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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 Is What Actually Happens When You Get an Abortion

Planned Parenthood explains in two videos.
Mental Health

Zayn Malik Gets Real About Stigma and Mental Health

He says opening up about his struggles may have helped others.
News

Trump Reportedly Has Aides in Each Cabinet Department to Ensure Loyalty

Senior aides are reportedly in Cabinet departments to see if they're being loyal to Trump.
News

This State Senator Is Being Charged With Child Prostitution

Sen. Ralph Shortey turned himself in to authorities.
Mental Health

The Inspiring Reason This Girl Covers Herself in Glitter All the Time

It shows her school spirit, but it's also been a huge help for her self-confidence.
Mental Health

Lena Dunham Says Her Weight Is Not Your Business

And she's right.
Sexual Health + Identity

Here's Evidence Teens Shouldn't Need a Prescription for Birth Control

Science says so.
News

California’s Chief Justice Told Immigration Agents to Stop ‘Stalking’ Courthouses

She said arresting undocumented immigrants who are in court on unrelated matters amounts to stalking.
Politics

We Spoke to The Man Who Wants to Be the First Openly Gay Latinx Congressman Ever

Raymond Meza is ready to make history.
Mental Health

Here’s Evidence Busting the Myth That Eating Disorders Are a Choice

They actually could be genetic.
Mental Health

See Demi Lovato’s Inspiring Message Celebrating 5 Years of Sobriety

"So grateful. It's been quite the journey."
News

There's No Evidence Trump Was Wiretapped By Obama, House Intelligence Committee Says

"I don't think there was an actual tap of Trump Tower."
Health

These Cancer Survivors Want Trump to Know Planned Parenthood Saved Their Lives

That's why defunding it would be disastrous.
Sexual Health + Identity

Three-Quarters of Americans Do NOT Want to Defund Planned Parenthood

A new poll shows defunding Planned Parenthood is very unpopular
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Sexual Health + Identity

This Coloring Book is Changing How We Talk About Periods

Toni the Tampon is a hero.
Sexual Health + Identity

This Father and Daughter Both Came Out as Transgender

Now they’re transitioning together.
Fitness

Ed Sheeran Opens Up About Going Shirtless In His Music Video

He says he wasn't totally comfortable at first.
Mental Health

Ellie Goulding Opens Up About 'Crippling' Anxiety

Before she learned to manage her mental health, she said her panic attacks were 'crippling.'
News

Planned Parenthood Could Lose Millions if the GOP Healthcare Plan Passes

The organization would miss out on about $400 million in reimbursements.
Sexual Health + Identity

This Senator Said Planned Parenthood Is Worse Than a Nazi Concentration Camp

Really.
Sexual Health + Identity

School Districts are Dropping Their Religious Sex Ed Programs

Parents started raising questions about the scientific accuracy of the curriculum.
Sexual Health + Identity

Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie Tried To Clarify Her Comments About Transgender Women

Some say the clarification isn't any better than the initial comments.
News

Democrats Might Be the Ones Shutting Down the Government This Time

Democrats have hinted at a shutdown because of things in Trump's budget like the border wall and defunding Planned Parenthood.
Sexual Health + Identity

These Findings on Who White Women Protect Against Sexual Assault Are MESSED UP

White women are more likely to protect other white women.