Audra Heinrichs

Audra Heinrichs is a freelance feature writer and reporter, covering social justice, politics and cultural moments and movements. Her work has appeared in The Washington Post, Rolling Stone, The Guardian, Teen Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar, and many more.

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Sophie Nélisse on the ‘Yellowjackets’ Finale, Fan Theories, and Why She Honestly Thought “I’m Getting Fired”

Yellowjackets ends tonight, and Sophie’s got a lot to reflect on.

Jan 16, 2022

a collage of several images, including photographs of the ohio state university football stadium, the university of michigan football stadium, former nfl player and sexual abuse survivor jon vaughn speaking at a podium, and olympic gymnast champions simone biles, aly raisman, and mckayla maroney at capital hill speaking about the sexual abuse they suffered from gymnastics doctor larry nassar

Why Won’t These Colleges Promise to Protect Their Athletes From Sexual Abuse?

Three survivors have joined forces to fight for change at Big 10 universities. Here, the former athletes discuss the power of allyship across genders.

Dec 16, 2021

After a COVID-19 Year With My Parents, What if I’m Not Ready to Return to Real Life?

I cherished our time at home together. It also made me acutely aware of their mortality.

Oct 4, 2021

Cosby Survivor: “I’m Still Not Done Processing, and I Don’t Know When I Ever Will Be”

Following Bill Cosby’s shocking release from prison, Patte O’Connor remembers the traumatizing day she met him in 1984.

Jul 6, 2021