Friday, October 16, 2026 7:12 PM ET
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One of Our Most Celebrated Authors Has Had Her Books Effectively Banned in the U.K. This Is Absurd. -- Imogen West-Knights1 day ago
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The Original Sin of Trump's Presidency Is Coming Back to Bite Him -- Ian Prasad Philbrick1 day ago
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In the 1960s, a Shocking Event Brought Queer Life to National Attention for the First Time. It's Not the One You Think. -- Timothy Stewart-Winter -- If the name Walter Jenkins doesn't ring a bell, it should.3 hours ago
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Slate Crossword: Fall Out Boy, Maybe? (11 Letters) -- Chandi Deitmer10 hours ago
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