Piers Morgan calls JK Rowling ‘one of the most woke people you could meet’ in latest defence of author
4 years, 2 months ago

Piers Morgan calls JK Rowling ‘one of the most woke people you could meet’ in latest defence of author

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 Piers Morgan has called JK Rowling “one of the most woke people you could ever met”, in his latest defence of the Harry Potter author. Morgan suggested that attempted boycotts of Rowling’s work over her views on transgender people constituted another example of “cancel culture”. “Are we really at the stage where JK Rowling, one of the most woke people you could ever meet, ends up being a hashtag #RIPJKRowling?” the Good Morning Britain presenter told The Guardian. “I don’t even like JK Rowling,” Morgan tweeted during an argument with the Irish pop duo Jedward.

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JK Rowling under fire for ‘transphobic’ remarks, claims Nazis never burnt books on trans health
9 months, 1 week ago

JK Rowling under fire for ‘transphobic’ remarks, claims Nazis never burnt books on trans health

Hindustan Times  

Once again, J.K. Rowling is under fire for her controversial remarks, this time stirring up a storm on X. On Wednesday, the renowned Harry Potter author found herself trending after posting comments denying the historical fact that Nazis burned "books on trans healthcare and research." As revealed by Scientific American, Adolf Hitler's regime targeted various marginalized communities, including Jewish people, …

Author JK Rowling Faces Criticism for Misgendering Trans Newsreader India Willoughby
9 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Harry Potter and the Goblet of Ire: Furious trans broadcaster India Willoughby says she has reported JK Rowling to police over alleged misgendering, but author doubles down and says 'views are protect
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Harry Potter and the Goblet of Ire: Furious trans broadcaster India Willoughby says she has reported JK Rowling to police over alleged misgendering, but author doubles down and says 'views are protect

Daily Mail  

JK Rowling has been reported to the police by India Willoughby over accusations the author allegedly 'misgendered' the broadcaster. On Sunday, Rowling posted a criticism of trans women being allowed into women's changing rooms on X and in the thread she spoke about Willoughby and said: 'India didn't become a woman. JK Rowling has hit back after being reported to …

UK: Trans activists reports JK Rowling to police, wants Harry Potter author arrested for 'misgendering' him
9 months, 2 weeks 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 says she ‘never set out to upset anyone’ over transgender views
1 year, 10 months ago

JK Rowling says she ‘never set out to upset anyone’ over transgender views

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 “never set out to upset anyone” …

Mark Hamill explains why he ‘liked’ controversial JK Rowling post
1 year, 10 months ago

Mark Hamill explains why he ‘liked’ controversial JK Rowling post

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 Mark Hamill has defended himself after he …

JK Rowling says she ‘does not consider’ herself ‘cancelled’ amid trans view backlash from Harry Potter stars
2 years ago

JK Rowling says she ‘does not consider’ herself ‘cancelled’ amid trans view backlash from Harry Potter stars

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 “does not consider” herself “cancelled” after …

J.K. Rowling is once again linked to something terrible
2 years, 9 months ago

J.K. Rowling is once again linked to something terrible

Salon  

When your name is on the tip of the tongue of the most detested man in the current news cycle, it may be time to conduct a personal inventory. Author J.K. Rowling, best known for being the author of the beloved "Harry Potter" book series, and also for being a Trans-Exclusionary Radical Feminist, otherwise known as a TERF, was mentioned …

JK Rowling called out by John Waters over views on trans people: ‘What is wrong with her?’
2 years, 9 months 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 …

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

Actress who let trans hate mob loose on JK Rowling -once got an award from a Harry Potter star
3 years ago

Actress who let trans hate mob loose on JK Rowling -once got an award from a Harry Potter star

Daily Mail  

Her final year at the prestigious Bristol Old Vic Theatre School saw Georgia Frost crowned winner of the coveted Alan Bates Award at a glittering ceremony in London’s Covent Garden. Her final year at the prestigious Bristol Old Vic Theatre School saw Georgia Frost crowned winner of the coveted Alan Bates Award at a glittering ceremony in London’s Covent Garden …

