Susan Rinkunas
Susan Rinkunas is a senior editor at VICE. She was previously health editor at The Cut and has been a digital editor at Health, Women's Health, and Runner's World.
Pramila Jayapal Says Republicans Are 'Literally Willing to Let People Die'
The progressive Congresswoman talks to VICE about our country's failure to ensure health care and protect lives during the pandemic.
Parents Are Eavesdropping on Their Kids’ Virtual Therapy Sessions
Young people doing therapy at home have to speak in code and hand signals.
A Few Concerns I Have About Historians Reading My Coronavirus Diary
Historians want to hear about everyday people's experiences during the pandemic. Would it be embarrassing if they read about mine?
Psychotic Delusions Change With the Times. They’ve Started to Include COVID-19
People with psychosis could be having pandemic delusions long after a vaccine is developed or society is reopened.
We Need Gossip Now More Than Ever
Starting a gossip practice during social distancing, even if over video chat, can help us feel closer to one another.
It Was Clear COVID-19 Would Hit Black People Hard. Yet Experts Stayed Silent
Black and Latinx people have higher rates of chronic health conditions that are associated with more severe cases of COVID-19. But public health officials said little about race early in the pandemic.
Why You Should Take a Vacation Day Under Quarantine
If you're lucky enough to have paid time off, there are still plenty of ways to put it to good use.
Brain Implants to Treat Addiction Are Dangerous and Promising
The U.S. is conducting clinical trials of deep brain stimulation for opioid addiction, but ethical questions abound.
Don’t Panic. We’re Not Running Out of Food
If you're worried about meat rationing, here's what's really going on.
What It's Like to Get an Abortion in Hawaii
Candace would’ve had to fly to the neighboring island to get an abortion, but she got sent pills instead.
Your Body Odor Might Change in Quarantine
The microbes that live on us are responsible for nearly all of our bodily smells. In social isolation, our microbial communities could be shifting.
We're Both Blind. This Is How It Affects Our Sex Life
"We’ve had some friends who’ve asked us, 'If you can’t see, how do you find each other attractive?'"