Fortesa Latifi
Features Contributor
Fortesa Latifi is a features contributor at Teen Vogue. She has a Master’s in journalism from the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism & Mass Communication. She writes about identity, politics and disability. She is the author of the forthcoming Like, Follow, Subscribe: Influencer Kids and the Cost of a Childhood Online (April 7, 2026; Gallery Books). You can find her on TikTok, Instagram and Twitter.
Government
Child Influencers Are Now Guaranteed a Paycheck in California
Demi Lovato cheered on the new law that promises compensation when these children turn 18.
Identity
Demi Lovato Paid the Price of Early Fame. Was It Worth It?
Teen Vogue September cover star Demi Lovato opens up about being a “Child Star.”
Identity
In the School Shooting Age, Phone Bans Scare These Students
Schools are increasingly banning student phone use, but these teens raised an unfortunately modern concern.
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Politics
Taylor Swift Should Endorse Kamala Harris, Says Sen. Elizabeth Warren
The senator spoke to Teen Vogue in advance of a "Swifties for Kamala" Zoom that organizers say raised over $122,000.
Voices
How The Trad Wives of TikTok Are Selling Biblical Gender Roles
Is it back to basics, or back to patriarchal religious ideals?
Politics
Young People Are Calling BS on Arguments Fueling the Potential TikTok Ban
“Politicians are really just scared that they can’t control the narrative anymore.”
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Sexual Health + Identity
These 4 Christians Say Being Queer Brings Them Closer to God
“It is a joy to be queer. It is a joy to be queer in the presence of God.”
Relationships
Growing Political Differences Are Making Dating Even Harder
Dating app dealbreaker lists like “being vaccinated, being liberal, being bisexual,” are one of many signs.
Voices
These Female Astronauts Are Making Space Travel More Inclusive
“I've always held out that women could be anything they want to be.”
Voices
How Nex Benedict's Classmates Are Working to Make Their School Safer for LGBTQ Kids
“We’re out here taking action and that’s where my hope mainly comes from.”
Voices
Activists Want Laws to Protect Child Influencers From a "Monetized Childhood" Without Profit
Some testified before Maryland lawmakers, urging legislation forward.
Voices
These States Are Trying to Require Influencer Parents to Pay Their Kids
Six states are considering laws that would entitle children of influencers to money for content they're featured in.
Voices
We're Getting Disillusioned By Overconsumption on TikTok
“We’re seeing the pendulum switch now where having 150 PR boxes in your house isn’t rare or even cool."
Health
Young Diabetics Are Struggling to Get Ozempic Because of the Drug's Popularity
Ozempic became popular for its weight loss properties, but where does that leave people with diabetes who it is intended for?
Politics
Maxwell Frost Is Not Going to Stop Talking About Ron DeSantis or Gun Control
In an interview with Teen Vogue, Frost spoke about gun control, Ron DeSantis, and his prediction for the election.
Politics
Here’s Why Gen Z Voters Might Opt Out in 2024
In a matchup between Biden and Trump, many young voters say they might choose silence.
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Voices
An Actual 10-Year-Old Weighs In On the "10-Year-Olds at Sephora" Outrage
Is it just another way we shame young girls or is it righteous concern that we're forcing girls to grow up too quickly?
Politics
2024 Election: Do the Trump Indictments and Ballot Removals Mean Anything?
The 2024 election cycle already includes criminal trials and likely Supreme Court hearings. Here’s what to know.
Identity
Gypsy Rose Blanchard Released From Prison After Seven Years
Gypsy was charged with second-degree murder in the killing of her mother
Politics
Zander Moricz's Comment on Moms For Liberty Bridget Ziegler Resignation Goes Viral
20-year-old activist Zander Moricz goes viral after calling out the real reason Moms For Liberty Bridget Ziegler should resign.
Politics
Was Ziwe's Interview With George Santos Iconic? A Highlight Reel.
In which George Santos explains the only way to get him to go away is to stop inviting him to your gigs.
Voices
An Upcoming Bill Could Bring Some Child Influencers the "Right to Be Forgotten"
A Maryland bill to be introduced in 2024 aims to protect the children of influencers, Delegate Jazz Lewis exclusively shares.