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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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Bill O’Reilly says he was a good mentor to women at Fox News

The women accusing him of sexual harassment might think differently.

On Sep 21, 2017 by Ana Valens

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Trump judicial nominee thinks trans children are part of ‘Satan’s plan’

Jeff Mateer is also a fan of 'conversion therapy.'

On Sep 20, 2017 by Ana Valens

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5th grade teacher asks students to defend the Ku Klux Klan

The worksheet asked students to put themselves into the shoes of a Klansman.

On Sep 20, 2017 by Ana Valens

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Austin official refused to meet with female employee out of assumption she liked him

Much like Mike Pence, he believes it's not appropriate for a married man to dine alone with a woman.

On Sep 20, 2017 by Ana Valens

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Science fiction gets real in this brazen trans literature collection

Move aside, coming out stories. 'Meanwhile, Elsewhere' lays bare trans fantasies and dystopian fears.

On Sep 20, 2017 by Ana Valens

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Teen returns wallet with $1,500 cash, gives us hope for humanity

He had two opportunities to keep it.

On Sep 19, 2017 by Ana Valens

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Navy nurse making newborn baby 'dance' to 50 Cent

Navy nurses in hot water for flipping off newborn, forcing baby to dance to rap

No one wants to see the baby 'in da club.'

On Sep 19, 2017 by Ana Valens

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Fox Business guest sues network, host over alleged sexual assault

Scottie Nell Hughes claims Fox News blacklisted her after she came forward.

On Sep 19, 2017 by Ana Valens

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Alabama teens under fire for ‘Put the panic back in Hispanic’ signs during pep rally

Nope, not the way to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month.

On Sep 18, 2017 by Ana Valens

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Videos show police officer fatally shooting transgender Georgia Tech student

Scout Schultz was slowly walking toward police they were shot.

On Sep 18, 2017 by Ana Valens

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Teen removed from class for being ‘busty’

Another school year, another misogynistic dress code.

On Sep 14, 2017 by Ana Valens

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Texas woman uses coupon-clipping skills to help Hurricane Harvey survivors

What she spends on a full shopping cart of items is impressive.

On Sep 13, 2017 by Ana Valens

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Trump’s Justice Department won’t charge officers involved in Freddie Gray’s death

Gray died in police custody.

On Sep 13, 2017 by Ana Valens

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Utah teacher in hot water for teen ‘indecency’ quiz

This outdated sex and drugs questionnaire punishes respondents for being gay.

On Sep 12, 2017 by Ana Valens

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California outlaws drones, self-driving cars from delivering weed

Bummer, man.

On Sep 12, 2017 by Ana Valens

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