative breeding, where non‑parental...
She’s the Author of a Bestselling Book About Tradwives. She Knows Why They’re So Popular.
Caro Claire Burke’s debut novel *Yesteryear* has surged to No. 3 on the New York Times fiction bestseller list, propelled by its provocative take on the “tradwife” archetype. The story follows influencer‑wife Natalie Heller Mills, who awakens in a 19th‑century homestead, forcing a clash...
The Most Powerful Way to Fight the Exhaustion of the Trump Era Was Figured Out Decades Ago
During the 1980s, New York’s East Village became a crucible for performance artists who blended dance, drag, and radical theater to resist neoconservative cultural attacks and the early AIDS crisis. Collectives such as the National Performance Network and venues like...
I Took a Totally Normal Approach to My Kid’s Birthday Party Guest List. One Mom Is Enraged.
A Slate advice column details three personal dilemmas, the most prominent involving a mother whose step‑mother confronted her over a limited birthday‑party guest list for her 10‑year‑old. The step‑mother demanded space for her two daughters, leading to a heated garage...
My Ex Thinks I Should Compensate Him for the “Good Idea” He Had When We Were Together. Really?
A woman who bought a home alone faces a breakup with an ex who claims a share of the equity because his refinancing idea saved $55,000 in interest. Legally, his name isn’t on the title and they weren’t married, so...
People Love Fighting About Sleep Training. The Evidence for It Is Nuanced—But Very Clear on One Point.
Sleep training, which involves controlled crying, remains a polarizing practice among parents. Randomized trials consistently show that parents who use the method report longer infant sleep stretches, reduced fatigue, and lower depression scores, even though objective actigraphy data reveal little...
Something Nefarious Is Happening in Your Living Room Every Time You Watch TV
Tech giants are turning smart TVs into extensions of smartphones, adding apps like Google Photos, YouTube summaries, and Instagram Reels to living‑room screens. This shift lets manufacturers and advertisers harvest detailed viewing data from the 77% of U.S. households with...
One of the Biggest Boondoggles in Sports History Is All but Dead. The Damage Is Real.
The Saudi Public Investment Fund announced it will withdraw its financial support for LIV Golf at the end of the current season, effectively ending the league’s five‑year experiment. LIV has already canceled its upcoming New Orleans tournament and is now...
The Slaying of the Voting Rights Act by the Coward Samuel Alito
The Supreme Court’s April 2026 decision in Louisiana v. Callais, authored by Justice Samuel Alito, dramatically narrows the scope of Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act. By replacing the longstanding effects‑based test with an intent‑focused framework, the ruling makes it...
It’s a Plague on Bars Across the Country. And Without a Serious Intervention, It’s Only Going to Get Worse.
The cocktail world is in a maximalist phase, with drinks overloaded by elaborate garnishes that often obscure the beverage itself. Leading mixologists like Anton Kinloch, Dominic Dijkstra, and Shingo Gokan argue that garnishes must earn their place by adding aroma,...