The Puzzle of American Decline: A Glance at the Grid The latest news from Slate's crossword section may seem like an innocuous exercise in wordplay, but beneath its playful surface lies a reflection of our times.
"Glue Spokescow" – the answer to this week's five letter puzzle – might elicit a chuckle, but it also points to a broader pattern: America's struggle to hold itself together.
Consider West Point, the storied military academy that has produced some of America's most esteemed leaders.