Slate Slate online magazine combines top quality insight and analysis with the interactive and multimedia potential of the internet to give you an informed look at what matters in politics and culture.

Edited by Michael Kinsley, former co-host of CNN's "Crossfire" and longtime editor and columnist for the New Republic, Slate brings you America's leading journalists, policy makers, and cultural critics. Its articles, reviews, and forums take full advantage of Internet technology by using animation, audio and video clips, and interactive discussions.

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  • The briefings section of Slate includes short, timely articles about politics, news, entertainment, and trends, as well as thought-provoking opinion pieces.
  • Today's Papers - Daily summary and instant analysis of the lead stories in five major U.S. newspapers. Sign up to get daily e-mail delivery!
  • The Week/The Spin - Examines how the media have viewed the week's big news events.
  • In Other Magazines - Tracks the content of the leading print publications.
  • 24/seven - Less formal, but equally insightful, these e-mail style missives provide a more personal view of individuals, issues, and the events that shape them.
  • The Fray - The magazine's reader forum, where thousands of Slate readers share thoughts and opinions on topics addressed by the magazine.

Top-Line System Requirements

Computer
386DX or higher processor 		Memory
8 MB of RAM
Hard-Disk
5 MB of available hard-disk space  		Display
VGA or higher with 256 colors. Recommended screen resolution 800x600
Operating System
Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows NT Server or Workstation, Windows 3.1, Windows for Workgroups 3.11, Macintosh (Windows NT 4 or Windows 98 recommended)
Peripherals/Miscellaneous
Microsoft mouse or compatible pointing device recommended
Internet access - 28.8K or faster connection recommended
Web-browser - Microsoft Internet Explorer 3.02 or later software, Netscape Navigator 3.04 or later

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