social issues
Life Inside Indonesia's Widow-Only Village
The Arbain housing complex in East Java is a quiet but resilient community of widows who take care of one another despite the stigma of widowhood in the country.
Bernie ignited a political movement that's finally taking shape
If the socialist bloc wants to become more than just the party of dissent, they'll need to appeal to some non-white demographics.
'Death Is Only the Beginning' of This Virtual Reality Experience
Two young artists create their a VR piece that tackles current world problems by way of a phenomenological afterlife realm.
Facebook Photos and Collages Converge in Portraits of Digital Lives
Tension between formalism and the way people live online emerge when Cameron Welch paints with his family's Facebook photos.
Justin Trudeau on Indigenous Issues in Canada: The VICE News Interview
VICE News spoke to Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau during his historic visit to an isolated First Nations community.
The Iranian Art Scene Is Exploding Right Now
Thousands of young painters and sculptors in Tehran are turning contemporary art into a powerful social force.
When Disney and Dr. Seuss Made Racist Cartoons...
Were cartoons like 'Cannibal Capers' and 'Trader Mickey' a reflection of society, or a seemingly harmless way to spread hate?
What Greece's 'No' Referendum Vote Means for Europe
Is this the beginning of the end for neo-liberalism in Europe?
The Music Industry Needs to Wake Up and Support Artists With Mental Health Problems
It affects 60 percent of musicians. So why doesn't a charity set up to support them get any help at all from the industry?
Reddit Cofounder Says Misogynists on Reddit Are 'Deplorable'
Meanwhile, Alexis Ohanian champions the subreddit system, which lets sexist and racist people "moderate" sexist and racist subreddits.
Kansas Is Now Officially the Reddest State in the Union
Between shaming poor people, restricting abortions and legalizing discrimination, Gov. Sam Brownback's "experiment" has made his state the most conservative in the union.