Laverne Cox, while promoting her new series Clean Slate, emphasized the importance of trans visibility and storytelling, particularly in the face of rising anti-trans sentiment. She highlighted the backlash against trans rights, citing restrictive legislation and significant political spending on anti-trans campaigns. Despite these challenges, Cox remains hopeful about the power of art to foster empathy and rehumanize trans people. She believes that comedy, as showcased in Clean Slate, can be a powerful tool in addressing adversity and creating understanding. The series, developed with the late Norman Lear, premieres Thursday on Prime Video. Continue here.
