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Brittney McNamara

Features Director

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.

Fitness

This Woman Fell in a River Trying to Do an Instagram-Worthy Yoga Pose

Nature doesn't have handrails.
Mental Health

Peter from the Bachelorette Opened Up About Having an Eating Disorder

Fitness helped him recover.
Sexual Health + Identity

This Man Accidentally Used a Menstrual Cup to Measure Rice

Yum!
Mental Health

This Woman Sent a Powerful Message After She Was Fat Shamed at the Grocery Store

It's no one's business but your own how your clothes fit.
Sexual Health + Identity

Taylor Swift Said Talking to Kesha During Her Groping Trial "Really Helped"

"It really helped to talk to someone who had been through the demoralizing court process."
Sexual Health + Identity

Those Accused of Sexual Misconduct Are Reportedly Suing Their Accusers

On college campuses, the numbers are rising.
Politics

Lawmakers Could Vote to Impeach Trump Today

Here's what that means.
Sexual Health + Identity

This Girl Interviewed Her Cat and It's a Purrfect Explainer on Consent

Tell 'em, Coco.
Politics

A Teen Allegedly Set Fire to His Girlfriend's House and Blamed it on a "Random Black Guy"

Nope.
Politics

A Teen Was Arrested After Allegedly Throwing a Cat in a Viral Video

The cat, named Spot, is OK.
Mental Health

This Girl Uses Chalk to Show How Vulgar Street Harassment Is

Writing down what harassers say is powerful.
Mental Health

These Tweets Prove Fat People "Can't Ever Win"

"The worst part about being fat is you can’t ever win with people."
Sexual Health + Identity

About 1/4 of Men Don't Think Exposing Your Genitals to Someone Without Consent Is Sexual Harassment

Um...
Politics

North Korea Said U.S. War Planes Could Lead to the "Brink of Nuclear War"

The U.S. and South Korea are conducting annual drills.
Sexual Health + Identity

What to Say if Someone You Know Is Accused of Sexual Misconduct

Hint: don't blame the victim.
Mental Health

Jay-Z Said Therapy Changed How He Reacts to Bullies

"I grew so much from the experience."
Sexual Health + Identity

Matt Lauer Just Addressed the Sexual Misconduct Allegations Against Him

"There is enough truth in these stories to make me feel embarrassed and ashamed."
Politics

The NRA Is Pushing a Bill That Would Make it Easier to Carry a Concealed Gun

Taking a concealed weapon across state lines would be much easier under this bill.
Sexual Health + Identity

Most Men Confuse Sexual Interest With Consent, a New Paper Shows

These things are not the same.
Politics

A White House Correspondent Was Arrested After Giving "It's OK to Be White" Speech

He was reportedly involved in some sort of altercation.
Mental Health

Facebook Is Using Artificial Intelligence to Prevent Suicide

They want to get people resources in real time.
Sexual Health + Identity

This Transgender Professor Just Won an Important Civil Rights Case

This is why it matters.
Sexual Health + Identity

At Least 60% of Women Have Experienced Sexual Harassment

And it's mostly at work.
Mental Health

This App Will Help You Detect Anxiety Before You Even Feel It

So you can better cope.