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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.

Alex Trebek is under fire on Twitter for making a sexist comment to a 'Jeopardy!' contestant.

Alex Trebek grilled for misogynistic comment during ‘Jeopardy!’

He implied women can't be leaders.

On Dec 21, 2017 by Ana Valens

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New reports on sexual harassment settlements in Congress are causing mounting tension between constituents and representatives.

Reports emerge detailing money in Congress’ sexual harassment payouts

Over $340,000 was paid in settlements from 2008 to 2012.

On Dec 20, 2017 by Ana Valens

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white cherub with armor and a sword stepping on the head of a black cherub with horns

Dollar store figurine depicts white cherub placing foot on Black cherub’s head

The figurine supposedly represents the Archangel Michael standing triumphantly over Satan.

On Dec 20, 2017 by Ana Valens

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Chelsea Clinton campaigning for her mother Hillary Clinton during the 2016 presidential election.

Chelsea Clinton writes powerful letter to her children on the 2016 election

She knows now that progress isn't inevitable.

On Dec 20, 2017 by Ana Valens

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Ending violence against trans people starts with respecting them in everyday life

There's a direct link between trans hate crimes and everyday microaggressions.

On Dec 20, 2017 by Ana Valens

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Breitbart: Feminists are becoming witches to hex Donald Trump

Feminists are making witchcraft cool again, one Breitbart reporter warns.

On Dec 19, 2017 by Ana Valens

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Tavis Smiley has been accused of sexual harassment while working at PBS.

PBS host defends workplace relationships when asked about dating subordinates

His defense is tone deaf at best.

On Dec 19, 2017 by Ana Valens

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Doug Jones: America should ‘move on’ from Trump sexual harassment allegations

Many were disappointed to hear Jones' statement.

On Dec 18, 2017 by Ana Valens

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Track Palin arrested, charged with domestic violence—again

This is the second time.

On Dec 18, 2017 by Ana Valens

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Doug Jones’ election is a wake-up call: Democrats can’t get elected without Black voters

It's time to listen to the Black community, Democrats.

On Dec 14, 2017 by Ana Valens

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Kirk Humphreys compared gay Americans to pedophiles in a controversial talk show segment.

Former Oklahoma City mayor compares being gay to being a pedophile

'I'm saying there is a standard of right and wrong.'

On Dec 13, 2017 by Ana Valens

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Samantha Holvey claims Donald Trump walked in on Miss USA contestants changing in 2006.

Miss USA contestant reportedly harassed by Trump: He ‘bragged’ about it

Samantha Holvey fired back at Sarah Huckabee Sanders for calling her a liar.

On Dec 12, 2017 by Ana Valens

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Gal Gadot's face digitally transferred to porn star

AI-assisted porn has arrived—and Gal Gadot has been made its victim

Is this 'face-swaping' a gateway to revenge porn?

On Dec 12, 2017 by Ana Valens

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Fordham students kicked out of cafe for wearing MAGA hats

One student said he wanted to 'test' whether they'd get thrown out.

On Dec 11, 2017 by Ana Valens

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Roy Moore spokeswoman Janet Porter made invasive comments targeting a CNN anchor's unborn child.

Roy Moore’s spokeswoman insults pregnant anchor with anti-abortion rhetoric

The pregnant anchor wasn't having it.

On Dec 11, 2017 by Ana Valens

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