Alana Valko

I'm an LA-based trending news writer covering health, politics, and internet culture. I write about the heavy (like understanding the actively dying phase), the empowering (like advocating for yourself at the doctor), or the strangely viral (like the Stanley cup craze). Before this, I worked in fashion and studied art history. I’m always fascinated by the ways dress and culture intersect. Above all, I’m drawn to stories that center women. I want my work to help women feel less shame, more support, and the power to dissent. If you've ever felt that in something I wrote, then I’ve done my job right.