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Michael Kinsley launched Slate on the 24th of June 1996 under the ownership of Microsoft. This date marked a specific moment when digital journalism began to take shape as a viable business model.
The magazine was purchased by The Washington Post Company in 2004. Later, after selling The Washington Post to Jeff Bezos, the parent company was renamed Graham Holdings by September 2013.
Slate introduced a paywall system called Slate Plus in 2014 offering ad-free podcasts and bonus materials. By June 2015, the outlet moved all content behind a metered paywall for international readers.
Columns by Dahlia Lithick won National Magazine Awards for Columns and Commentary in 2013. The outlet also won General Excellence awards in 2003, 2011, and 2016.
On the 16th of September 2025, Slate filed a lawsuit against Google over alleged antitrust violations. This event highlights significant controversies including internal staff disputes regarding racial slurs alongside fabrication controversies.