Jenée Desmond-Harris

Jun 21, 2024 | slate.com | Jenée Desmond-Harris

Will the authorities even care?

Jun 10, 2024 | slate.com | Jenée Desmond-Harris

He's treating me just like my family once did.

Apr 20, 2024 | slate.com | Jenée Desmond-Harris

I’m sorry they got evicted, but this isn’t my problem.

Oct 5, 2023 | slate.com | Jenée Desmond-Harris

Dear Prudence Dear Prudence is Slate’s advice column. Submit questions here. Dear Prudence, It’s been 30 years since the ugly baby episode of Seinfeld. Can you provide some updated guidance on what to say when introduced to an absolutely hideous infant? Does “How adorable!” come across as insincere? Is “look at those tiny fingers!” inviting the elephant further into the room?

Oct 5, 2023 | slate.com | Jenée Desmond-Harris |Joel Anderson

Each week, Prudie discusses a tricky letter with a colleague or friend, just for Slate Plus members. This week Jenée Desmond-Harris discusses her response to “Friend or Foe” with fellow Slate writer (and also her husband) Joel Anderson. Dear Prudence, In my group of friends, one woman treats me in a way that leaves me confused, and frankly, I don’t appreciate her behavior. For example, she once told me, out of the blue, that she doesn’t think I am dumb. I found that offensive.