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Brittney McNamara

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Brittney McNamara is an award-winning journalist who has been reporting on health issues, including mental health, reproductive rights, sexual assault and LGBTQ+ identity since 2014. In her current role as the features director at Teen Vogue, McNamara investigated the #MeToo movement on college campuses; reported on abortion access under the Trump administration; explored how incarceration impacts the mental health of young people; and published a series on various health issues, including bullying and vaccination. Prior to Teen Vogue, McNamara was a newspaper reporter in Massachusetts.

Politics

LGBTQ Youth Are Disproportionately Incarcerated — and It's Impacting Their Mental Health

“Being locked up by itself is fairly traumatizing."
Lifestyle

Girls Can Now Join the Boy Scouts

But people are divided on whether that’s a good idea.
Politics

40 People Are Dead and More Than 200 Are Missing Amid California Wildfires

The president has only made one brief comment.
Sexual Health + Identity

Riverdale's Shannon Purser Has a Powerful Message About "If God Could Love" LGBTQ People

"Wherever you are in the journey, you are worthy of respect and love."
Politics

A Man Beaten by White Nationalists Will Face Similar Charges to Those Who Attacked Him

His lawyer said he will face a felony charge.
Sexual Health + Identity

Terry Crews Says He Was Sexually Assaulted at a Hollywood Party

The actor made an important point: it can happen to anyone.
Politics

This Is How You Can Help Puerto Rico RIGHT NOW

There's more to it than donating.
Sexual Health + Identity

Three Women Have Accused Harvey Weinstein of Rape

He was previously accused of sexual harassment.
Sexual Health + Identity

Jazz Jennings Wrote a Letter to Her 5-Year-Old Self and It's So Inspiring

"Continue to smile big and move forward in the direction of progress."
Sexual Health + Identity

Meet The New York Times's First Gender Editor

She told Teen Vogue what covering gender issues means to her.
Relationships

Sam Smith Just Made a VERY Relatable Relationship Confession

"I was the only gay guy in school, the only gay guy in my village."
Sexual Health + Identity

Trump Might Have Just Made Birth Control A LOT More Expensive

Some people might see big price hikes.
Politics

This Is What We Know About the Victims of the Las Vegas Shooting

More than 50 are dead.
Mental Health

Why This Celebrity Hairstylist Is THANKING His Dyslexia

He says it's made him who he is.
Politics

Nearly 500 Victims Are Suing Companies Over the Las Vegas Shooting

As well as the shooter's estate
Sexual Health + Identity

This Transgender Teen Clapped Back at a Transphobic Tweet in the BEST Way

“I think it’s very disrespectful."
Politics

Black Lives Matter CANNOT Be Sued, a Judge Just Ruled

This is a big deal.
Politics

This Congressman Called His Female Colleagues "Eye Candy"

Even though he acknowledged it was sexist.
Sexual Health + Identity

7 People Were Arrested After Allegedly Holding a Rainbow Flag in Egypt

But being LGBTQ isn't illegal in the country.
Mental Health

This Blogger Just SHUT DOWN the Idea That Muscles Aren't Feminine

"I want to say it loud and clear."
Politics

Tiffany Trump's Siblings Tried to "Bump" Her Out of Her Inheritance, President Trump Said

Sibling rivalry?
Mental Health

Liam Payne Said He Went Through "a Real Drinking Stage" While With One Direction

"Sometimes you take things too far."
Mental Health

The Question You Should Ask Yourself if You Leave Negative Instagram Comments

Transgender, deaf artist Chella Man wants you to know.
Sexual Health + Identity

Kim Kardashian Regrets Stealing Kourtney Kardashian's Nude Photos

They nearly resurfaced.