Robbie Coltrane says JK Rowling transphobia critics ‘hang around waiting to be offended’
4 years, 3 months ago

Robbie Coltrane says JK Rowling transphobia critics ‘hang around waiting to be offended’

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 Harry Potter star Robbie Coltrane has defended JK Rowling against accusations …

Jameela Jamil says celebrity cancel culture is ‘pointless waste of time’ amid JK Rowling criticism
4 years, 5 months ago

Jameela Jamil says celebrity cancel culture is ‘pointless waste of time’ amid JK Rowling criticism

The Independent  

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For JK Rowling & Co, woke chickens of cancel culture have come home to roost
4 years, 5 months ago

For JK Rowling & Co, woke chickens of cancel culture have come home to roost

Firstpost  

In that list of 150 who signed an open letter published on Wednesday decrying the “restriction of debate” are some of the most recognised western writers. This letter comes, incidentally, right after Rowling was mercilessly trolled and “cancelled” by gender activists who felt she insulted and belittled transgenders in her tweets. Opinion: Creating a more equal post-COVID-19 world for people …

JK Rowling among 150 public figures to sign controversial letter denouncing ‘cancel culture’
4 years, 5 months ago

JK Rowling among 150 public figures to sign controversial letter denouncing ‘cancel culture’

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. Read our privacy policy A group of 150 writers, …

Laurence Fox calls Harry Potter stars ‘spoiled millionaires’ for turning against JK Rowling in trans row
4 years, 6 months ago

Laurence Fox calls Harry Potter stars ‘spoiled millionaires’ for turning against JK Rowling in trans row

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. “Any statement to the contrary erases the identity and dignity of …

JK Rowling responds to critics over her transgender comments
4 years, 6 months ago

JK Rowling responds to critics over her transgender comments

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — “Harry Potter” creator J.K. Rowling said she refuses to “bow down” to criticism about her recent comments on transgender people. Rowling published a lengthy post on her blog website Wednesday in response to the backlash and her concerns over “new trans activism.” She has been under hefty scrutiny about her thoughts on transgender identity from the LGBTQ …

Halsey condemns JK Rowling for ‘invalidating trans people’
4 years, 6 months ago

Halsey condemns JK Rowling for ‘invalidating trans people’

The Independent  

Sign up to Roisin O’Connor’s free weekly newsletter Now Hear This for the inside track on all things music Get our Now Hear This email for free Get our Now Hear This email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Halsey has condemned JK Rowling …

J.K. Rowling’s tweets on transgender people spark outrage
4 years, 6 months ago

J.K. Rowling’s tweets on transgender people spark outrage

The Hindu  

Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling is facing hefty backlash after she posted a series of tweets about transgender people. A Harry Potter fan group tweeted its disapproval of Rowling’s post and encouraged followers to donate to a group that supports back transgender women. The advocacy organisation dedicated to LGBTQ equality then asked those upset by the author’s comments to support …

JK Rowling’s tweets on transgender people spark outrage
4 years, 6 months ago

JK Rowling’s tweets on transgender people spark outrage

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — “Harry Potter” author J.K. Rowling is facing hefty backlash after she posted a series of tweets about transgender people. Rowling drew outrage Saturday on Twitter when she criticized an opinion piece published by the website Devex, a media platform for the global development community, that used the phrase “ people who menstruate.” “I’m sure there used to …

‘Harry Potter’ author J.K. Rowling’s tweets blasted for being anti-transgender
4 years, 6 months ago

‘Harry Potter’ author J.K. Rowling’s tweets blasted for being anti-transgender

LA Times  

“Harry Potter” author J.K. Rowling is in hot water again with social media users and transgender activists over controversial tweets. Opinion: Creating a more equal post-COVID-19 world for people who menstruate https://t.co/cVpZxG7gaA — J.K. Rowling June 6, 2020 Despite receiving immediate backlash, Rowling doubled down, stating that “If sex isn’t real, there’s no same-sex attraction. — J.K. Rowling June 6, …

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