JK Rowling slams Indian-origin trans CEO who quit rape crisis centre after damning report
6 months, 2 weeks ago

JK Rowling slams Indian-origin trans CEO who quit rape crisis centre after damning report

Hindustan Times  

In a recent social media outburst, acclaimed author JK Rowling sharply criticised Indian-origin trans executive Mridul Wadhwa, the recently-resigned CEO of the Edinburgh Rape Crisis Centre. JK Rowling blasts Mridul Wadhwa’s handling of Edinburgh Rape Crisis Centre, accusing her of failing to protect women-only spaces amid widespread criticism. {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^usCountry}} {{/usCountry}} Wadhwa, resigned after a review by Rape Crisis Scotland found that she had "failed to set professional standards of behaviour" and lacked understanding of her role’s limits. JK Rowling's stinging rebuke {{^usCountry}} {{/usCountry}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} The Harry Potter a known for her outspoken views on gender issues, took to X to express her disdain for Wadhwa’s tenure at the ERCC.

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JK Rowling applauds £70,000 payout for trans row rape centre worker who was harassed and lost job over her gender-critical views
4 months, 3 weeks ago

JK Rowling applauds £70,000 payout for trans row rape centre worker who was harassed and lost job over her gender-critical views

Daily Mail  

JK Rowling has hailed a tribunal's decision to pay nearly £70,000 to a rape crisis worker after she was unfairly dismissed over her gender-critical views. Rape crisis worker Roz Adams has been awarded nearly £70,000 after she was unfairly dismissed over her gender-critical views According to the judgment, in December 2020 Ms Adams went for a walk with the centre's …

JK Rowling calls for taxpayers' money to be 'withheld' from rape charity after trans woman quits as boss of support service for victims
6 months, 2 weeks ago

JK Rowling calls for taxpayers' money to be 'withheld' from rape charity after trans woman quits as boss of support service for victims

Daily Mail  

JK Rowling last night called for taxpayers' money to be 'withheld' from a rape charity after a trans woman quit as boss of a support service for victims. Writing on X, Ms Rowling said 'government funding for Rape Crisis Scotland should be withheld if a single-sex service can't be guaranteed, because that's what the overwhelming majority of female survivors want …

JK Rowling slams Indian-origin trans CEO who quit rape crisis centre after damning report
6 months, 2 weeks ago

JK Rowling slams Indian-origin trans CEO who quit rape crisis centre after damning report

Hindustan Times  

In a recent social media outburst, acclaimed author JK Rowling sharply criticised Indian-origin trans executive Mridul Wadhwa, the recently-resigned CEO of the Edinburgh Rape Crisis Centre. JK Rowling blasts Mridul Wadhwa’s handling of Edinburgh Rape Crisis Centre, accusing her of failing to protect women-only spaces amid widespread criticism. Wadhwa, resigned after a review by Rape Crisis Scotland found that she …

JK Rowling says loved ones ‘begged’ her to keep trans views to herself
10 months ago

JK Rowling says loved ones ‘begged’ her to keep trans views to herself

The Independent  

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. In June 2020, Rowling publicly criticised the term “people who menstruate”, writing on X/Twitter: “‘People …

JK Rowling refuses to bow down to trans identity politics, challenges Scottish police to arrest her for not accepting biological males as 'women'
11 months, 3 weeks ago

JK Rowling refuses to bow down to trans identity politics, challenges Scottish police to arrest her for not accepting biological males as 'women'

Op India  

JK Rowling, the Harry Potter author who is often in headlines for her strong opinion on gender identity issues has literally broken the new ‘hate crime’ law of Scotland on the very first day. Notably, right after the Hate Crime and Public Order Act came into force in Scotland, JK Rowling took to her X account and dropped an 11-post …

India Willoughby’s JK Rowling complaint did not meet criminal threshold, police say
1 year ago

India Willoughby’s JK Rowling complaint did not meet criminal threshold, police say

The Independent  

Sign up for the Independent Women email for the latest news, opinion and features Get the Independent Women email for free Get the Independent Women email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Northumbria Police has stated that India Willoughby’s accusation that author JK Rowling …

Author JK Rowling Faces Criticism for Misgendering Trans Newsreader India Willoughby
1 year ago

