Matthew Scalia Opinion Editor
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‘Starfleet Academy’ Review: Boldly going in the same bad direction as all new television
Imagine you were handed the keys to your favorite fictional franchise. You would feel a duty to the fans and the legacy of the show. You would pick up the stories and characters that were left behind long before you could even walk upright. You would honor what made the show great, right?
Big Data in Your Backyard
County officials prepare for power-hungry data center demands. One planned one to consume as much energy as Philadelphia.
The Scopes Monkey Trial 100 years later
One hundred years ago, in a Dayton, Tennessee, courtroom, a case was heard that created nothing but “noise.” It was the first battle over teaching the topic of evolution, and it became part of a war that would spread across the country from school board meeting rooms to the Supreme Court.
A Blue Wave Begins
Democrats gain momentum while Trump focuses on his ballroom
The Shrinkflation of TV
No more 20-episode seasons. Now you get 10-episode seasons, if you are lucky. Do not be greedy, because sometimes it is eight, and sometimes they are spaced 2-3 years apart. What happened?
AI and the future of Psychology
Dr. Jamonn Campbell joins The Slate Opinion Podcast to Discuss AI in Psychology
RFK’s Tylenol Monster
The HHS Secretary demonizes Tylenol while pushing for experimental treatment for autism
PA Republican leaders attend SU Turning Point memorial for Charlie Kirk
The Shippensburg University chapter of Turning Point USA held a vigil for founder Charlie Kirk on Thursday, Sept. 18. The vigil featured speeches from three state congressmen and garnered a large turnout.
The Future of Media in an AI World
Professor Chattopadhyay discusses AI & societal tech fears on new Slate podcast
Charlie Kirk and the Rising Tide of Violence
The Political Violence Will Only Get Worse If We Don’t Respect Life