Fortesa Latifi
Features Contributor
Fortesa Latifi is a features contributor at Teen Vogue. She has a Master’s in journalism from the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism & Mass Communication. She writes about identity, politics and disability. She is the author of the forthcoming Like, Follow, Subscribe: Influencer Kids and the Cost of a Childhood Online (April 7, 2026; Gallery Books). You can find her on TikTok, Instagram and Twitter.
Politics
A Texas Woman Who Sued for an Abortion Will Leave the State to Obtain One
According to Kate Cox's representatives her “health is on the line.”
Mental Health
Suicide Rates Among Girls Are Decreasing
After increases over the pandemic, this is a great sign.
Sexual Health + Identity
As AI Porn Rises, This Teen Is Trying to Protect Other Victims
“I just want to protect people because I wasn’t protected when this happened to me.”
Relationships
This Year, Friendsgiving Is About Bumble and TikTok Food
We talked to 4 people on how they're celebrating Friendsgiving.
Politics
Activist Olivia Julianna On the Future for Democrats, Abortion Rights and More
Ahead of her 21st birthday, activist Olivia Julianna tells Teen Vogue 21 things she's learned.
Politics
Florida Schools Now Require Parental Consent for a Nickname, and Trans Students Say It Targets Them
Students tell Teen Vogue that a new board of education rule requiring parental consent to use a different name leaves their identities “split at the root.”
Voices
Why Jennette McCurdy Doesn't Read Good Reviews of Her New Podcast
The actor, podcaster, and author talks to Teen Vogue about why she doesn't read reviews — good or bad.
Voices
Scholastic Won't "Segregate" Diverse Books at Fairs, But There's Still "Work to Do"
Librarians are watching as Scholastic tries to find a way to get inclusive books to students amid bans.
Politics
State Sen. Kim Jackson on Making History As the First Openly LGBTQ+ Senator in Georgia
"I wish that there were other people who could do it with me. So there is that pressure. But it's also a gift."
Politics
This Podcast Highlights the Impact of Anti-LGBTQ+ Policy Through One Powerful Story
NBC's Grapevine looks at one teenager, one family, and one school district in Texas to help explain the anti-LGBTQ+ movement.
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Voices
From Ending Period Poverty to Fixing Food Deserts, These Girls Are Changing the World
The White House honored these 15 change makers with their first-ever Girls Leading Change celebration.
Sexual Health + Identity
This Trans Teen Won't Let Trolls Ruin Her Homecoming Queen Win
“If I focus on the hate, I'm never going to be happy.”
Politics
Kevin McCarthy Is No Longer the Speaker of the House
The House voted to oust Kevin McCarthy, making him the first-ever to be removed from the position.
Politics
Government Shutdown 2023: What Does It Mean?
A 45-day extension was passed to avoid a government shutdown. Here's what happens now.
Identity
Olivia Rodrigo’s "All-American B*tch" Is Giving a Voice to “Feminine Rage”
People on TikTok are sharing their experiences with the precarious nature of feminine rage.
Identity
A New Bill Could Create an Office Dedicated to Missing and Murdered Black Women and Girls
The Brittany Clardy Act was just introduced by Representatives Ilhan Omar and Bonnie Watson Coleman.
Politics
This State Senator Wants Her Party to Know There’s No Time to Waste
“Even if I’m going to lose in four years, this is the right thing to do.”
Politics
Young Women Voters Lean Way More to the Left Than Young Men
According to a new survey from Change Research.
Mental Health
How Trans Youth Navigate Coming Out at School
For trans students, a new school year can mean coming out all over again.
Voices
Why Journalist Zinhle Essamuah Won't Shy Away From Her Identity in Reporting
“Some of the best journalists are those who are able to lead with their humanity.”
Mental Health
Relatability Is the Star of Bama Rush TikTok This Year
We talked to Bama Morgan and Bella Grace about relatable rush.
Voices
Illinois Just Passed the Country's First Law Protecting Children of Influencers
Activists hope other states follow suit.
Politics
Trans Youth Are Being Forced to Leave Their Home States Behind
“No kid should be forced to leave the place where they grew up.”
Relationships
Jonah Hill and Sarah Brady's Relationship Sparks Conversation About How to Set Boundaries
Experts weigh in on the true meaning of boundaries, and how they should and shouldn't be used.