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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

West Virginia Might Decide Gay People Aren't Protected From Hate Crimes

Not great.
Politics

The One Way Donald Trump's Presidency Has Been Good for Women

There's an upside.
Mental Health

Eva Gutowski Connected With '13 Reasons Why' in a MAJOR Way

And now she has an important message for others who feel the same.
Sexual Health + Identity

DJ Zeke Thomas Opened Up About Being Sexually Assaulted as a Gay Black Man

“Being gay, being African-American, it’s definitely something that I never imagined would happen to me."
Sexual Health + Identity

Why Bella Thorne Wants Slut-Shamers to Watch Her New Show

"Are you kidding me right now?"
Sexual Health + Identity

Harry Styles Confirms that a Koala Did NOT Give Him Chlamydia

But koalas do have a major STD problem you should know about.
Mental Health

Kim Kardashian Responded to Food Shaming in the BEST Way

"I'm just sitting here on the beach with my flawless body."
Politics

The State Department Just Promoted Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago Estate

Now some are wondering if that's an ethics violation.
Sexual Health + Identity

Researchers Studied the Sex Lives of Columbia Students for a VERY Important Reason

They've been going to bars and parties to see how students approach sex.
Mental Health

Tommy Dorfman Opens Up About What ‘13 Reason Why’ Got Right and Wrong About Suicide

Here’s what you need to know.
Sexual Health + Identity

How Donald Trump Is Contributing to Deaths of Women in Haiti

"Washington’s new women’s health policies should be called 'pro-death.'"
Sexual Health + Identity

A Lawyer Reportedly Called Women the 'Weaker Sex' During a Rape Trial

He also said women can be "especially good at" lying.
Politics

7 Black Employees Are Expected to Join a Racial Harassment Lawsuit Against Fox News

Uh oh.
Politics

Donald Trump Bragged About Getting Higher TV Ratings Than the September 11th Attacks

But his approval ratings are quite low.
Sexual Health + Identity

Why All LGBTQ Students Need to Take This Survey Immediately

This is too important to ignore.
Politics

Scientists Will Flood D.C. For an Anti-Trump March This Weekend

The March for Science is expected to draw thousands.
Politics

BREAKING: Two Police Officers Were Reportedly Shot in Paris

The shooting reportedly happened near the Champs Elysees.
Sexual Health + Identity

What I Wish I Knew About Consent Before I Was Sexually Assaulted

This is why we need Planned Parenthood.
Mental Health

Demi Lovato's Honesty About Mental Health Just Earned Her the Same Honor as the POPE

She's wise beyond her years.
Sexual Health + Identity

The Navy and Marines FINALLY Outlawed Revenge Porn

It now goes against Naval rules to distribute "intimate images" without consent.
Politics

Trump Is Being Sued for His Tweets About Barack Obama

Remember those wiretapping claims?
Politics

This College Student Won't Let Islamophobia Stop Her From Running for Political Office

"Ignorance clouds judgment."
Sexual Health + Identity

6 Problematic Things Bill O'Reilly Said On Air That DIDN'T Get Him Fired

But he's fired now
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Sexual Health + Identity

This Is How Much Sex People in College Are REALLY Having

And who they're doing it with.