Slate and Mike Pesca have agreed to ‘part ways’

In a note to staffers, Slate chief executive Dan Check and Editor in Chief Jared Hohlt wrote, “Slate has long been a place for authoritative and provocative debate, and we are proud to publish a range of opinions and analysis on both our site and podcasts. We are also a workplace committed to fostering an inclusive and respectful environment for all employees. And we can only do our best work when all employees feel heard, respected, and motivated to do their jobs.”