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united states of addiction

The Opioid Problem Is Our Problem

Tonic takes a look at drugs, addiction, and death among young people in the US.
Kate Lowenstein
6.20.17
Crime

'Drunk Consent Is Still Consent' Claims Lawyer in Police Sexual Assault Case

The complainant testified that three Toronto police officers assaulted her as she lay immobile in a hotel room. The defense says her story "makes no rational sense," arguing that "she would have said to the taxi driver just take me home."
Linda Yang
6.20.17
FIGHTLAND

I Kicked Oxy During a Pro Boxing Bout in Tijuana

LA based professional boxer Zac "Kid Yamaka" Wohlman writes about the time he got sober in the ring.
Zachary Wohlman
6.20.17
VICE News

Inside the Chechen Prison Where Gay Men Say They Were Tortured

VICE News obtained exclusive access to the now-abandoned buildings where officers reportedly beat and tortured men they suspected of being gay.
Hind Hassan
6.20.17
threes

After 3.33 Years, Someone Finally Beat 'Threes'

Beating 'Threes' turns out to be a thing you can do.
Jordan Mallory
6.20.17
digital art

These Surreal Plastic Surgery Ads Subvert Korean Beauty Standards

Inspired by South Korea’s obsession with plastic surgery and K-pop, artist Eui-Jip Hwang makes fake beauty industry ads.
DJ Pangburn
6.20.17
aww

Dogs Really Are Your Best Wingmen, Study Finds

Just being pictured with man's best friend could make you seem like a better partner.
Ed Cara
6.20.17
Features

Juliana Huxtable Will Never Stop Going In

We spoke to the DJ, poet, artist, and model ahead of her Australian tour.
Claudio Santoro
6.20.17
Internet Insecurity

Hacktivist Breaks Into Minnesota Government Databases to Protest Philando Castile Verdict

“An innocent man died. And a guilty one lives freely.”
Lorenzo Franceschi-Bicchierai
6.20.17
making bank

Why the Value of Ethereum Has Skyrocketed 4,000 Percent

Watch a short explainer on the cryptocurrency's steady rise.
Caroline Haskins
6.20.17
marijuana legalization

The government is seriously ramping up the number of licensed weed producers

In the last 9 days, Health Canada has issued 5 licenses to grow pot — a five-fold increase
Vanmala Subramaniam
6.20.17
thump news

The KLF's New Book May Explain Why They Burned Over a Million Dollars

The English band's publisher says '2023: A Trilogy' may contain some answers.
Alexander Iadarola
6.20.17
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