Sarah Berman VICE
How Long Until We Can Grow Medicinal Magic Mushrooms: An Investigation
A wave of studies say psychedelics can treat depression, end-of-life anxiety, addiction and more. So we asked experts when we'll legally be able to grow medicinal shrooms at home.
What It’s Like to Be Forced to Take Anti-Psychotic Drugs
After involuntary mental health treatment many patients feel afraid to seek more help. A constitutional challenge could change the way patients consent to treatment in British Columbia.
Why I Left a Polygamist Colony but Stayed in My Plural Marriage
With some Canadian polygamists on trial, we spoke to a woman who left the church but fought to keep her family together.
Photos that Confront the Fear and Anxiety of Peeing While Trans
"I just want to pee, wash my hands, check if I have food in my teeth, and leave without being harassed."
What It’s Like Saving Lives on the Front Lines of an Opioid Crisis
"It's been chaos and constant putting out fires, not only in our building of 90 residents, but on the streets, in the alleys."
A Little Chat with Two Comic Artists Who Draw Porn in Public
We chat with comic book pornographers Robin Bougie and Maxine Frank about women-driven stories, oversharing fans and what bodies actually look like.
A Canadian Politician Called Bullshit on a US Border Practice That Bans Weed Smokers
Ralph Goodale, the country's Public Safety Minister, called it a "ludicrous situation" and says he's going to bring it up in future bilateral discussions.
An Indigenous Mom Explains Why She Doesn’t Register Her Kids with the Government
We talked to Kanahus Manuel about raising her four "freedom babies" without money, medical coverage, or education controlled by the Canadian government, as well as her mission to bring back traditional midwifery.
How These Anti-Vaccine Parents Ended Up Being Found Guilty of Killing Their Own Son
A long read in the Canadian press digs into the religious, legal, and financial forces that led up to the Mormons' conviction.
Lindy West’s Polite ‘Fuck You’ to the Stanford Rapist’s Dad
We all want to know what she really thinks, and her Shrill book and tour delivers just that.
This Teen Firefighter Is Accused of Setting 18 Fires in Canada
Nineteen-year-old Lawson Schalm was set to graduate high school in two months, but will likely have to rethink a career in fire and rescue.