The Burnout and Escapism Issue
The Decline of American Peyote
The small, bulbous peyote cactus is central to the religious rituals of the Native American Church, but poaching and unsustainable harvesting practices put it at risk of extinction in the United States.
Our Cities Are Designed for Loneliness
Our built environment is not working in our favor. Urban planners want to change that.
Love Binge
For 14 years, I photographed girls in upstate New York who were growing up the same way I did, with limited means in an American culture that promotes escapism through constant consumption.
Going Underground
The resurgence in clinical trials into the effectiveness of LSD, MDMA, and psilocybin in treating depression and trauma has received widespread publicity. But outside the labs, regular people are taking psychedelic therapy into their own hands.
When Dismantling Power Dismantles You Instead
In the Trump era, many see activism as more vital than ever. But what happens when it takes a toll on your physical, mental, and emotional health?
When Dismantling Power Dismantles You Instead
In the Trump era, many see activism as more vital than ever. But what happens when it takes a toll on your physical, mental, and emotional health?
When Racism Anchors Your Health
An exploration of health disparities in America shows that even if you’re a black American in 2018 with a sound bank account, you can’t buy whiteness.
The Death of Death
What young people can learn from a society of aging immortalists trying to live long enough to live forever.
MAGA Mouse
As our politics invade the amusement park, is Disney World even a vacation destination any longer?
The Story Behind the Cover of VICE Magazine's December Issue
Our magic mushroom cover star was inspired by LSD tab art and printed on custom blotter paper. Here's how it came together.