No One Seems to Understand Why I Left My World-Famous, Prestigious Job. I Had No Choice. Laura Helmuth
Apparently, I’m a “traitor.”
What Is the Sum of a Gross and a Score? Ray Hamel
Test your wits on the Slate Quiz for Oct. 8, 2026.
The Biggest ’80s Hits That Totally Just Missed Chris Molanphy
How Springsteen stalled out at No. 2, Stevie Nicks topped out at No. 11 and other near-miss hits of the 1980s.
Would You Rather Die By Lethal Injection or Firing Squad? It’s Worth Contemplating the Answer. Slate Staff
A man who has witnessed a dozen executions explains his choice.
I Need Help With a Basic Grooming Task. I’m Surprised By What It’s Doing to Me. Rich Juzwiak
Maybe my partner should know.
Slate Crossword: Fashion Line? (Four Letters) Quiara Vasquez
Ready for some wordplay? Sharpen your skills with Slate’s puzzle for Oct. 7, 2026.