Lydia DePillis is a writer living in New York.
Today's Papers
Aug. 15 2009 4:21 AMObama tours the West, consumers still not bullish on the economy.Lydia DePillis
Today's Papers
Aug. 2 2009 6:59 AM The jobless are running out of insurance, while Iraq veterans call it quits. Lydia DePillis
Cocktail Chatter
July 31 2009 10:55 AMFetuses, Brewskis, and Senate HaikuThe week's most interesting Slate stories.Lydia DePillis
Cocktail Chatter
July 24 2009 10:57 AMBreak-Ins, Bombers, and the Fat PoliceThe week's most interesting Slate stories.Lydia DePillis
Cocktail Chatter
July 17 2009 6:50 AMSenate Folly, Fonts, and Furry WankersThe week's most interesting Slate stories.Lydia DePillis
Politics
July 8 2009 1:59 PMHot Air RisingThe Senate opens its debate over climate change.Lydia DePillis
Prescriptions
June 25 2009 5:57 PMThe Universal, Single-Payer GodA report from the pray-in for comprehensive health care reform.Lydia DePillis
Dispatches
June 22 2009 2:28 PMEt Tu, Scalia?Dispatch from the American Constitution Society convention.Lydia DePillis
Today's Papers
June 13 2009 6:38 AMBoth sides claim victory in elections. North Korea gets sanctioned. Lydia DePillis
Cocktail Chatter
June 12 2009 12:18 PMPot Taxes, Orphan Tweets, and a Catholic Sex FightThe week's most interesting Slate stories.Lydia DePillis
Today's Papers
May 16 2009 5:44 AMDebating what Pelosi knew about torture, while Obama backs off on a campaign promise.Lydia DePillis
Today's Papers
April 19 2009 6:22 AMThe papers chew over crime, courts, and censorship in China.Lydia DePillis
Politics
Aug. 5 2009 5:37 PMAim LowHaley Barbour is the GOP's leading candidate in 2012—for vice president.Lydia DePillis
Today's Papers
July 25 2009 5:32 AMWalking it back on Skip Gates while health care hits another speed bump. Lydia DePillis
Explainer
July 21 2009 2:37 PMA Nuclear Power Plant With a ViewHow do energy companies decide where to build new reactors?Lydia DePillis
Cocktail Chatter
July 10 2009 7:53 AMFireworks, Asian Babes, and Interviewing Jacko The week's most interesting Slate stories.Lydia DePillis
Today's Papers
June 28 2009 4:29 AMThe papers take stock of Iran, national security, and the death of the King.Lydia DePillis
Politics
June 24 2009 4:09 PMWhat To Say About Mark Sanford?A guide to politicians' reactions to sex scandals.Lydia DePillis and Jeremy Singer-Vine
Cocktail Chatter
June 19 2009 9:30 AMOff-Color Jokes, Japanese Sissies, and Destroying ToysThe week's most interesting Slate stories.Lydia DePillis
Politics
June 12 2009 5:24 PMAbout Climate Change: Never MindHow one think tank adapted when the debate moved on from its favorite issue.Lydia DePillis
Politics
June 8 2009 10:15 AMNo Fight LeftJust like grown-up Republicans, College Republicans face an identity crisis.Lydia DePillis
Today's Papers
May 10 2009 6:19 AMThe papers speculate on the SCOTUS and ponder where the economy is headed next. Lydia DePillis
Today's Papers
April 12 2009 6:05 AMThe papers lead with some local disappointments—but the Obamas got a dog.Lydia DePillis
Today's Papers
Feb. 28 2009 5:12 AMEconomic stats worse than expected; Obama gives notice in Iraq.Lydia DePillis