conventions
I Went to a BDSM Convention With My Ex
At International Ms. Leather & Bootblack, I found sex swings, piss, and a freaky version of peace.
What, No Fuckin' Ziti Now? The Best Photos From SopranosCon
With dancers from Bada Bing and the return of Paulie Walnuts, SopranosCon was a gabagool paradise.
Inside the Annual Gathering of Abe Lincoln Presenters
Ever year, dozens of men and women channeling Abe and Mary Lincoln descend onto Freeport, Illinois.
Inside the World's Largest Ventriloquist Convention
VICE met roughly 500 puppeteers who gather at Vent Haven every year to buy new dummies, perform, and trade techniques.
I Went to a Brunch Convention to Discover the Secrets of Brunch
Is brunch a stupid meal for the privileged? I set out to find out.
Meeting the Real People of Gamescom 2016
We asked the gamers in Cologne who their favourite characters are, about their customising preferences, and if they could imagine being in a relationship with a non-gamer.
Steaks, Girls in Underwear, and Men in Camouflage: We Went to Europe's Largest Paintball Tournament
The Euro Big Game is the manliest fake war there is.
Photographing the Political Art of the 2016 Conventions
The intersection of politics and art remains vibrant in these insane times.
Bun B's Final Convention Dispatch: Taking It to the Streets
Now that the conventions are over, VICE's political correspondent calls for people to take their fight to the ballot box this November.
What Hillary Clinton's Campaign Means to Democratic Women in America
At the Democratic National Convention this week, Clinton's female supporters praised the majesty of the moment—but kept their expectations limited.
The Only Way Hillary Clinton Will Win the Election Is with a Lot of Help from Her Friends
An anticlimactic end to the Democratic Party's show in Philadelphia.
Bun B's Convention Dispatch Five: Behind the Scenes on Barack Obama's Big Night
Wednesday night was Barack Obama's shining moment—and his party was soaking it up.