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A Word: Justice Delayed, Justice Denied?
Survivors of the Tulsa Massacre waited a century for justice. Will they ever get it?
Dear Prudence: How Do I Disclose to My Kids That I've Had an Abortion–Twice? Help!
I want my kids to know, but I'm worried what will happen to my career if this becomes public.
The Waves: Why Barbie Lives On
Barbie has been around for generations, as Greta Gerwig takes her to Hollywood, we look at what makes Barbie a legend.
Decoder Ring: What's Really Going On Inside a Mosh Pit?
The etiquette, science and enduring appeal of a concertgoing ritual.
Culture Gabfest: Tom Cruises Off a Cliff
This week, Slate culture writer Nadira Goffe fills in for Julia. The panel begins by discussing Mission: Impossible — Dead Reckoning Part One, Tom Cruise’s latest romp against rogue A.I. Then, the trio review Wham!, a bittersweet and perhaps hollow documentary following the ‘80s English pop duo’s rise to fame. Then, they explore Spill, a new image-based platform claiming to be the next “Black Twitter” and its role in the current social media landscape...
Outward: The Pleasures and Politics of Cruising
Two new works of art focus on the realities of outdoor sexual encounters.
ICYMI: Take a Tour in the Shein Propaganda Factory
Controversy over (another) ill-fated influencer trip sparked off discussion around sustainability and hyper-consumption.
Hear Me Out: The U.S. Sugar Program Isn’t A Sweet Deal
Not for the free market, not for the food industry, and definitely not for the average consumer.
What Next: How Hollywood Shot Itself in the Foot
The paltry wages of the streaming economy made these strikes inevitable.
Hang Up: It’s Carlos Alcaraz’s Time
Josh Levin is joined by Joel Anderson and Ben Mathis-Lilley to talk about Northwestern firing football coach Pat Fitzgerald in the midst of a hazing scandal. Sports Illustrated’s Jon Wertheim then comes on to discuss Carlos Alcaraz’s win over Novak Djokovic at Wimbledon. Finally, Josh and Stefan Fatsis speak with the Washington Post’s Sally Jenkins about her piece on Chris Evert and Martina Navratilova. Northwestern (5:44): Why Fitzgerald got axed...