Dexter Thomas
A Brief History of America’s Fascination With Black People Dying on Camera – and Its Costs
Data shows that videos of black people dying get attention. But it’s also traumatic.
Ventilator Makers Are Restricting Access to Repair Manuals in a ‘Pure Profit Play’
Repair people trying keep these machines online for COVID-19 patients shouldn't have to beg the manufacturers for the manuals.
Cops Are Taking a Knee. Not Everyone Is Convinced.
For the viewer, “Good Cop” images can provide easy reassurance. And for police departments, they are a great organic source of positive PR.
We Joined a Ramadan Celebration in Animal Crossing
There were no Muslim holiday references in Animal Crossing... until now.
Coronavirus Is Speeding Up the Evolution of Porn
With studios largely shut down, the porn business has gone into quarantine and gotten more personal.
Coronavirus Brought These Divorced Parents Together
Parenting is hard. But when you’re a doctor fighting a global pandemic, and you share child custody after an ugly divorce, it’s really hard.
Marc Rebillet Played His ‘Essential Workers Anthem’ Live for Us (Including the Swears)
“A lot of us are sitting at home enjoying the conveniences of normal life. And that's thanks to these workers going out and busting their fucking hump every day so that so that we can do that.”
We Took a Tour of Prince's Home Before It Shut Down
Before the coronavirus pandemic shut everything down, VICE News took a very exclusive look inside Prince’s enigmatic fortress.
That Viral Italian Opera Singer Took Time Off to Mourn a Friend — And Now He’s Back on His Balcony
As the most serious days of the pandemic seem to have passed in Italy, Maurizio Marchini has resumed his balcony concerts.
Coronavirus Didn't Stop This Texas Town From Holding Their Rattlesnake Roundup
“This event brings $8.4 million to this economy in one week.”
Black Volunteers in Mississippi Told Us Why They’re Still Working for Bernie
“Mississippi has to matter at some point,” said James Hemphill, who wore a red “Medicare for Y’all” shirt as he walked from door to door. “We're not giving up on Mississippi.”
Louisiana Is Paying $6 for Every Swamp Rodent You Can Kill
And there are hundreds of thousands of them.