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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.

Mental Health

Winnie Harlow Told Us What REALLY Happened With That "Body Shaming" Snapchat

"Jokes are fun, but they're not okay when someone gets hurt."
Politics

Malala Yousafzai Celebrated Her 20th Birthday By Helping Change the World — Again

She's far from average.
Politics

A 1 TRILLION TON ICEBERG Just Broke Off Antarctica

It could wreak havoc on ships near South America.
Politics

An American College Grad Was Reportedly Beaten to Death in Greece

Bakari Henderson died after 10 people allegedly beat him.
Mental Health

This Side-by-Side Instagram Shows EXACTLY Why "Bad" Pictures Are a Myth

Angles are everything.
Sexual Health + Identity

5 Reasons Porn Is NOT Sex Ed

"Porn is like real sex on steroids."
Mental Health

Why Blac Chyna Said It Was SO Wrong for Rob Kardashian to Post Those Photos

"I can do whatever I want. It's my body."
Politics

A US Mint Employee Allegedly Left a Makeshift Noose on a Black Coworker's Chair

Not OK.
Relationships

Leaving An Abusive Relationship Isn't As Simple As Just Breaking Up

There's more to it than that.
Sexual Health + Identity

LCD Soundsystem's Gavin Russom Just Came Out as a Transgender Woman

"Now it's time to become a whole person.”
Sexual Health + Identity

What Andrew Garfield Got WRONG When He Said He's Living Like a Gay Man

Not OK.
Health

A Health Blogger Was Hospitalized After Eating a Poisonous Plant She Thought Was Aloe

She's reportedly recovering.
Relationships

5 Signs You May Be in a Verbally Abusive Relationship

It's not always obvious.
Relationships

This "Teen Titans"Writer SHUT DOWN the "Friend Zone" Myth

"Women are actually people."
Sexual Health + Identity

2 Chainz Just Turned His All Pink Trap House Into an HIV Testing Clinic

For one day only.
Sexual Health + Identity

Why It's Totally Normal That Jazz Jennings Talks to Her Parents About Orgasms

It's necessary!
Mental Health

Rob Kardashian's Instagram Tirade Is a COMPLETE Violation of Blac Chyna's Privacy

This is not right.
Politics

A 17-Year-Old Was Charged With Stealing an FBI Agent's SUV

He's now facing numerous charges.
Sexual Health + Identity

What To Do If A Parent Doesn't Accept You Coming Out as Queer

You're definitely not alone.
Politics

A Video of a White Police Officer Pinning Down a Black Teen Is Going Viral

He appears to have his hand around the teen's throat.
Politics

This Fundraiser Will Help the Girl Who Witnessed Philando Castile's Death Go to College

It's raised more than $10,000.
Mental Health

This Is What an Eating Disorder Expert Wants You to Know About Netflix's New Movie

"Eating disorders are serious but treatable illnesses."
Politics

A Teen Died Bungee Jumping After Hearing "No Jump" As "Now Jump"

Now the instructor may face charges.
Health

This Clinic Will Put Someone Else's Poop In Your Colon For "Health"

And they aren't the only ones.