5 Abortion Providers on How Bans Are Putting People's Lives in Danger
“All of a sudden, we have to say, ‘I would do this in a heartbeat if I could—but I can’t.’”
What It's Like When a Climate Disaster Permanently Alters Your Life
Six people told VICE how, when your income or health is still devastated long after a wildfire or flood, “recovery” feels like a fallacy.
Sex Workers Describe the Instability—and Necessity—of OnlyFans
Creators of sexually explicit content talk about what it's like to rely on a platform that can just... change its policies, then change them back.
5 People on the Devastating Long-Term Effects of Eviction
“I have PTSD from the experience. I’ve had to take leave from work several times for therapy and I take five medications.”
Trans Athletes on What It's Like to Play Sports Despite Bans and Bigots
“I’ve had to refocus my college search and look for schools in states where there aren’t active efforts to pass anti-trans bills.”
The Horror of an Unwanted Conservatorship, According to People Who Lived It
“I tried to reach for my phone to call 911, but they tackled me, carried me to the car, and took me to a group home for people with disabilities.”
5 People Describe the Emotional and Financial Tolls of House Arrest
“When my device malfunctions, my parole officer calls my family to see where I am. If they didn’t pick up, a warrant would be issued for my arrest.”
8 People Describe How Unions Changed Their Lives
"That strike helped us win family health coverage, and I never need to worry about money when I go to the doctor anymore."
4 Vaccination Site Volunteers Describe How They Earned Their Early Doses
“It all hit me again: the heaviness of this virus; the reach of this virus. It was a very surreal moment.”
5 People Arrested at BLM Protests Talk About Policing and the Capitol Riot
"They were taking selfies with white supremacists. My friends and I were maced, tear-gassed, beaten, shot at with rubber bullets, and traumatized."
8 People on What It's Actually Like to Work as a Freelancer Full Time
"The taxes... oh my god, the taxes."
We Checked In on People Who Lost Their Jobs at the Start of the Pandemic
"One thing I’ve learned during all of this is that it doesn’t matter how cautious or responsible I am—my livelihood also depends on the public."