Meredith Balkus

Associate Managing Editor, Digital

meredith.balkus@vice.com
identity-rights

What It's Like to Vote As a Woman Around the World

Women have the right to vote in the vast majority of countries, but de facto issues across the globe—like lack of access to childcare or safe transportation, or the sense that their vote doesn't matter—still stand in their way.
Meredith Balkus
8.3.20
Health

When Can We Kiss?

Because of coronavirus, I haven’t really dated anyone in three months. But now I have a crush on someone, so I went looking for answers about how we can make out.
Meredith Balkus
6.30.20
Coronavirus

Motorcyclists Like Me Are Delivering Protective Gear to ER Doctors

The New York City doctors at the epicenter of the coronavirus crisis have found an unlikely ally: bikers.
Meredith Balkus
3.26.20
Health

Pitch Guidelines for the VICE Life Desk

How to pitch pieces about health, wellness, self-care, identity, sex, relationships, drugs, alcohol, work, and money.
Casey Johnston
Amy Rose Spiegel
Meredith Balkus
10.11.19
Film

Jeff Goldblum Talks About Doing Drugs as a Teen and, Uhhh, Lobotomies

We interviewed the internet’s favorite daddy about everything from his jazz career to his recent VICE Studios movie, ‘The Mountain’.
Meredith Balkus
7.29.19
TV

‘Parks and Recreation’ Is the America We Were Promised

Ten years after it premiered, the show offers a mental reprieve from our what-fresh-hell-awaits-us-each-morning reality.
Meredith Balkus
4.9.19
brazil

Everything We Know About the School Shooting in Brazil

"Things like this don’t happen in Brazil, but other countries,” said the Brazilian vice president, who added “violent video games” may have influenced the killers.
Marie Declercq
3.13.19
Oscars

America's New Kink Is Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper

A Star Is Horn(y)!
Meredith Balkus
2.25.19
Photos

Photos of Young Venezuelans Protesting in Caracas

On February 12, protesters took to the streets of Caracas to demand that humanitarian aid trucks, which remain blocked at the border, be allowed to enter the country.
Iradj Abédi
2.14.19
Interviews

Blending Hip-Hop and Neo-Soul, Rimon Is the New Face of Dutch Music

The 21-year-old singer’s new single “Realize” is further proof that she’s headed for international stardom.
Wouter van Dijk
8.3.18
Neue Musik

Where's Quavo? Rapping About Diamonds in Berlin, Apparently

The Migos rapper makes an appearance on German trap artist Ufo361's new single "VVS."
Noisey Staff
7.24.18
wieso edm?

Please Enjoy This Absolute Shitshow of a DJ Set at Tomorrowland

Salvatore Ganacci’s performance found him twerking on stage and shouting into the microphone without even trying to transition between tracks.
Noisey Staff
7.23.18
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