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William Saletan
Will Saletan covers science, technology, and politics for Slate and says a lot of things that get him in trouble.
Articles By William Saletan
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Explain Away the Gay
Opponents of same-sex marriage went 0-for-4 in the election. But they have lots of excuses.
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The Real Romney
Another secret recording shows what Romney really thinks about minorities, birth control, and public assistance.
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The New Grand Old Party
The defeat of 2012 is forcing Republicans to rethink what they stand for. What will the new conservatism look like?
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The Power of Truth
In the 2012 election, reality overwhelmed pretense, gamesmanship, and self-deception.
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Cheer Up, Republicans
You’re going to have a moderate Republican president for the next four years: Barack Obama.
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The Man We Never Saw
The only time Mitt Romney managed to be himself was when he thought no one was looking.
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The Mullahs of Washington
The Republican argument for using your vote to punish Republicans.
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Sandy Socialists
Republican governors order hurricane evacuations so we won’t have to bail you out. Then why do they defend your right to skip health insurance?
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The God Intended This Gabfest To Happen Gabfest
Listen to Slate's show about the campaign’s home stretch, the Republicans' continuing "rape problem," and the Castle Doctrine.
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No Exception
Todd Akin and Richard Mourdock aren’t outliers. Banning abortion for rape victims is the new Republican mainstream.
