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.
Identity
Texas Abortion Pill Ruling: What You Need to Know
A federal judge in Texas suspended the Food and Drug Administration’s approval of mifepristone.
Identity
Adderall Shortages Are Forcing People to Ration Their Medication
“It’s not just being better at school, it’s about living your day-to-day-life in a fulfilling way.”
Identity
Disabled TikTokers Co-Sign The SKIMS Adaptive Line
In response to Candace Owens, creators are posting about the need for adaptive clothing and representation.
Identity
Demi Lovato's Sister Madison De La Garza Opened Up About Her Own Sobriety
The 21-year-old said Lovato has “been an example for me.”
Identity
Jonathan Van Ness Is Hopeful About the Fight Against Anti-LGBTQ+ Legislation
“I know who they are and where they come from and the power they have.”
Identity
Influencer Parents and The Kids Who Had Their Childhood Made Into Content
“Nothing they do now is going to take back the years of work I had to put in.”
Mental Health
Michigan State Students Are Scared to Go Back to Class So Soon After a Mass Shooting
“I’m scared of knowing how it feels on campus [with] the police tape, the memorials, the flowers.”
Health
Why I Think Football Shouldn't Exist
As someone with a traumatic brain injury, I know just how much is at stake.
Government
This Instagram Account Fuses Politics and Real Housewives
Real Housewives of Politics is a gem.
Mental Health
Shedding Your “Almond Mom's” Diet Culture Ideals Isn't Easy, But It's Doable
Social media is calling out almond moms everywhere.
Voices
Forget Resolutions, This Year Is All About Manifesting
On TikTok, many used grapes to bring luck and fortune in 2023.
Identity
Abortion Pills Can Now Be Offered At Pharmacies
The F.D.A. has made a regulatory change to allow abortion pills to be offered at pharmacies, possibly increasing access.
Culture
Bella Hadid Pays Tribute to Vivienne Westwood: “The Most F**king Epic Human Being to Walk the Earth”
The legendary fashion designer died at 81.
Politics
Suspect Arrested In Murder of 4 University of Idaho Students
Six weeks after the brutal killings of 4 University of Idaho students, a 28-year-old suspect has been arrested.
Politics
Andrew Tate Detained On Human Trafficking Charges
After fighting with Greta Thunberg on Twitter, noted misogynist Andrew Tate has been detained in a human trafficking investigation in Romania.
Environment
Andrew Tate Comes At Greta Thunberg – And Misses
Tate tweeted bragging about his carbon emissions and Thunberg had a simple response.
Politics
Taliban Ban Women From Universities
The Taliban, just one year into their new reign, have banned girls from universities, middle and high school, parks, and gyms.
Culture
Rapper Tory Lanez Found Guilty In Megan The Stallion Shooting
Rapper Tory Lanez was found guilty of shooting Megan The Stallion in the feet following an argument in the summer of 2020.
Voices
For the Holidays, Chosen Family Can Be Better Than the Real Thing
Read why these young people are spending the cheerful season with friends.
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Voices
How to Talk About Abortion With Your Family
The holidays can mean some tough discussions. Here are a few tips.
Mental Health
Living In Fear: How Gun Violence Affects Our Mental Health
“It makes it really hard to imagine we will grow old.”
Government
Guns Ruined Our Lives. Our Relatives Are Still Pro-Gun.
It feels like "you have to convince people to care about what happened to you.”
Politics
Young Georgians Are Going All-in for the Senate Runoffs
Here’s how they’re preparing for the December 6 race.