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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

This 18-Year-Old Uses Instagram as a Mental Health Diary

She's documenting her eating disorder recovery and her everyday life.
Sexual Health + Identity

Alisha Boe Shut Down People Victim Blaming Her 13 Reasons Why Character

She made an important point.
Sexual Health + Identity

This Judge Suggested a Teen Pay $1 for Each Time He Groped a Younger Girl

This is not OK.
Mental Health

This Girl Can't Zip Her Dress and It's Actually SO Inspiring

She's sending a message about body positivity.
Mental Health

Why Some People Are Using Instagram to Talk About Mental Health

“I've been able to speak up about my mental health and create a movement."
Politics

Police Are Investigating the Shooting of Three Teens Over the Weekend

One died and two were injured.
Mental Health

Watch 3 Instagram Users Explain How They're Ending Mental Health Stigma

Spoiler alert: It’s all happening on Instagram.
Health

This Is What You Need to Know About the GOP Health Bill if You're a Woman

Watch out for these five things.
Health

4 Ways the Republican Health Bill Could Affect You if You're LGBTQ

From mental health to HIV.
Health

People Are Getting REAL About How the Republican Health Bill Would Affect Them

The tag #IAmAPreexistingCondition shows how many people would impacted by this bill.
Politics

North Korea Has Accused the U.S. and South Korea of Plotting to Kill Its Leader

Apparently using biochemical substances.
Sexual Health + Identity

This New Tool Could Make it Easier to Report Sexual Assault

Stanford just adopted an online reporting platform.
Spirituality

Trump Just Signed an Order That Could Make Your Birth Control More Expensive

The religious freedom order could make it easier for employers to deny birth control coverage.
Politics

The Founder of Girls Who Code Is NOT OK With Ivanka Trump Using Her in Her Book

“Don’t use my story in #WomenWhoWork."
Politics

This Is the First Time in HISTORY a U.S. State or Territory Has Filed for Bankruptcy

Puerto Rico's government made a big move today.
Sexual Health + Identity

Miley Cyrus Talks About Being Gender Fluid and Quitting Weed

"It’s weird that I’m a girl, because I just don’t feel like a girl."
Mental Health

Lili Reinhart SHUT DOWN Body Shamers

And she did it with humor.
Sexual Health + Identity

This Poem Details the Horrifying Sexism Brown Girls Deal With Every Day

"All we boil down to is sexual interaction."
Sexual Health + Identity

New York City Is MANDATING That Schools Have Gender Non-Conforming Bathrooms

Why aren't all schools doing this?
Mental Health

Your Mom's Favorite Cooking Ingredient Could Help You Ace Your Finals

Really.
Sexual Health + Identity

Hillary Clinton Used an ICONIC Resistance Slogan From 'Handmaid's Tale'

She was giving a speech at Planned Parenthood's 100th anniversary event.
Politics

Melania Trump Reportedly Faved a Tweet Implying She Dislikes Her Husband

What's going on, Melania?
Sexual Health + Identity

There Was a MAJOR Problem With These Morning After Pills People Bought Online

Uh oh.
Mental Health

Gabourey Sidibe's Definition of "MYOB" Is SO Body Positive

The "B" doesn't stand for business.