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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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Praying for Prince George to be gay is not how gay works

Despite his possibly good intentions, this priest's advice is terribly misguided.

On Dec 1, 2017 by Ana Valens

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Rihanna vows not to use trans models as ‘convenient’ marketing ploy

But some trans people think she isn't doing enough.

On Dec 1, 2017 by Ana Valens

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Players divided over NFL’s plan to donate millions to social justice groups

Some feel like the league is only doing it to hush protesters and cause internal strife.

On Nov 30, 2017 by Ana Valens

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Trump reportedly once said, ‘There is nothing in the world like first-rate p**sy’

Trump also allegedly hung out with a sex offender during this trip.

On Nov 30, 2017 by Ana Valens

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Matt Lauer is gone, but the damage is already done

The former 'Today' host influenced how Americans view Trump, a fellow alleged harasser.

On Nov 29, 2017 by Ana Valens

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Over 200 women call out sexual harassment in national security

Employees of the State Department and Pentagon signed the open letter.

On Nov 29, 2017 by Ana Valens

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For trans women, this vibrator may just be the best on the market

Unlike competitors, Le Wand is made for her pleasure.

On Nov 29, 2017 by Ana Valens

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Nativity scene with two Josephs

This wonderfully gay nativity scene has gone viral

The internet is in love because Jesus has two daddies.

On Nov 28, 2017 by Ana Valens

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Federal judge: U.S. military must accept trans recruits in January

So much for the trans military ban, huh?

On Nov 28, 2017 by Ana Valens

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Singer says billionaire Richard Branson sexually assaulted her

She alleges singer Joss Stone saw the harassment take place, too.

On Nov 28, 2017 by Ana Valens

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Trans activist goes viral for rejecting right-leaning network’s debate invitation

'I think it's really rude to expect me to sit in a studio... with someone who is so openly abusive to women like me.'

On Nov 27, 2017 by Ana Valens

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All hail the British monarchy’s first Black ‘princess’

This has been a long time coming.

On Nov 27, 2017 by Ana Valens

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One very passionate voter for President Donald Trump said not even Jesus would be able to convince him there was any wrongdoing between the the president's campaign and Russia ahead of the 2016 election.

Dictionary announces its Word of the Year: ‘Complicit’

It's a politically perfect fit for 2017.

On Nov 27, 2017 by Ana Valens

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White dudes suing Diddy’s TV network back off ‘reverse racism’ claims

Perhaps because 'reverse racism' doesn't exist?

On Nov 27, 2017 by Ana Valens

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‘Good men’ don’t exist

It's time to end hero worship.

On Nov 27, 2017 by Ana Valens

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