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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.

Sexual Health + Identity

Sorry, These Tampons Say Nothing About Whether or Not Kylie Jenner Is Pregnant

But people think they do.
Politics

More Than 300 Sea Turtles Were Found Dead in El Salvador

It's not yet clear what's killing them.
Sexual Health + Identity

Gossip Girl Star Ed Westwick Has Been Accused of Rape

Actress Kristina Cohen said he raped her three years ago.
Politics

People Are Calling a Rogue Twitter Employee Who Deactivated Trump's Account a Hero

It was the employee's last day.
Sexual Health + Identity

Why It's SO Important to Name Bisexual Characters on Television

It's great that Sarah Hyland says her character is bisexual, but would the writers agree?
Politics

The College Student Accused of Poisoning Her Roommate Is Charged With a Hate Crime

She allegedly smeared period blood on her roommate's backpack and licked her utensils.
Sexual Health + Identity

In a Post #MeToo World, This Is What We Need to Be Paying Attention To

#HealMeToo is so important.
Politics

These Are the 8 Victims of the New York City Terror Attack

They have all been identified.
Mental Health

This Artist Is Making Stretch Marks Into Glittery Art

No kira kira filter needed.
Health

Millie Bobby Brown Opened Up About Being Deaf in One Ear

And it has no impact on her love for singing.
Politics

8 Are Dead and 11 Injured After a Terrorist Attack in New York City

The suspect reportedly used a truck to run people down.
Health

Finn Wolfhard Learned the Hard Way You Should Not Drink from a Bidet

He said the water tasted "funny."
Sexual Health + Identity

These Pageant Contestants Talked About Violence Against Women Instead of Their Bodies

"My measurements are: 2,202 cases of femicide reported in the last nine years in my country."
Mental Health

The "Anniversary Effect" From Stranger Things Is Actually Real

It's something that happens to people with PTSD.
Politics

Meet 5 Women Who Are Trying to Take Back the Legislature

They're coming for state and national seats across the country.
Politics

For People Behind Bars, Books Are More Than Just Entertainment

Literacy is key.
Sexual Health + Identity

Fans Are Dragging Jared Padalecki and Jensen Ackles for Making a Bill Cosby Rape Joke

This is in poor taste.
Mental Health

This App Wants to Help People Avoid Calling the Police While Having Mental Health Emergencies

This is important.
Sexual Health + Identity

This YouTuber's Photos Were Used In an Anti-Transgender Article Without His Permission

Alex Bertie's photos were used in the article that says YouTubers are influencing other kids to identify as transgender.
Sexual Health + Identity

EXCLUSIVE: Ashley Judd Gets Real About the Best Way to Respond to Sexual Harassment

There's no one answer.
Politics

This Video Series Shows How Everyone Is Impacted By the Justice System

From those incarcerated to those enforcing incarceration.
Politics

Immigration Advocates Say Trump's Latest Order Is Actually a Way to Ban Them

"It shows there are lots of ways to ban Muslims.”
Sexual Health + Identity

This Activist Wants Doctors to Stop Performing "Super Invasive" Surgeries on Intersex Babies

What do you believe is different about treating intersex children?
Politics

3 Theories About JFK's Assassination That People Really Want Answered

The files could be released.