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1 week ago
LGBT

Elon Musk just asked JK Rowling to lighten up about trans folks - yes, really

Elon Musk asked JK Rowling to tweet less about trans people and share positive content instead. [ more ]
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2 weeks ago
LGBT

Daniel Radcliffe 'really sad' about JK Rowling's stance on trans rights

Daniel Radcliffe reaffirmed his support for LGBTQ rights and expressed sadness over J.K. Rowling's views on the trans community. [ more ]
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3 days ago
LGBT

JK Rowling denies bullying trans football manager she called a 'bloke'

JK Rowling criticized for mocking trans football manager and doubling down on comments. [ more ]
LGBTQ Nation
3 days ago
LGBT

Cruel JK Rowling calls trans soccer official a "crossdressing straight man" for no reason

J.K. Rowling displaying transphobia towards a historic trans soccer official, Lucy Clark. [ more ]
LGBTQ Nation
3 days ago
LGBT

JK Rowling slammed for asking if she can be Black if she likes "Motown & fancy myself in cornrows"

J.K. Rowling continues to face criticism for her controversial views on transgender issues, as she compares being trans to blackface. [ more ]
Advocate.com
2 months ago
LGBT

J.K. Rowling transphobia: Rowling calls trans woman journalist "a man...cosplaying"

J.K. Rowling made blatantly transphobic remarks, comparing transgender individuals to pedophiles and insisting on banning them from women's restrooms.
Rowling's recent comments targeting transgender journalist India Willoughby are seen as particularly offensive and hateful. [ more ]
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2 months ago
LGBT

JK Rowling misgenders trans journalist India Willoughby in 'grotesque' post

JK Rowling misgendered trans journalist India Willoughby and faced backlash for comments on the trans community.
Rowling believes trans women should be banned from women's spaces, sparking controversy. [ more ]
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www.independent.co.uk
1 month ago
UK news

JK Rowling comments about hate law crime not criminal', says Police Scotland

JK Rowling's posts about Scotland's new hate crime law deemed non-criminal by Police Scotland despite complaints.
Rowling challenges authorities, emphasizing freedom of speech and highlighting concerns about the restriction of beliefs in Scotland. [ more ]
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2 months ago
LGBT

Everything you need to know about trailblazing trans broadcaster India Willoughby

India Willoughby had a highly publicized online altercation with J.K. Rowling over misgendering and accusations of cosplaying a misogynistic male fantasy.
Willoughby has a significant history of advocating for trans rights despite facing backlash and death threats. [ more ]
LGBTQ Nation
2 months ago
LGBT

JK Rowling donates big money to anti-trans group

JK Rowling donated £70,000 to a women's organization opposing an inclusive government definition of 'woman'.
The organization challenged a law seeking gender equity on public boards in Scotland with inclusive language for trans people. [ more ]
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www.independent.co.uk
1 month ago
UK news

What is Scotland's new hate crime law and why is JK Rowling challenging it?

The new hate crime laws in Scotland aim to address crimes motivated by prejudice and are heavily debated by prominent figures like JK Rowling and Rishi Sunak.
The updated legislation regarding transgender identities under the hate crime act includes a separate definition for biological sex characteristics and gender identities. [ more ]
Advocate.com
2 months ago
LGBT

Yes, J.K. Rowling, the Nazis persecuted trans people, burned books

J.K. Rowling questioned post on Nazi book burnings involving trans health, accurate info easily verified.
Magnus Hirschfeld's advocacy for LGBTQ+ rights, including transgender individuals, and the tragic destruction of his Institute by Nazis. [ more ]
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3 weeks ago
LGBT

Labour's shadow justice secretary 'agrees' with JK Rowling's views

Shabana Mahmood agrees with JK Rowling on biological sex being real and immutable. [ more ]
GameSpot
2 months ago
Books

Rare Copy Of Harry Potter Bought For Less Than $1 Sells For Huge Price At Auction

A first-edition 'uncorrected proof copy' of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone sold for a huge premium at auction.
The seller bought the rare copy for less than $1 and sold it for a significant amount after realizing its value. [ more ]
www.mediaite.com
4 months ago
Books

Literary Firestorm As Writers Rip New Statesman For 'Misogynistic' JK Rowling Feature

The New Statesman magazine is facing backlash over an article that criticized JK Rowling and led to allegations of misogyny.
The article by Nick Hilton portrays Rowling as someone who has evolved from a saint-like children's author to someone fixated on tabloid media, Scottish nationalism, and gender-critical feminism. [ more ]
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