Thirty Years of Slate: A Legacy in Flux Slate's 30th birthday is a milestone that reflects not only on the publication itself but also on the evolution of digital media.
In 1996, Slate was one of many nascent online ventures vying for attention. Yet while many of its contemporaries have faded into obscurity, Slate has persevered and thrived.
The mid 1990s were a peculiar moment in the history of digital media, marked by unbridled optimism and a sense that traditional rules no longer applied.