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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

Trump's "Covfefe" Typo Has Completely Taken Over The Internet

"Roses are red. My name is jefe. Despite the constant negative press covfefe,"
Politics

Police Arrested a Teen in Germany Who They Said Was Plotting a Terrorist Attack

He was later released, because there was no evidence.
Mental Health

Ashley Graham Opened Up About Feeling Insecure in a Bikini

Even she feels nervous about taking off her cover up.
Politics

Michael Brown's Sister AND Mother Just Graduated High School

So inspiring.
Politics

Why This Young Latinx-Arab American Is Running For Congress

"I was animated at a really young age to fight for these things. I'm a firm believer you can never start too soon."
Mental Health

Katherine Langford's Advice About Stress Is ESSENTIAL if You're Studying for Finals

"Your marks DO NOT define you."
Politics

Trump's Son-in-Law Is Now a Focus in the FBI's Russia Investigation

The FBI is interested in Jared Kushner.
Sexual Health + Identity

Tampon Companies Aren't Totally Honest About What You're Putting in Your Vagina

But they should be.
Sexual Health + Identity

This School Banned a Pregnant Teen From Walking at Graduation Because She Was "Immoral"

The school issued a statement.
Sexual Health + Identity

A South Korean Soldier Was Sentenced to Prison For Having Sex With Other Men

His conviction comes after the South Korean military reportedly used dating apps to out gay servicemen.
Politics

An Innocent Black Man Was Sentenced to 7 Years in Prison

Ramad Chatman was found not guilty.
Mental Health

Girls Start Being Body Shamed Before They Turn 14

So sad.
Sexual Health + Identity

Why Sexting Cannot Be Used to Slut Shame Someone

We shouldn't be slut shaming in the first place.
Sexual Health + Identity

Police in Indonesia Are Targeting Gay People With a New Task Force

This is not OK.
Sexual Health + Identity

Trump's New Budget Would COMPLETELY Defund Planned Parenthood

It would take away all federal funding from any organization providing abortions.
Sexual Health + Identity

Taiwan Just Made a HUGE Move for LGBTQ Rights

It could be the first place in Asia to legalize same-sex marriage.
Politics

Trump's Proposed Budget Contains a $2 TRILLION Error

Oops.
Mental Health

These Mental Health Resources Are Useful for EVERYONE After the Manchester Attack

People are spreading tips on social media.
Sexual Health + Identity

This Teen Isn't Allowed to Walk at Graduation Because She's Pregnant

It's part of her "punishment."
Health

A Man Died After Eating Nacho Cheese From a Gas Station

Nine others are ill from the same cheese.
Mental Health

People Are Reaching Out for Help After '13 Reasons Why'

Crisis Text Line is always there for you.
Politics

This Conspiracy Theory Website Just Got White House Press Credentials

Uhmm....
Sexual Health + Identity

Twitter Has Apparently Been GUESSING Your Gender This Whole Time

And people aren't happy.
Mental Health

These Teachers Are In Trouble for Giving a Girl With ADHD a Really Rude "Award"

Not OK.