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Brittney McNamara

Features Director

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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A Teen Accused of Trying to Join ISIS Was Arrested at the Airport

He’s been charged with attempting to provide material support to ISIS.
Sexual Health + Identity

LGBTQ Activists Are Throwing a DANCE PARTY Outside Ivanka Trump's House

They want to send her a message.
Sexual Health + Identity

This Teen’s School Won’t Let Her Bring Her Girlfriend to Prom

The school handbook has a rule.
Sexual Health + Identity

These Transgender People Are Reading the NICE Comments They Get on Social Media

It's like Jimmy Kimmel's Mean Tweets, but nicer.
Health

Your Pillow Is Actually a Big Sack of Bug Poop

Sweet dreams!
News

Trump Is Appealing the Decision to Halt His Travel Ban

He's still trying to get one in place
Sexual Health + Identity

Mike Pence May Have Just Helped Defund Planned Parenthood

He cast a tie breaking vote.
Mental Health

Depression Is Now a Bigger Problem Than Ever Before

For people across the globe.
Sexual Health + Identity

This Man's Side-by-Side Photos Make a HUGE Statement About Transgender Identity

Appearance means nothing.
Mental Health

This Teen Posted an AMAZING Clapback After She was Shamed for Her Armpit Hair

"I'm simply doing what I want with my body."
News

Donald Trump's New Muslim Ban Just Suffered a MAJOR Setback

The decision halting the ban has been extended indefinitely.
Health

This Beauty Queen Displays Her Scars on Stage for an Amazing Reason

Invisible illnesses are real.
Relationships

If You Like Your Cat More than Your Significant Other, You're Not Alone

(We won't tell.)
Sexual Health + Identity

Transgender Inmates in This State Might Start Getting Bras and Boxers

Depending on their gender identity.
News

A 15-Year-Old Was Sentenced to Prison for Murdering His Sister

Tristan Potts was sentenced to 25 years.
Mental Health

People Are Outraged Over These Sexist Prom Dress Code Posters

They show what 'good girls' wear to prom.
Sexual Health + Identity

This Is What it's Like to Decide to Get An Abortion

A new documentary shows exactly what it's like to decide to terminate a pregnancy.
Fitness

Gigi Hadid Collapsing at the End of This Marathon Plank is All of Us

It shows that she's only human.
News

This Petition to Find and Protect D.C.'s Missing Black and Latinx Girls Needs Your Signature

OrganizeFor has an important message.
Sexual Health + Identity

Troye Sivan Is About to Make HISTORY With This Award

He's going to be honored by GLAAD in a huge way.
Sexual Health + Identity

Sweden Might Give Money to Transgender People Who Underwent Forced Sterilization

It's estimated that nearly 800 people may have been forced to be sterilized because of a transphobic law.
News

This Undocumented College Student Just Trolled Donald Trump in the Best Way Possible

"I, an undocumented immigrant, just filed my taxes and PAID $300 to the state of Arizona."
Mental Health

This Little Girl Eating a Snack During a Run Is Our New Body-Positive Hero

She is all of us.
News

Oil Is Officially Running Through the Dakota Access Pipeline

It's not fully operational yet, but developers say it could be soon.