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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.
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Kim Kardashian Looks Unreal and That’s the Problem

Like it or not, her body sends a message.
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6 Young People Share What Being a Queer Muslim Means to Them

“It's just love. It makes me love myself more and my religion more.”
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Fitness

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Sexual Health + Identity

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Health

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Health

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Health

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Sexual Health + Identity

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Sexual Health + Identity

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Sexual Health + Identity

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Sexual Health + Identity

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Sexual Health + Identity

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Mental Health

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Fitness

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Fitness

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"How is this fair?"
Mental Health

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Identity

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