Manisha Krishnan
Senior Reporter
manisha.krishnan@vice.comManisha Krishnan is an award-winning journalist who has been reporting on North American drug policy, police brutality, gender-based violence, and firearms since she joined VICE in 2015. Her work on the opioid crisis and cannabis legalization has included unparalleled access to drug traffickers while her reporting centers the experiences of drug users and holds politicians to account.
An Otter Keeps Stealing Surfboards as Great Ocean Uprising Escalates
While the Atlantic Ocean has orcas attacking yachts, the coast of California has its own guardian from unwanted human behavior.
Someone Left Cocaine in the White House: Reports
President Joe Biden and his family were not there at the time.
The Man Who Opened a Store Selling Heroin and Cocaine Has Died From an Overdose
Jerry Martin, 51, opened the store in Vancouver because he wanted to give people access to clean drugs and challenge Canadian drug laws.
Tranq Dope Deaths In the U.S. Are Skyrocketing
Overdoses linked to tranq, the street drug that can cause horrific wounds, have spiked 276 percent, according to the CDC.
Cocaine Use Is Surging, UN Drug Report Says
While global production has grown to meet demand, police seizures are outpacing supply.
A White Nationalist Took MDMA For a Drug Study and Renounced His Racist Views
The man, who led the Midwest faction of a white nationalist group, said he realized “nothing matters without love” after getting high in a University of Chicago study.
More People Die of Overdoses After Cops Seize Drugs: Study
The study found local drug users were twice as likely to overdose in the weeks following a drug bust.
Canada’s Wildfire Smoke Is Making It the Target of America’s Wrath
Normally under-the-radar, Canada is at the center of wildfire conspiracies that include cults, Justin Trudeau, and female firefighters.
Just In Time For Pride, the FDA Is Fear-Mongering About Poppers
The agency claimed the drug, popular in queer circles, “can prove fatal.”
No, Dogs Are Not ODing After Eating Fentanyl-Laced Human Poo
The latest drug panic is dogs getting high and sick after eating human feces laced with meth and fentanyl. Experts say it's not a real issue.
The 11-Year-Old Shot By A Cop After Calling 911 Is Suing Police
The lawsuit alleges the officer who shot the child was reckless and violated his right to be “free from excessive force.”
‘What Did I Do Wrong?’ 11-Year-Old Boy Shot By Cop After Calling For Help
The family is calling for the officer to be fired and charged.