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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.

Sexual Health + Identity

A Catholic School Teacher Says He Was Fired After Students Outed Him as Gay

Not OK.
Politics

A College Student Could Avoid Prison for Stabbing Her Boyfriend Because She's "Extraordinary"

Not OK.
Health

Swimming In a Public Pool Might Give You Explosive Diarrhea

For three weeks.
Sexual Health + Identity

This Transgender Boy Posted Before and After Photos of Prom to Prove Happiness Is Possible

Even if it doesn't feel like it.
Politics

James Comey Reportedly Tried to Hide in CURTAINS to Avoid Trump

If I just stay real still....
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Sexual Health + Identity

These Photos of LGBTQ People With Their Chosen Families Are SO Important

Because blood isn't always thicker than water.
Sexual Health + Identity

This Video Shows Exactly Why Toxic Masculinity Sucks

Axe makes such a good point.
Mental Health

Demi Lovato Is 'Really Proud of Miley' For Giving Up Weed

"It helps to know that recovery is possible."
Health

Why Your McFlurry Will NEVER Be the Same Again

Get ready.
Sexual Health + Identity

Watch How Consent Is Actually Something TODDLERS Understand

It's like sharing.
Sexual Health + Identity

The U.S. Is Reportedly Denying Visas to Gay People Fleeing Chechnya

LGBTQ people in the area have reportedly been kidnapped or killed.
Sexual Health + Identity

Just Having The Sex Talk With Your Parents Isn't Enough

There's a LOT more to cover.
Politics

A Politician Who Once Said Rape "Isn't an Absolute Bad" Has Resigned

He made the comments in a misogynistic Reddit forum that he started called the Red Pill.
Mental Health

Singer Mary Lambert Opened Up About Her "Laundry List" of Trauma

She has some advice.
Mental Health

Why This School District Banning the '13 Reasons Why' Book Is a BAD Thing

Censorship is not the answer.
Politics

Chelsea Manning Is Celebrating Freedom by Eating Pizza

Pepperoni, to be exact.
Mental Health

The "Walking Dead's" Tara Just Quit Social Media Because of Body Shamers

Not OK.
Mental Health

People Jumped to Some Upsetting Conclusions About This Selena Gomez Photo

The rumors have been cleared up.
Sexual Health + Identity

This Is What a World Without Planned Parenthood Looks Like

It's bleak.
Politics

Two Indonesian Men Face 85 Lashes For Reportedly Having Sex With Each Other

They were arrested in March.
Sexual Health + Identity

These Two States Could OFFICIALLY Make Stealthing a Form of Sexual Assault

Because it is.
Mental Health

What Happened When This Woman Started Saying "I Know" to Men's Compliments

React however you want.
News

These People Explain Exactly Why Rompers SHOULD Be Genderless

Rompers for everyone.
Sexual Health + Identity

These Vegan Bloggers Think Having Your Period is TOXIC

It's not.