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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.

Disgraced Utah police officer leans on hood of squad car

Utah cop who dragged nurse in viral video has been fired

It was a brutal video.

On Oct 11, 2017 by Ana Valens

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Mike Ditka thinks America hasn’t seen oppression in 100 years

The internet is agasp.

On Oct 10, 2017 by Ana Valens

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It’s no longer felony to knowingly infect others with HIV in California

Sex worker and LGBTQ activists are praising the law change.

On Oct 10, 2017 by Ana Valens

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lgbt documentaries on netflix : the death and life of marsha p johnson

Trans filmmaker alleges her work was stolen for Netflix’s latest documentary

The allegations shine a light on cis white men taking credit for work by trans women of color.

On Oct 9, 2017 by Ana Valens

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Black woman takes of shirt to become a white woman

Dove under fire for racist Facebook ad—and weak apology

Who approved this?

On Oct 9, 2017 by Ana Valens

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ducktales

10 plucky facts about Disney’s ‘DuckTales’

Scrooge McDuck, originally a comic book star, has way more money than you thought possible.

On Oct 4, 2017 by Ana Valens

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Jonathan Smith, man who saved 30 people and was shot in the neck during Las Vegas shooting

Las Vegas shooting survivor hailed as hero after saving dozens of lives

A bullet struck him in the neck as he was helping others.

On Oct 3, 2017 by Ana Valens

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Televangelist Pat Robertson says disrespect for Trump caused the Las Vegas shooting

The U.S. needs a stronger 'controlling authority,' he says, like the fear of God.

On Oct 3, 2017 by Ana Valens

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Little girl chases cat

NPR’s ‘Ramona’ mistake brightens up an otherwise terrible news day

Ramona was the distraction we needed and deserved.

On Oct 3, 2017 by Ana Valens

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Here’s how to donate blood to Las Vegas shooting victims

Blood donations can save a life—even if you don't live in Las Vegas.

On Oct 2, 2017 by Ana Valens

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GOP senator tells high school students access to food, healthcare is a ‘privilege’

To Sen. Ron Johnson, basic needs are not rights.

On Oct 2, 2017 by Ana Valens

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Air Force Academy superintendent tells cadets to ‘get out’ if they are racist

His message comes after racial slurs were found on dorm message boards.

On Sep 29, 2017 by Ana Valens

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GOP governor slammed by party for passing abortion bill

This is a massive win for abortion rights—but the GOP calls it a 'betrayal.'

On Sep 29, 2017 by Ana Valens

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Melania Trump and Dr. Seuss books

Librarian trashes Melania Trump’s book donations for being ‘cliché’

No one asked the kids in need what they thought, though.

On Sep 29, 2017 by Ana Valens

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Virginia candidate fires back against transphobic opponent with powerful ad

Danica Roem has been repeatedly been misgendered and attacked by her opponent.

On Sep 29, 2017 by Ana Valens

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