David Forbes

David Forbes, a journalist from Asheville Blade, Mady Castigan from MediCast News, and Mira Lazine from Free Radical delve into the grassroots campaign that successfully opposed a GOP ban on Medicaid coverage for trans healthcare. They discuss how collective action and steadfast advocacy reshaped healthcare policies. The conversation highlights the importance of direct communication with legislators and the role of community empowerment in advancing trans rights. With engaging insights, they emphasize the necessity for ongoing activism in securing essential health services.

In a conversation filled with insight, trans journalists David Forbes and Mira Lazine delve into the evolution and urgent need for trans journalism. Forbes, an editor at The Asheville Blade, discusses local activism and representation challenges, while Lazine emphasizes the financial struggles and misrepresentation faced in the field. They explore systemic barriers, including economic instability, and the importance of supporting independent media to amplify marginalized voices. Their dialogue advocates for integrity in storytelling and highlights the power of journalism to inspire societal change.