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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

This Sexual Assault Survivor Went to Prom as a Symbol of Strength

"I look back at it like a fight that I survived."
Sexual Health + Identity

Police Found a Young Woman Partially Eaten by Stray Dogs After Being Raped and Killed

This is so upsetting.
Politics

Venezuelans Protested Their Government Using BEACH Umbrellas

They blocked main roads.
Mental Health

Probably True: Your Family Loves Your Dog More Than You

You understand, right?
Mental Health

This Is What Lily Collins' New Movie Helped Her Realize About Eating Disorders

"It’s very rare when you’re in the disorder that you can actually see what other people see."
Mental Health

People Are Slut Shaming Olympian McKayla Maroney For Posing in a Thong

She's not having it.
Sexual Health + Identity

Kim Kardashian's Mother's Day Instagrams Were a Little Different This Year

No flower walls, more activism.
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Mental Health

These Pictures Show EXACTLY Why We Shouldn't Listen to Body Shamers

Your 'flaws' are beautiful.
Sexual Health + Identity

Harry Styles Says He's Never Labeled His Sexuality

And he feels no need to
Politics

Trump's Staff Give Him Fake News to Read — on PURPOSE

Not great.
Spirituality

We Are Leaders in Our Church and Our Daughter Came Out as Transgender

These Seventh-day Adventist parents say their faith in God is different, now.
Politics

Jeff Session Just Made a Move That Could Put More People of Color in Prison

He wants to "charge and pursue the most serious, readily provable offense."
Mental Health

This Woman Could Be the First to Unite Federal Mental Health Services

Many hope Dr. Elinore McCance-Katz will bring positive change.
Sexual Health + Identity

This College Student's Explanation of Rape Culture Should Be Required Viewing

"I didn’t know that I could say no."
Mental Health

This Is the Discussion You Need to Have With Your Mom This Mother's Day

These conversations bring us closer.
Mental Health

The Sad Girls Club Is the Instagram Club Getting REAL About Mental Health

The founder opened up about why we should all be honest about mental health online.
Politics

The Dakota Access Pipeline Has Already Spilled 84 GALLONS of Oil

It's small, but it's what many feared.
Politics

This School District Won't Let Immigration Agents Near Its Students

Even if they have a subpoena.
Politics

Trump Has Now Fired THREE People Who Were Investigating Him

One Senator says it seems like a pattern.
Health

Kylie Jenner Had to Get EMERGENCY Treatment on Her Trip to Peru

Don't worry, she's OK now!
Sexual Health + Identity

This Sexual Assault Survivor Just Published a Book — With Her Rapist

Thordis Elva opens up about why she met up with and then wrote a book with her attacker.
Mental Health

Kehalni Shut Down Rumors About Her Mental Health After Stopping a Show

She opened up on Instagram about the real reason she walked off stage.
Mental Health

This Instagram Has the BEST Advice for How to Look Great on the Beach

"FROLIC IN THE SAND LIKE THE ROYALTY YOU ARE."
Politics

Trump Now Has "Unwavering Support" for Historically Black Colleges and Universities

Even though he just suggested funding them may be unconstitutional.