Reina Sultan
VICE
New York, United States
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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.’” → Read More
What Is Kinky Sex? A Guide For Beginners
If you're turned on but intimidated by the complex lingo, etiquette, and array of fetishes out there, let us gently domme you through the basics. → Read More
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. → Read More
Diversifying the Police Force Won’t End Police Violence
Hiring a diverse police force may change what cops look like, but it doesn't change what policing means and does. → Read More
Unvaccinated cops are a threat to our community. Fire them and funnel their salaries into public health efforts.
COVID-19 has been the number one killer of police officers, and unvaccinated cops pose a similar threat to our communities. → Read More
The US government failed the pandemic test. Now it's up to Americans to take care of each other.
The pandemic showed how weak our infrastructure is in America, and why we'll have to rely on mutual aid going forward → Read More
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.” → Read More
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." → Read More
What It's Actually Like to Work as a Freelancer Full Time
A series in which people across the U.S. offer firsthand perspectives about how social issues impact their real lives. As many industries struggle to recover in the ninth month of the COVID-19 pandemic, people are wondering, perhaps even more so than usual: Should I start freelancing? Traditionally, this choice is often spurred by people's desire for freedom, creativity, and projects that speak… → Read More
8 People Who’ve Had Trouble Trying to Vote This Year
"I don't know if I'll be able to stay in the long-term hotel where I've been living for long enough to change my registration and vote from here." → Read More
What It’s Like to Job Hunt for Seven Months During a Pandemic
"My laptop broke two weeks ago, and it has my resumé on it. It’ll cost $300–$400 to fix, which is an unimaginable amount of money right now." → Read More
What It’s Like to Job Hunt for Seven Months During a Pandemic
"My laptop broke two weeks ago, and it has my resumé on it. It’ll cost $300–$400 to fix, which is an unimaginable amount of money right now." → Read More
5 People on How Their Workplaces' Diversity Initiatives Are Actually Going
"The CEO said the organization was indeed diverse, despite having only white women in its leadership positions." → Read More
6 College Students on Going Back to School During the Pandemic
"The administration asks students to quarantine and minimize contact points, but I have to go to work in order to pay for school, so that's simply not going to happen." → Read More
Relocating During a Pandemic? Here’s What I Learned
Half a year into the pandemic, moving has become essential for some people. Here are tips for moving safely into your new homes in our new normal. → Read More
7 People Talk About Not Being Able to Make Rent During a Pandemic
Some have been on a rent strike, some are on the verge of eviction, some are dealing with landlords who suggest letting a stranger's family move in to help share the cost of rent. → Read More
11 People Talk About Confronting Racist Salary Discrimination at Work
"My boss told me I wouldn't be getting a promotion or pay raise that cycle. I asked for some feedback, and he said I lacked 'polish.' When I asked what that meant, he said, 'You know, your hair, and stuff.'" → Read More
Observing Ramadan in the Age of Coronavirus
The holy month is a time for Muslims around the world to strengthen bonds and reach out to other communities. This year, we have to get creative. → Read More
7 People on What It's Like to Break Up During the COVID-19 Pandemic
"It was a deep, raw, emotional conversation, and the FaceTime aspect definitely added a weird element of sterility." → Read More
13 Essential Workers Describe What Their Lives Are Like Right Now
"Workers consistently ask our bosses to reduce public access, remaining open but preventing customers from aimlessly wandering our aisles and increasing our risk of infection. They refuse." → Read More