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Brittney McNamara

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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.

Politics

Shooter in Florida High School Massacre Now in Custody

17 people have been confirmed dead.
Sexual Health + Identity

13 Reasons Why Author Jay Asher Was Accused of Harassment

He denied the allegations.
Politics

A Second Judge Just Ruled Trump Can't Deport Dreamers Yet

DACA protections are staying in place... for now.
Sexual Health + Identity

A Teen Is Accused of Sexually Assaulting a Dying Girl

He bragged to friends about it, according to police.
Sexual Health + Identity

Olympic Swimmer Ariana Kukors Said Her Former Coach Sexually Abused Her as a Teenager

She says the abuse spanned years.
Mental Health

Using These Words May Mean You're More Likely to Be Depressed

We're saying more than just words when we speak.
Sexual Health + Identity

The 2018 Winter Olympics Will Be Stocked With a Record-Breaking Number of Condoms

So athletes can get it on safely.
Sexual Health + Identity

Larry Nassar Has Been Sentenced to an Additional 40 to 125 Years in Prison

It's his third sentence total.
Mental Health

People Are Telling Logan Paul He Should Die

This is not OK.
Politics

Jewish Teens Protested to Support Palestinian Activist Ahed Tamimi on Her 17th Birthday

"We want to send a message to Ahed that we are with her."
Health

Nina Dobrev Would NOT Post These Yoga Selfies on Instagram

More like no-maste.
Sexual Health + Identity

Conversion Therapy Has Been Proven Ineffective and Dangerous, But It's Still Happening to Young People

A new report shows just how many LGBTQ young people are subjected to the harmful practice.
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Politics

I Gave Birth in a Refugee Camp

These Rohingya women fled their homes to escape violence.
Politics

The Congressional Black Caucus Was NOT Here for Trump's State of the Union Comments on African American Unemployment

The internet had something to say about their reaction.
Politics

This Initiative Is Reimagining Prison for Young People

And three places are already implementing changes.
Sexual Health + Identity

This Teddy Bear Just Explained Why Gender Roles Suck

"Can't I just play with whatever toys I like?"
Mental Health

Glee Actor Mark Salling Has Died

His body was reportedly found near a riverbank.
Politics

FEMA Is Ending Food and Water Aid to Puerto Rico

Some say it's too soon.
Politics

The FBI Deputy Director Has Stepped Down

Andrew McCabe is on leave immediately.
Sexual Health + Identity

This Bill Could Protect Young Athletes From the Kind of Sexual Abuse Larry Nassar Perpetrated for Years

The House is expected to vote soon.
Politics

The Trump Administration Recently Rolled Back Rules That Protect Birds From Dying in Oil Slicks

Officials are concerned.
Mental Health

It's 2018 and People Are Still Body-Shaming Rihanna

Nope, absolutely not.
Mental Health

Suicide Survivors Joined Logic, Alessia Cara and Khalid In a Powerful Performance at the Grammys

"You're not alone."
Health

Pink Featured an ASL Interpreter in Her Grammys 2018 Performance

People loved it.