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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

At Least Two 16-Year-Olds Have Died in Iran's Protests

One advocacy group says 19 children have died since the protests began.
Culture

The History Behind Derry Girls: The Troubles and Bloody Sunday

And where it comes up in the show's final season, now on Netflix.
Government

Biden Just Took a Major Step Toward Decriminalizing Marijuana

The president is pardoning all prior federal offenses of simple possession.
Politics

"Pro-Life" Senate Candidate Herschel Walker Denies Paying for Ex's Abortion

Christian Walker, his son and a fellow conservative, distanced himself from his father online.
Politics

Harry Styles Backs Beto at Austin Concert

The candidate made an appearance at Harry's House.
Politics

Uvalde Parents Are Blockading the School District Office

"It’s like they don’t care,” the father of one victim said.
Politics

Thousands of Virginia Students Are Walking Out for Trans Rights

 "I wouldn’t be able to come home if my parents found out that I was queer."
Politics

Democrats Are Scapegoating Progressive Prosecutors on Crime

Just look at the attempted impeachment of Philly DA Larry Krasner.
Government

6 Young People From Former Colonies Weigh in on the Monarchy

"The British Empire has done nothing but bring my people pain and suffering.”
Politics

Anti-Monarchy Protesters Are Being Arrested by UK Police

A 22-year-old with a "f**k the monarchy" sign was charged with "breach of the peace."
Politics

The Real Disrespect Is the Monarchy Itself

"The legacy of British colonialism is everywhere."
Politics

Jennifer Lawrence Calls Senate Candidate J.D. Vance A "Rich Tw*t"

"I mean, I’m a rich tw*t, but I’m not running for office pretending that I’m not."
Politics

This Comedian Puked at Her Insurance Company After They Denied Coverage

"This video was just made from complete rage," Sandy Honig tells Teen Vogue.
Politics

Weed Is More Popular Than Cigarettes for the First Time on Record

More people were arrested for weed possession than violent crime in 2019.
Culture

Why Did the VMAs Think Johnny Depp’s Cameo Was Worth It?

Making Depp the show’s Moon Person sent a bizarre message.
Politics

Maxwell Frost Could Be the First Zoomer in Congress

The 25-year-old talks to Teen Vogue about working as an Uber driver while running for office, and more.
Politics

Bernie's Hitting The Road To Support the Labor Movement

"Now is more than ever the time to be involved," Sen. Sanders tells Teen Vogue, in advance of two rallies.
Government

Biden's Signing the IRA. What's Actually In It?

Spoiler: A lot of compromises.
Government

Why the FBI Searched Trump’s Mar-a-Lago Home

Agents were reportedly searching for “classified documents related to nuclear weapons.”
Politics

So, Did "Dark Brandon" Get Biden a Senate Win?

Today's Twitter meme, tomorrow's DNC merch... [insert cringe emoji]
Politics

Brittney Griner Sentenced to Nine Years in Russian Prison

Those following the case are hoping this brings her "closer to coming home."
Politics

Anti-Abortion Rep. Cuellar is Now Going After Workers

So why did mainstream Democrats back him so hard?
Politics

Liberal Media Is Betraying Trans People

"There is a direct line from the discourse to these policies."
Politics

Meet the Teen Behind the Viral "I Voted" Sticker

"It's been really fun," says the 14-year-old.