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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.
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Lil Nas X Shares Recovery Update After Losing Control of Half His Face

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Mickey Rourke's Homophobic Comments Toward Jojo Siwa Aren't Just Gross, They're Dangerous

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"It enables me to walk through the world with more grace towards myself."
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Trump's Order on Trans Athletes Likely Targets 160 or Fewer Teens Nationwide

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Identity

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