Republicans Are Trying to Kill the Abortion Pill. They Don’t Stand a Chance. Christina Cauterucci
They can bring all the lawsuits they want, but the genie is already out of the bottle.
Is the Supreme Court’s Abortion Pill Ruling Actually a Feint? Reva Siegel and Mary Ziegler
Last week the Supreme Court temporarily ended the latest crisis around mifepristone. Don’t be fooled.
Trump’s Efforts to Intimidate Elon Musk’s Enemies Just Faced a Severe Setback Dahlia Lithwick
Of all the lawsuits fought and won daily against this administration, there was recently a profound moment of reckoning.
A MAGA Judge in Texas Was Called Out by a Colleague for Trying to Steal a Case in Rhode Island Mark Joseph Stern
On Wednesday, Judge Mary S. McElroy shot down a federal subpoena seeking medical records and personal data of children.
Trump Just Made a Truly Shocking Admission About Iran Fred Kaplan
This wasn’t a one-time gaffe.
Slate Crossword: “Peel Me a Grape” Type (Four Letters) Tim Croce
Ready for some wordplay? Sharpen your skills with Slate’s puzzle for May 18, 2026.
There’s a Problem With Tipping a Percentage on Delivery Orders That No One Likes to Admit Jenée Desmond-Harris
Let’s settle this once and for all, please?
My 6-Year-Old Son Started Screaming Bloody Murder on a Plane. The Reason Isn’t At All What You’d Expect. Arionne Nettles
Honestly, he should be embarrassed.