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Europe

France Polarized by Parliament's Vote to Recognize Palestinian Statehood
France has a sizable Muslim community and the largest Jewish population in Europe, making Tuesday's symbolic vote a source of controversy.
Virgile Dall’Armellina
12.3.14
asia & pacific

China Will Be Banishing Its Creative Class to the Countryside
President Xi Jinping is channeling Mao Zedong in his attempt to "boost in helping artists form a correct view of art and create more masterpieces."
John Dyer
12.3.14
Words

Stream Sau Poler's Sophomore EP 'Paradoxes of Progress'
The Spanish producer's follow up for Atomnation is a complex, tight, and a satisfying listen.
David Garber
12.3.14
energy

The Fracking Future Is a Big Myth
A series of reports suggests that natural gas production estimates have been wildly overoptimistic.
Michael Byrne
12.3.14
News

A Court Just Stopped Texas from Executing a Paranoid Schizophrenic
A late reprieve for the man who wore a purple cowboy suit and tried to call Jesus Christ to the stand when representing himself in court.
Katie Halper
12.3.14
Words

Hubie Davison's "Khayyam Grey" is Better Than a Full Body Hug
A soulful dance track born in the Irish countryside.
VICE Thump
12.3.14
Words

Sonny Blake Is All About That “Chords & Bass”
But maybe some treble.
Rachael D’Amore
12.3.14
Art

Lose and Find Yourself Inside This Glowing Light Labyrinth
Artist and architect Marco Zotes puts the "maze" in 'AMAZE' with a massive interactive installation that comes alive at night.
Sophia Callahan
12.3.14
Tech

William Gibson Talks Cyberpunk, Cyberspace, and His Experiences in Hollywood
We spoke to the legendary science fiction writer about his legacy as tech "noir prophet," his new book, and writing the Hollywood flop "Johnny Mnemonic."
Joseph Walsh
12.3.14
VICE News

State of Emergency: Ferguson, Missouri - Part 11
VICE News roamed the streets of Ferguson the day after the grand jury's non-indictment inspired widespread arson and looting.
VICE News
12.3.14
mix

Jax Jones Made Us a Mix to Soundtrack a Day at a Theme Park
Blase Boys Club's new star steps up for an exclusive THUMP mix.
THUMP Staff
12.3.14
News

Are Draconian Abortion Laws Responsible for Falling Abortion Rates?
It's unlikely that the recent spate of harsh abortion restrictions had a significant effect on the national abortion rate, but that doesn't mean those laws don't suck.
Callie Beusman
12.3.14
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