Newyorker iconNewyorkerJun 14, 2026

Laverne Cox Wants to “Rehumanize Everybody”

In 2014, the "Orange Is the New Black" star appeared on a Time cover heralding a new era of acceptance for trans people.

Laverne Cox Wants to “Rehumanize Everybody”

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In 2014, the "Orange Is the New Black" star appeared on a Time cover heralding a new era of acceptance for trans people.

In 2014, the "Orange Is the New Black" star appeared on a Time cover heralding a new era of acceptance for trans people. These days, the picture looks very different.

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In 2014, the "Orange Is the New Black" star appeared on a Time cover heralding a new era of acceptance for trans people. These days, the picture looks very different.

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