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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 Texas Legislator's Bill Would Fine Men For Masturbating

It's a comment on the state's laws restricting abortion.
Sexual Health + Identity

Connor Franta Says Wearing a Dress Made Him Feel Sexy

"I think gender roles are really stupid."
News

Kellyanne Conway Thinks Obama Spied on Trump With Microwaves

“What I can say is there are many ways to surveil each other."
Spirituality

Christian Evangelicals Think They Face More Discrimination Than Muslims

A poll found they were more likely to name Christians than Muslims when asked who is discriminated against.
Sexual Health + Identity

This Congressman Said Men's Healthcare Should Cost Less Since They Don’t Get Pregnant

He said Men Shouldn't Have to pay for maternity insurance.
Mental Health

This Woman Got the BEST Gift After Being Fat Shamed at an Adele Concert

She's getting another chance.
Politics

This Fact About Trump’s White House Appointees Is Deeply Disturbing

Only 27% of his appointees are women.
Spirituality

The Pope Might Let Married Men Become Priests

A priest shortage prompted the Pope to consider a huge change.
News

This Congressman Called Out Trump For His ‘Insulting’ Comments About Black People

He told Trump the way he talks about black people is hurtful.
Mental Health

This College Student Raised Awareness for Eating Disorders in a Powerful Way

It was part of a performance art piece.
Sexual Health + Identity

Trumpcare Might Make This Anti-HIV Drug Impossible to Afford

The price of PReP could go up for some users.
Sexual Health + Identity

Justin Trudeau Announced That Canada Will Put $650 Million Toward Reproductive Health Across the World

The money will help replace what President Trump cut when he took office.
Sexual Health + Identity

A Man Allegedly Posed as Justin Bieber Online to Solicit Sexually Explicit Photos from Children

He's facing 931 charges.
Sexual Health + Identity

We Talked to a REAL LIFE Powerpuff Girl

Akira Bua is a jiu-jitsu practitioner and all around badass
Sexual Health + Identity

AnnaLynne McCord Opened Up About Being Raped By Her Friend

Rapists aren't just strangers.
Relationships

Zosia Mamet Opened Up About an Emotionally Abusive Relationship

She wants everyone to know that it's not OK.
News

Donald Trump Is Already Being Sued Over His New 'Travel Ban'

Hawaii is the first state to challenge Trump's order in court.
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Profiles

We Asked 8 Activists Their Biggest Advice for Making Change

Including a menstrual hygiene activist in Nepal and a girls’ education activist from Nigeria.
Sexual Health + Identity

Your Period Actually Isn't Syncing With Your Friends

Science says so.
Mental Health

Hillary Clinton Said Gender Equality Is the 'Unfinished Business' of Our Time

"There are still too few women in the upper reaches of the private sector, academia, science, technology, not to mention politics and government."
News

A Former FBI Agent Says Trump's New Muslim Ban is Based on a 'Meaningless' Statistic

The agent says the evidence the White House used to justify the ban is weak.
Fitness

Haters Are Really Mad at Nike’s New Plus-Size Line

This is seriously misguided.
Mental Health

Health Officials Investigated Dozens of Teen Suicides in This California Town — and They Found Something Very Important

The CDC investigated a wave of suicides.
Sexual Health + Identity

Male Marines May Have Shared Thousands of Nude Photos of Female Colleagues

The military is investigating.