Author JK Rowling Faces Criticism for Misgendering Trans Newsreader India Willoughby

News 18  

Harry Potter author JK Rowling is facing backlash for ‘misgendering’ trans newsreader and activist India Willoughby. “When men – all men, however they identify – are banned from women’s spaces, those who disregard the ban can be challenged, inside the space and out,” Rowling said in a lengthy X post. The news anchor, who holds a gender recognition certificate, claimed …

UK: Trans activists reports JK Rowling to police, wants Harry Potter author arrested for 'misgendering' him
1 year ago

UK: Trans activists reports JK Rowling to police, wants Harry Potter author arrested for 'misgendering' him

Op India  

JK Rowling, the well-known author who penned the globally successful Harry Potter series, called a ‘trans’ TV presenter in the UK, India Willoughby a “male narcissist”. — J.K. Rowling March 4, 2024 JK Rowling refuses to bow down to trans politics, stands for women’s rights This, however, riled up India Willoughby who accused Rowling of ‘misgendering’ and “grotesque transphobia”. pic.twitter.com/iJMDmDeMaO …

JK Rowling deliberately misgenders trans activist India Willoughby
1 year ago

JK Rowling deliberately misgenders trans activist India Willoughby

The Independent  

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy JK Rowling is facing backlash again after deliberately misgendering trans activist …

A timeline of JK Rowling’s comments about women and transgender rights
1 year, 11 months ago

A timeline of JK Rowling’s comments about women and transgender rights

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “The idea that women like me, who’ve been empathetic …

How The New York Times was rocked by JK Rowling trans row
2 years, 1 month ago

How The New York Times was rocked by JK Rowling trans row

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Ms Paul defended Rowling’s right …

Could JK Rowling’s latest venture be the final nail in the coffin for her reputation?
2 years, 3 months ago

Could JK Rowling’s latest venture be the final nail in the coffin for her reputation?

The Independent  

The best of Voices delivered to your inbox every week - from controversial columns to expert analysis Sign up for our free weekly Voices newsletter for expert opinion and columns Sign up to our free weekly Voices newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. While Beira’s Place could very easily …

JK Rowling criticised for launching ‘discriminatory’ women-only service for sex abuse victims
2 years, 3 months ago

JK Rowling criticised for launching ‘discriminatory’ women-only service for sex abuse victims

The Independent  

Sign up for the Independent Women email for the latest news, opinion and features Get the Independent Women email for free Get the Independent Women email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Rowling, who recently said she does not “consider cancelled” over her views on trans rights, claimed …

Why do we still care so much about what JK Rowling has to say?
2 years, 5 months ago

Why do we still care so much about what JK Rowling has to say?

The Independent  

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JK Rowling called out by John Waters over views on trans people: ‘What is wrong with her?’
3 years ago

JK Rowling called out by John Waters over views on trans people: ‘What is wrong with her?’

The Independent  

Get our free weekly email for all the latest cinematic news from our film critic Clarisse Loughrey Get our The Life Cinematic email for free Get our The Life Cinematic email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy John Waters has criticised JK Rowling’s views …

Tory police chief reprimanded for sharing JK Rowling trans tweet
3 years ago

Tory police chief reprimanded for sharing JK Rowling trans tweet

Daily Mail  

A Tory police and crime commissioner has been reprimanded for sharing a JK Rowling tweet in support of women’s rights. Mrs Townsend, who has received anonymous death threats, said last night: ‘These three men who complained, and a panel full of men who investigated it, have decided they must police a woman’s language about an issue of great concern to …

JK Rowling hits out at Scotland's new bill that 'will harm most vulnerable women'
3 years ago

JK Rowling hits out at Scotland's new bill that 'will harm most vulnerable women'

Daily Mail  

JK Rowling has hit out at Scotland's Gender Recognition Reform Bill, claiming it will 'harm the most vulnerable women'. JK Rowling, pictured, has spoken out Scotland's Gender Recognition Reform Bill, claiming it will 'harm the most vulnerable women' Miss Rowling, 56, criticised Social Justice Secretary Shona Robison, who spoke in Holyrood last week about the Bill – but she praised …

JK Rowling questions Scotland's new 'woke' policy of recording rape crimes, gets hatred from trans activists
3 years, 3 months ago

