I Squandered My Grandmother’s Final Gift. But I Have a Chance for a Do-Over.

When I was 22, my grandmother died. She was my favorite person. She didn’t have a lot of money, but each of us grandchildren ...

My Sister Is Being Cagey About Where She Gets Her Money. I Think She Owes Me the Truth.

I know that feels wrong. You’re both living under your mom’s roof, you’re watching your sister float through the days with no visible income, and your responsible-older-sibling alarm bells are ...

Help! I Just Found Out My Husband Is Having an Affair. Unfortunately, I Understand Why.

I am 32 and have been married to my husband, the love of my life and best friend, for the past five years. A little over a year ago I was diagnosed with a terminal illness, and currently only have ...

We Had a Group of Tight-Knit Parent Friends. Then We Caught Two of Them Getting a Little Too … Close. Uh Oh.

I feel like I want to tell them something. I am not taking sides in all of this, and I still plan on being friends with everyone involved; however, the group as a whole will never be the same. That ...

My Son Is Wasting Away His Youth in the Same Way as a Lot of Young People Right Now. I Need to Snap Him Out of It!

My son, who is now 24, was a happy, playful child who loved laughing and connecting with everyone. When he was in 8th grade, we moved from the East Coast to the West Coast. In high school, he went to ...

Help! My New Boyfriend Is Transforming Me Into a More Powerful Version of Myself. Everyone Says It’s a Bad Sign.

When I met my boyfriend, I was coming off the back of a horrible relationship, in a dead end at work, and feeling awful about myself. He’s been amazing, nothing but supportive, and has encouraged me ...
Opinion

George Washington Had One Key Presidential Trait. Guess Who’s Missing It?

George Washington was a man of great integrity, character, and leadership. His personality was marked by a strong sense of duty, humility, and selflessness. … Despite his many accomplishments and ...

A Tlingit Woman Ensures Non-Discrimination Passes in Alaska

Find previous discussions in the Open Thread archive. Excepting the entreaty that you remain on topic, all of Slate’s usual commenting policies apply. If you depend on this community and Slate’s ...

I would like to request funding to study pairs figure skaters’ brains.

Georgia has never won a medal at the Winter Olympics, but the nation has a good chance of a podium finish with the team of Anastasiia Metelkina and Luka Berulava. Only together since 2023, they are ...

My Toddler Thinks I’m a Cold-Blooded Killer. I Really Can’t Change My Ways.

The trouble is that my husband and I have a 4-year-old daughter, “Bella,” who now thinks I’m a horrible person for ...

Sober-Curiosity Led Me to the Manosphere. I’m Kind of Glad It Did.

YouTube led me straight into the arms of podcast bros like Andrew Huberman and Joe Rogan. I’m almost glad it did.

A Well-Meaning Rule Is Sweeping My Kid’s School. It’s Ruining Parents’ Lives.

Plus, selfishly, it’s one less hang I need to plan myself, and I usually get to see my parent friends there, so bonus for me. But getting invited to every birthday party for all 25 kids in her class ...