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Fortesa Latifi

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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. You can find her on TikTok, Instagram and Twitter.

Do SSRIs Cause Heat Intolerance? The Answer Is More Complex Than You Think

There's an interesting connection between body temperature and mental health.

988 Crisis Line LGBTQ Services Have Ended. Here's What That Means for Queer Youth

“For the love of God, don't take this away. 988 has saved my life at least twice.”

While Trump Attacks LGBTQ Youth, This Group Works Tirelessly to House Them

Beyond physical shelter, this group is making unhoused LGBTQ youth feel seen.

Why Elliott Rivera, 'Teen Mom' Star Kailyn Lowry's Son, Chose to Come Out As Gay on Her Podcast

Elliott talks to Teen Vogue about coming out, his name change, and being LGBTQ right now.

For the Kids of Iconic Reality Stars, Growing Up Onscreen Was a Blessing — and a Curse: "This Is My Normal"

From Housewives to Sister Wives, the kids of reality tv stars take us inside their world.

Layla Taylor Joined the Mormon Church in Secret — Now She's Ready to Tell All

The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives star is ready to show viewers her second act.

Influencer Sophie Fergi Knows What She Would Do If She Saw Piper Rockelle Now

Fergi talked to Teen Vogue about filming Netflix's “Bad Influence”

Meet The Sweet Sisterhood, One of Gen Alpha's First "Content Houses"

Get an inside look at the youngest content house yet.

Miss Georgia USA's First Trans Contestant Reveals Why She Withdrew From the Pageant

Bella Bautista spoke to Teen Vogue about making history, and then walking away from it.

Utah Is the Latest State to Protect Child Influencers

They'll get what they're due now.

Meet the Medical Students Fighting for Abortion Rights in Restrictive States

"We place emphasis on practicing evidence-based medicine. [Abortion] is medicine that has been studied."

Teens Seeking Abortions Face Huge Challenges. This Website Is Here to Help

Teen Vogue talked to the founder of "INeedAnA" about the specific hardships teens face.

Two Men Explain How They Left the Manosphere — and Why Some Never Will

There's no one clear path, but it is possible.

Young People Are Struggling to Deal With Their MAGA Parents — Again

"It’s very hard to view the world fundamentally differently from the person that raised you.”

Kamala Harris to Young People: It's Ok to Be Disappointed. But Remember You Have Power.

If You're Blaming Young Progressives for the Trump Win, You're Wrong

Gen Z Is Listening to Trump’s Access Hollywood Tape on TikTok for the First Time

“im horrified and literally want to cry.”

High School Influencers Are Applying to Colleges Based on How They'll Look on TikTok

Meet the teen influencers who have to consider their followers at all costs.

Do You Really Have to Change Your Whole Life During the Luteal Phase?

Find out why everyone on TikTok is talking about this part of the menstrual cycle, and what is — and isn't — accurate.

Child Influencers Are Now Guaranteed a Paycheck in California

Demi Lovato cheered on the new law that promises compensation when these children turn 18.

Demi Lovato Paid the Price of Early Fame. Was It Worth It?

Teen Vogue September cover star Demi Lovato opens up about being a “Child Star.”

In the School Shooting Age, Phone Bans Scare These Students

Schools are increasingly banning student phone use, but these teens raised an unfortunately modern concern.