JK Rowling questions Scotland's new 'woke' policy of recording rape crimes, gets hatred from trans activists

Op India  

Harry Potter author JK Rowling has been at the receiving end of a lot of hatred, online abuse and even threats from ‘trans activists’ over her frank and practical approach on the issues of gender identity and its problems for biological women. ‘Dogma overriding common sense’ The Police Scotland’s statement has emerged after former SNP leader Kenny MacAskill wrote to …

Harry Potter fans criticise JK Rowling after new ‘transphobic’ tweet: ‘You can’t haul your TERF a** anywhere’
3 years, 3 months ago

Harry Potter fans criticise JK Rowling after new ‘transphobic’ tweet: ‘You can’t haul your TERF a** anywhere’

The Independent  

Sign up for the Independent Women email for the latest news, opinion and features Get the Independent Women email for free Get the Independent Women email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. On Sunday, the Harry Potter author tweeted a link to a news story by The Times …

JK Rowling receives death threats from LGBTQ activists over alleged 'transphobic' comments
3 years, 8 months ago

JK Rowling receives death threats from LGBTQ activists over alleged 'transphobic' comments

Op India  

The author of the Harry Potter series, JK Rowling, on Tuesday posted a tweet saying that she has been relentlessly subjected to threats of death, rape and assassination after she highlighted the dangers women could face in toilets and changing rooms by men who characterised themselves as self-identified women. pic.twitter.com/MsNWXhWlyc — J.K. Rowling July 19, 2021 Responding to the threat, …

JK Rowling claims society is on brink of ‘medical scandal’ over transgender issues
4 years, 8 months ago

JK Rowling claims society is on brink of ‘medical scandal’ over transgender issues

The Independent  

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy JK Rowling has said she believes there will be a “medical …

Lloyd Russell-Moyle: Labour MP apologises after accusing JK Rowling of using her history of abuse in transgender row
4 years, 9 months ago

Lloyd Russell-Moyle: Labour MP apologises after accusing JK Rowling of using her history of abuse in transgender row

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A Labour MP has apologised “unreservedly” after accusing JK Rowling of …

J.K. Rowling trans essay: Why is the author so obsessed with trans men?
55 years, 2 months ago

J.K. Rowling trans essay: Why is the author so obsessed with trans men?

Slate  

This post is part of Outward, Slate’s home for coverage of LGBTQ life, thought, and culture. Rowling, in the first of many inaccurate claims, says that the term was coined by trans activists.. Rowling goes on to claim that “ aren’t even trans-exclusionary—they include trans men in their feminism, because they were born women.” It’s worth pausing to linger on …

JK Rowling explains gender identity comments as she comes out as sexual assault survivor
4 years, 9 months ago

JK Rowling explains gender identity comments as she comes out as sexual assault survivor

India TV News  

JK Rowling explains gender identity comments as she comes out as sexual assault survivor Last week, the 54-year-old writer JK Rowling drew outrage on Twitter when she criticized an opinion piece that used the phrase 'people who menstruate' and posited that discussion of gender identity invalidates biological sex. "Harry Potter" author JK Rowling has revealed she is a survivor of …

JK Rowling opens up about experiences of abuse and sexual assault for first time
4 years, 9 months ago

JK Rowling opens up about experiences of abuse and sexual assault for first time

The Independent  

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “This isn’t because I’m ashamed those things happened to me, but because they’re traumatic to …

J.K. Rowling draws criticism for transgender comments
5 years, 3 months ago

J.K. Rowling draws criticism for transgender comments

The Hindu  

J.K. Rowling is facing widespread criticism from the transgender community and other activists after tweeting support for a researcher who lost her job for stating that people cannot change their biological sex. A London judge this week upheld her dismissal, finding that her views of sexual identity were “absolutist,” even if they violate someone’s “dignity and/or creates an intimidating, hostile, …

Author JK Rowling draws criticism for transgender comments
5 years, 3 months ago

Author JK Rowling draws criticism for transgender comments

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — J.K. Rowling is facing widespread criticism from the transgender community and other activists after tweeting support for a researcher who lost her job for stating that people cannot change their biological sex. A London judge this week upheld her dismissal, finding that her views of sexual identity were “absolutist,” even if they violate someone’s “dignity and/or creates …

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