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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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7 steps every parent should take during their trans child’s transition

Coming out is tough. Sometimes, you may need a helping hand.

On Sep 12, 2017 by Ana Valens

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Motorist calls out police officer for pulling a gun during a traffic stop

Black driver goes viral for calling out cop who allegedly drew a gun on him

'I'd've had three f**king kids, three kids with no dad.'

On Sep 11, 2017 by Ana Valens

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Family wants answers after biracial 8-year-old was allegedly lynched by teens

The young boy was allegedly targeted by the teens for some time.

On Sep 11, 2017 by Ana Valens

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The new Miss America had some scathing words for President Trump

She took him down—then won the crown.

On Sep 11, 2017 by Ana Valens

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The 10 must-have BDSM toys for beginners

Before binding each other to the ceiling, try these options first.

On Sep 9, 2017 by Ana Valens

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United won’t face penalties from Trump administration over passenger-dragging incident

Federal officials ruled David Dao's civil rights weren't violated.

On Sep 8, 2017 by Ana Valens

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Justice Department files brief supporting anti-LGBTQ baker in Supreme Court case

The Trump administration has sided against the LGBTQ community once again.

On Sep 8, 2017 by Ana Valens

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Jemima Layzell organ donation

13-year-old sets organ donation record by saving 8 lives

Jemima Layzell's organs went on to help eight different recipients, including five children.

On Sep 8, 2017 by Ana Valens

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Florida evacuation route street signs with Reddit upvote

Florida residents fear losing their jobs if they evacuate for Hurricane Irma

Redditors are asking for legal advice because Florida has some shady employment laws.

On Sep 8, 2017 by Ana Valens

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Spelman College becomes latest women’s college to accept transgender women

Because trans women are women.

On Sep 7, 2017 by Ana Valens

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Feminist dad goes viral for his perfectly obvious ‘dating rules’ for his daughters

Treating humans like humans is a pretty low bar.

On Sep 7, 2017 by Ana Valens

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Stonewall Jackson statue in Charlottesville, VA

Charlottesville to remove another Confederate monument

Stonewall Jackson is up next.

On Sep 6, 2017 by Ana Valens

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2 major players in fashion just banned size 0 models from their runways

Underage models will no longer work long hours, either.

On Sep 6, 2017 by Ana Valens

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Louise Linton admits she was wrong about Instagram rant in new interview

After her insensitive classist comments, she is now invoking the 'spirit of love and unity.'

On Sep 5, 2017 by Ana Valens

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Man allegedly uses Lyft to move dead student’s body to his grandmother’s house

The Lyft drove 100 miles with the body in a storage bin.

On Sep 5, 2017 by Ana Valens

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