The trivial commodification of mental health is nothing new, but is it becoming common enough? Particularly emblematic of this phenomenon: A pink sweatshirt emblazoned with the word LEXAPRO retails for $80 and is completely sold out. Shannon Palus explains what’s so irritating about this trend.
Plus, in case you missed it: Gideon Meyerowitz-Katz wonders if running is really better for depression than medication.
And the Slates podcast Big Mood, Little Mood discusses navigating existential fear in a world that’s falling apart.
SCOTUS connects
Social media has blurred the lines between when politicians operate in an official capacity and when they are simply themselves, outside of office. Should Donald Trump, for example, be able to block his critics, or is this a suppression of their First Amendment rights?
Scott Nover discusses the issues in two cases before the Supreme Court this term that revolve around these questions.
Gaza in crisis
As Israel’s siege of Gaza continues and fighting intensifies, hospitals are struggling to provide even the basics. Vishal Khetpal spoke to a 19-year-old medical student in Gaza who tells us a harrowing account of what she sees.
More: Emily Tamkin reflects on the fear of American Jews and how she hopes her community can rise up to face this difficult moment.
Don’t be fooled
Republicans are trying to move quickly with this new budget bill, writes Adam Chodorow. He says a closer look at how they’re funding this bill suggests they don’t really care about balancing the budget.
Dear RL Stine,
Hello, you’re on Slate! Prudie can’t come on the phone right now, instead her famous children’s horror author, RL Stine?!
THE Goosebumps The creator weighs in on scary appearances, friendly press releases, and being the fourth wheel.
Not the first, but the best
The more versions of the Priscilla Presley story you watch, the more Sofia Coppolas stands out. Sam Adams explains why there’s never been an Elvis movie like this Priscilla.
More: Slates Culture Gabfest discusses the ways in which Priscilla is a quintessential Sofia Coppola film.
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