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Ana Valens


Ana Valens is a reporter specializing in online queer communities, marginalized identities, and adult content creation. She is a former Daily Dot staff writer. Her work has appeared at Vice, Vox, Truthout, Bitch Media, Kill Screen, Rolling Stone, and the Toast. She lives in Brooklyn, New York, and spends her free time developing queer adult games.

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Meet Lily Madigan, the transgender U.K. politician taking a stand against online harassment

The 19-year-old wants to run for Parliament some day—despite those standing in her way.

On Jan 2, 2018 by Ana Valens

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Teenage girls report feeling 'overwhelmed' by requests for nude photos, a new study reveals.

Teen girls feel trapped into sending nude photos, study reveals

Girls feel conflicted over the pressures of 'flirting' vs. asserting bodily autonomy.

On Dec 30, 2017 by Ana Valens

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Bakers Aaron and Melissa Klein must pay a fine for rejecting a lesbian couple's wedding cake, Oregon's courts rule.

Appeals court rules against homophobic bakers who turned away lesbian couple

A similar case is currently being considered by the Supreme Court.

On Dec 29, 2017 by Ana Valens

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Trump fires entire HIV/AIDS advisory council via FedEx letter

He gave no explanation.

On Dec 29, 2017 by Ana Valens

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Iliza Shlesiger is facing a lawsuit for her 'Girls' Night In' show.

Dude sues comedian Iliza Shlesinger over ladies-only show

His lawyer is an MRA with a history of representing similar lawsuits.

On Dec 28, 2017 by Ana Valens

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Former Breitbart News editor Milo Yiannopoulos' manuscript with Simon & Schuster was shared on Twitter after being filed in a New York lawsuit.

Milo Yiannopoulos’ manuscript leaks—and the editor’s comments are priceless

In the words of his editor: 'DELETE UGH.'

On Dec 28, 2017 by Ana Valens

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Dwayne Johnson is joining several other men in protesting sexual harassment at the Golden Globes by wearing black.

Actors stand in solidarity with Hollywood women—by vowing to wear black to a black-tie event

Nope, this is definitely not an empty, performative gesture.

On Dec 28, 2017 by Ana Valens

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The Justice Department is under intense scrutiny after reports reveal sexual harassment cases have been mishandled.

Justice Department mishandles, downplays sexual harassment complaints, report reveals

Top officials accused of misconduct are reportedly keeping their jobs and pay.

On Dec 27, 2017 by Ana Valens

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Man who went viral for defending his lesbian moms is running for state Senate

Zach Wahls is calling out Republicans for 'hollowing out' Iowa.

On Dec 27, 2017 by Ana Valens

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Grid collage of the women to watch out for in 2018

9 women who make us hopeful for 2018

They did great things this year—but they were just getting started.

On Dec 24, 2017 by Jessica Machado, Samantha Grasso, Ana Valens

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Twitter absolutely destroys homophobe for claiming ‘LGBT s**t’ is forced into his life

It's 2017 and straight people still can't handle 'LGBT s**t.'

On Dec 22, 2017 by Ana Valens

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Fans speculate Rin from Catherine: Full Body may be a transgender woman.

Catherine: Full Body’s game trailer debut is criticized as transphobic

Fans are afraid the remake will be more transphobic than the original.

On Dec 22, 2017 by Ana Valens

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Papa John's CEO John Schnatter will resign after controversial remarks against NFL protests.

Papa John’s CEO to leave amid NFL controversy

The Papa is stepping down, sort of.

On Dec 22, 2017 by Ana Valens

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A recent study reports millennials drink nearly half of all wine in the U.S.

Millennials consume almost half of all wine in the U.S.

Men are more likely to drink a full bottle by themselves than women, too.

On Dec 22, 2017 by Ana Valens

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New York Times White House correspondent Glenn Thrush will return to the publication in late January despite sexual misconduct allegations.

Glenn Thrush will return to New York Times despite sexual misconduct

His days covering the White House are over, however.

On Dec 21, 2017 by Ana Valens

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