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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.

Health

The FDA Just Announced a MAJOR Plan to Change Cigarettes

And it could save lives.
Politics

This Senator Fought For Your Health Care While Battling Stage 4 Cancer

Badass.
Sexual Health + Identity

This Woman's DOG Perfectly Illustrated Why Victim Blaming Is BS

If a dog gets it, we all should.
Politics

Anthony Scaramucci Just Had the Biggest White House Meltdown EVER

He had some, uh, choice words about Steve Bannon.
Mental Health

This May Be Stopping You From Taking Care of Your Mental Health

It's a big deal.
Sexual Health + Identity

YouTuber Oliver Potter Came Out to His Little Brother and It's SO CUTE

"Love is love, love is love."
Sexual Health + Identity

A Teen In Pakistan Was Raped as Punishment For Her BROTHER'S Alleged Crime

She was raped by the brother of the girl her brother had allegedly raped.
Politics

The Teen Who Livestreamed the Crash That Killed Her Sister Is Being Charged

She's facing a slew of charges.
Health

Why Doctors Should NOT Perform Surgery on Intersex People Without Consent

These organizations want them to stop.
Health

The Government Used Black Men in an STD Experiment 45 Years Ago

And it's still impacting their health today.
Politics

A Teen Was Arrested After Her Baby's Remains Were Allegedly Found Buried in Her Yard

A doctor reportedly tipped off police.
Mental Health

Having a Mental Illness May Be MORE Common Than Not Having One

One study shows that most of us will actually develop a mental disorder at some point.
Politics

A Man Attacked at Least Five People With a Chainsaw

Two were seriously injured.
Health

Watch Martha Hunt Explain Why Scoliosis Made Her Stronger

The model is part of an amazing new campaign.
Mental Health

This Is What An Eating Disorder Expert Thinks About Lily Collins's New Movie

"My initial reaction is I’m very concerned."
Sexual Health + Identity

This State Is Moving Closer to Making Stealthing a Crime

You need consent.
Politics

Trump's Private Lawyer Threatened Someone in an Email?

"Watch your back, b*tch."
Relationships

Science Confirms Younger Siblings Are Monsters — But It's the Older Kid's Fault

It's not your imagination.
Sexual Health + Identity

Teens Are Getting MORE Abortions After Texas Defunded Planned Parenthood

Even though lawmakers were aiming to limit access.
Politics

Confessed Killer of Pennsylvania Men Says "I'm Sorry" During Court Appearance

Police are investigating it as a homicide.
Health

Girls in Saudi Arabia Will Be Offered Gym Class For the First Time

Ever!
Politics

The Government Spent $15,000 for the First Family to Stay at This Trump Hotel

It was a ribbon-cutting ceremony.
Sexual Health + Identity

ALL States Should Make the Change Montana Just Made to Its Sexual Assault Laws

This is huge.
Politics

Police Beat a 19-Year-Old Black Woman After Mistaking Her for a 180-Pound Bald Man

How could they possibly explain this?