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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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Second federal judge blocks Trump’s trans military ban

He argues the ban violates the Constitution.

On Nov 22, 2017 by Ana Valens

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Olympian Gabby Douglas says she too was sexually abused by team doctor

She also apologized for recently victim-blaming other women.

On Nov 22, 2017 by Ana Valens

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Anti-LGBTQ politician reportedly sexually harassed young men over Facebook, Snapchat

Rep. Wesley Goodman resigned after he was reportedly caught having sex with a male visitor.

On Nov 21, 2017 by Ana Valens

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Pop-up restaurant fights stigma with HIV-positive chefs

Let's end the HIV myths with a delicious, risk-free pappardelle.

On Nov 21, 2017 by Ana Valens

LGBTQ Protest Flags Waving in Washington DC

Trans Day of Remembrance falls during a particularly depressing time of year

Unsupportive families add to trans people's poor quality of life—a sober reminder before the holidays.

On Nov 20, 2017 by Ana Valens

Writer goes viral for letter about boycotting Lena and her 'well-known' racism

Writer of color calls out Lena Dunham over ‘hipster racism’

Author Zinzi Clemmons says what many have thought for years.

On Nov 20, 2017 by Ana Valens

Student delivers 2k petitions in support of the Clean Dream Act to Congressman Dan Donovan

Teen shows no mercy when grilling conservative congressman over DREAM Act

Activism isn't just for college students.

On Nov 20, 2017 by Ana Valens

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Rihanna’s Fenty Beauty named one of Time’s best inventions of 2017

The magazine now knows what her fans have known all along.

On Nov 17, 2017 by Ana Valens

Aydian Dowling HER takeover

Trans man’s ‘takeover’ shows few knew this dating app wasn’t just for lesbians

A new promotion has caused some controvery—and maybe some clarification—about the app Her.

On Nov 17, 2017 by Ana Valens

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Utah dad warns school mascot’s name sounds like ‘penises’

Davis School District has big problems with phoenices.

On Nov 16, 2017 by Ana Valens

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Judge orders Black man to still pay $2,000 in bail despite being exonerated

Wilbert Jones spent over four decades in prison on a crime he didn't commit.

On Nov 16, 2017 by Ana Valens

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L.A.’s Cinefamily closes after sexual harassment investigation

An internal investigation revealed troubling findings.

On Nov 15, 2017 by Ana Valens

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Oklahoma replaces anti-LGBTQ state senator with married lesbian

A Trump-voting district just turned blue.

On Nov 15, 2017 by Ana Valens

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Lawsuit claims ‘thousands’ of women have been raped, harassed by Uber drivers

The complaint argues that Uber foregoes background checks to save money.

On Nov 15, 2017 by Ana Valens

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Too much screen time is causing higher rates of depression, suicide among teens, study says

Spending two or more hours online each day bumped up the risk.

On Nov 14, 2017 by Ana Valens