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Lex McMenamin

News and Politics Editor

Lex McMenamin is the politics editor at Teen Vogue and a GLAAD Award-nominated writer covering politics, identity, movements and culture. They have been published in New York Magazine, the BBC, Them, the Nation, i-D and elsewhere.
Politics

Beto O’Rourke Knows Young Voters Can’t Be an Afterthought

The Texas candidate for governor says young people will be “front and center” in his campaign.
Politics

These High School Freshmen's History Homework Went Viral

"You're not taught to think critically and question what the government is doing."
Politics

Ted Cruz Called Out Over Hypocritical Critical Race Theory Comments

Insert clown emoji here.
Justice

“Lux” Magazine Wants to Revive the Feminist Left

"You've gotta get the people going."
Justice

This “New Yorker” Cartoonist Spent a Year With a Socialist Senator

Sofia Warren's new book follows Julia Salazar's first year in office.
Politics

Ted Cruz Accidentally Made a Book on Police Abolition a Best Seller

Thanks for the rec, Ted!
Politics

5 Things to Know About Biden's Supreme Court Nominee

Ketanji Brown Jackson's confirmation hearings start March 21.
Politics

Sunrise Issues a Warning to Democrats Ahead of the Midterms

“If Democrats do not reengage young people, there is no path to the House and Senate."
Politics

A Michigan Republican’s Awful Comments About Rape Aren’t Surprising

There's a long history of Republicans saying terrible things about rape.
Politics

Politicians Are Pushing Toxic, Homophobic Propaganda

In service of their 'Don't Say Gay' bill.
Politics

Ukrainian Teens Are Making TikToks in Bunkers

“My typical day in a bomb shelter…”
Politics

Why Are Democrats Applauding More Police Funding?

"That’s the Democrats for you: all optics, no substance."
Politics

African and Indian Students Are Struggling to Get Out of Ukraine

“All who flee a conflict situation have the same right to safe passage.”
Politics

Kyle Rittenhouse Wants to Sue the Media

He's conservative grievance politics personified.
Politics

Russia Launched an Invasion of Ukraine Overnight

Major cities were hit with shells as civilians fled the conflict.
Identity

How Zendaya's "Euphoria" Commentary Fights Addiction Stigma

There's a lot wrong with “Euphoria,” but it gets harm reduction right.
Politics

Four Years Post-Parkland, Survivors Put Pressure on Biden

“It’s time for the President to deliver for us.”
Politics

It’s Really Disappointing Harvard Professors Didn’t Listen to Students

Three grad students accused a longtime professor of sexual harassment. 
Politics

Pissed-Off Congressional Staffers Are Unionizing

Workers are sharing their struggles on an anonymous Instagram account.
Politics

Don’t You Dare Make Your Amazon Driver Dance for You

It's not “heartwarming,” it's cringey.
Politics

Political Prisoner Leonard Peltier Has COVID-19

The Native American activist was imprisoned in 1977.
Politics

Fast Food Workers Are Getting Shot on the Job

At least two teen workers were killed in January.