society & demographics
Airbnb Is Politely Asking Its Hosts Not to Be Racist
The company is trying to keep hosts from discriminating against renters by having users agree to a "community commitment," as well as getting rid of profile photos.
Two Glasses of Sangria with Comedian Phoebe Robinson
The cohost of the new podcast '2 Dope Queens' is having a moment.
Ray Barbee Is the Happiest Man in Skateboarding
We caught up with the longtime pro to talk about why race plays no part in skateboarding and how he's stayed so happy for so long.
Millions of Americans Have Become Potheads Since 2002, Study Says
The study found that the number of Americans who regularly use pot nearly doubled from 12 years ago, from 3.9 million to now 8.4 million people.
Watch a Discussion with Gloria Steinem About Sexual Assault in the US Military
Tuesday night, Steinem will join retired brigadier general Loree Sutton for a special livestreamed discussion at Lincoln Center, following a screening of her Emmy-nominated VICELAND show 'WOMAN.'
Why I’m Tired of Seeing Women’s Clothing Choices Policed
France's burkini ban was overturned this morning, but the battleground that is women's bodies remains.
Ellen Page and Ian Daniel Are Back for an All New Season of 'GAYCATION'
The duo takes us along as they travel to countries where homosexuality is illegal, as well as areas of the US struggling with anti-LGBT legislation, hate crimes, and tragedy.
Lorna Simpson's Timeless Deconstructions of Identity
The artist's latest work involved pairing photos of black women from old issues of 'Ebony' with images from a 1931 textbook.
Photos from London's Protest Against the French Burkini Ban
Women protested at the French embassy this week following images of armed police forcing a woman on a beach in Nice to remove her clothing.
Portraits of a Socialite Who Named Her Dog After Jackie O
Six years ago, photographer Chuck Grant met Tina Santi Flaherty, who lives above Jackie Kennedy's old apartment on Fifth Avenue. Tina describes Jackie Kennedy as her muse. These photos are inspired by the Kennedy aesthetic.
A Japanese Photographer Examines Identity Stereotypes
Eighteen-year-old Izumi Miyazaki cites a number of surrealists as her inspiration in her thoughtful, wry, and precise work on identity stereotypes, setting cultural clichés alongside grotesque or awkward elements.
Zoë Quinn on Life Since Gamergate and Her Erotic New Video Game
In the first episode of our new web series 'VICE Gaming Meets,' the video game developer talks about online harassment and shows us her new dating simulation game inspired by Amazon best-seller Chuck Tingle.