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Brittney McNamara

Features Director

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.

News

Trayvon Martin’s Parents Are Writing a Book About Their Slain Son

The young teen sparked the Black Lives Matter movement.
Mental Health

Kendall Jenner Just Dropped Some Advice for Dealing With Haters

Don’t let bullies have power over you!
Health

‘Stranger Things’ Star Gaten Matarazzo Opens Up About the Rare Condition That Causes Him to Only Have Baby Teeth

He wants to raise awareness of cleidocranial dysplasia.
Mental Health

Maddie Ziegler Wanted to “Fix” Her Teeth — But Then Sia Gave Her Some Amazing Advice

”She always reminds me to stay true to myself.”
Mental Health

This Terrifying Death Threat Is Why Iskra Lawrence Can’t Monitor Her Own Comments

“This can lead to quite serious psychological harm.”
Sexual Health + Identity

Gigi Hadid Says She Was the Last of Her Friends to Be Kissed

Same.
Sexual Health + Identity

Vine Star Jay Versace Comes Out to Fans About His Sexuality

“I love people in general."
Sexual Health + Identity

Why Some Transgender People May Not Be Able to Vote

“Nearly 30% of transgender people do not have any documentation listing their current gender.”
Health

Gigi Hadid on Her Attack: “I Had Every Right to React the Way I did.”

She wants girls to know they can fight back.
Health

This Campaign Is Changing the Way We See ‘Plus-Size’ Bodies

“It's time for us to be seen and heard.”
Sexual Health + Identity

Why This High School SUSPENDED a Student After She Was Sexually Assaulted

Shameful and wrong.
Sexual Health + Identity

This Student Gave an Incredible Speech to His High School About Transphobia

“The hate that the transgender community has been receiving lately has been terrible.”
News

3 Cops Resigned After They Forced a Teen to Eat the Weed He Was Illegally Carrying

Supposedly, they were going to be fired anyway.
Sexual Health + Identity

Bella Thorne and Her Fans Just Helped Clear Up a Big Myth About Bisexuality

"how can u b bi, if..."
Health

Why Sticking a Foot Out From Under Your Blankets Feels So Good

If you haven't tried it before, you seriously should.
Mental Health

What Caring About Social Media Likes Says About You

According to SCIENCE.
Health

Smoking Can Actually Have an Effect on Your Genes

Yikes!
Health

A 21-Year-Old Died After Mistaking Meningitis for a Hangover

This is so sad.
Mental Health

Gabourey Sidibe Just Gave the BEST Advice if You’re Being Bullied

“Tell her to hold on, but it'll be worth it, honestly."
Relationships

Proof That We’re Living in a 'Dating Apocalypse'

It’s bad. Real bad.
Sexual Health + Identity

20 Ways We Teach Girls That Being Raped Is Their Fault

“Were you flirting with him?”
Sexual Health + Identity

What Teens Actually Want to Learn About Sex

Hint: Literally anything.
Politics

Former Politician Anthony Weiner Was Just Caught Sexting With a 15-Year-Old

"I am filled with regret."
Campus Life

You HAVE to Watch Emma Watson’s Powerful UN Speech about Campus Assault

“When one person's safety is violated, the safety of everyone should feel violated."