David Forbes

'A Directive From Above': Former NYT Editor Lays Out How The Paper Pushes Anti-Trans Bigotry

Exclusive

Jan 1, 2026

'A Directive From Above': Former NYT Editor Lays Out How The Paper Pushes Anti-Trans Bigotry

In this in-depth interview, former New York Times editor Billie Jean Sweeney details how the paper shifted towards openly promoting anti-trans hatred, how some staff tried to stop it, how it's directed from the very top and the damage this legitimization of bigotry has done

David Forbes

U.S. Catholic Bishops Launch Attack on Trans Healthcare; It’s Time To Fight Back

LGBTQ+ History

Dec 1, 2025

U.S. Catholic Bishops Launch Attack on Trans Healthcare; It’s Time To Fight Back

While headlines were giving the Catholic church hierarchy plaudits for symbolic gestures in support of immigrants and a papal lunch with trans people, American bishops passed a major ban on trans healthcare throughout the church’s sprawling hospital systems. This reveals the truth of an institution deeply hostile to our existence, one that trans communities must fight to survive

David Forbes

Opinion | Old Betrayals and New as N.C. Dems Pass Anti-Trans Laws

North Carolina

Aug 18, 2025

Opinion | Old Betrayals and New as N.C. Dems Pass Anti-Trans Laws

North Carolina Democrats had solid election results last year, amid promises to hold the line against the far-right. But two horrific anti-trans bills just became law thanks to Democratic support, with Gov. Josh Stein even signing one. It's part of a long history of betrayal and a reminder for trans people around the country not to put our trust in politicians

David Forbes

MadyCast News Relaunches as Trans News Network, a Worker-Run Nonprofit Newsroom

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Jul 21, 2025

MadyCast News Relaunches as Trans News Network, a Worker-Run Nonprofit Newsroom

MadyCast News is relaunching as the Trans News Network, a worker-run nonprofit newsroom under Community Partners, and leaving Substack for Beehiiv

Mady Castigan, +4

Opinion | Republicans Want To Kill All Trans People—And Many Democrats Would Let Them. What Can History Teach Us About Resisting Queer Genocide?

LGBTQ+ History

Apr 21, 2025

Opinion | Republicans Want To Kill All Trans People—And Many Democrats Would Let Them. What Can History Teach Us About Resisting Queer Genocide?

“Never forget conservatives want to kill you and liberals want you to die quietly.”

David Forbes