JK Rowling: Harry Potter author’s argument with Joanne Harris over trans views explained
2 years, 7 months ago

JK Rowling: Harry Potter author’s argument with Joanne Harris over trans views explained

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 JK Rowling is involved in a high-profile argument with author Joanne Harris after claiming she didn’t support her when she received death threats over her views on transgender people. However, in a statement shared with The Times, Rowling said that she had received “no communication” from Harris when she had received rape or death threats and called on Harris to stand down as the Society of Authors’ committee chair. She then accused Harris of “consistently failing” to defend female authors who agreed with Rowling’s “personal position on gender identity ideology”. “I find it impossible to square the society’s stated position on freedom of speech with Harris’s public statements over the past two years and stand in solidarity with all female writers in the UK who currently feel betrayed by their professional body and its leader,” Rowling said.

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JK Rowling’s cryptic dig at Harry Potter stars leaves internet angry: ‘The ones who made you rich’
1 week, 6 days ago

JK Rowling’s cryptic dig at Harry Potter stars leaves internet angry: ‘The ones who made you rich’

Live Mint  

Harry Potter author JK Rowling is back in the news for her latest social media post. Fans believe she took an indirect dig at Harry Potter stars Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, and Rupert Grint. What will they do as the ‘trans 15 minutes’ winds down?,” added another referring to the rift between JK Rowling and the Harry Potter trio —Daniel …

Ed Sheeran slams ‘divisive and damaging’ reports he attended JK Rowling’s New Year’s Eve party
2 months, 1 week ago

Ed Sheeran slams ‘divisive and damaging’ reports he attended JK Rowling’s New Year’s Eve party

The Independent  

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JK Rowling admits she’s ‘cancelled’ over trans views after wedding anniversary post
3 months ago

JK Rowling admits she’s ‘cancelled’ over trans views after wedding anniversary post

The Independent  

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HBO Reveals J.K. Rowling's Participation In Upcoming 'Harry Potter' Series
4 months, 1 week ago

HBO Reveals J.K. Rowling's Participation In Upcoming 'Harry Potter' Series

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING As the cloak of invisibility starts to slowly get lifted, more details are being revealed surrounding J.K. Rowling’s involvement in the upcoming “Harry Potter” TV series. In a recent statement from HBO provided to Variety and The Wrap, HBO said that it has “been working with J. K. Rowling and in the Harry Potter business for over …

JK Rowling’s feud with Butlin’s is a sad new low
5 months, 2 weeks ago

JK Rowling’s feud with Butlin’s is a sad new low

The Independent  

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JK Rowling accused of ‘frothing up rage’ after criticising Butlin’s over response to security controversy
5 months, 2 weeks ago

JK Rowling accused of ‘frothing up rage’ after criticising Butlin’s over response to security controversy

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 condemned Butlin’s decision to suspend a security officer …

Producers of controversial JK Rowling play at Edinburgh Fringe preparing for protests
8 months, 1 week ago

Producers of controversial JK Rowling play at Edinburgh Fringe preparing for protests

The Independent  

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Play set to debut at Edinburgh Fringe which criticises Harry Potter author JK Rowling's views on gender struggling to cast women as 90 actresses reject parts
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Play set to debut at Edinburgh Fringe which criticises Harry Potter author JK Rowling's views on gender struggling to cast women as 90 actresses reject parts

Daily Mail  

A play due to debut at the Edinburgh Fringe this summer that explicitly criticised Harry Potter author JK Rowling's views on gender is struggling to cast women. Rowling, who wrote the Harry Potter series of children's books, has been harshly criticised for being an outspoken critic of transgender people. Rowling, who wrote the Harry Potter series of children's books, has …

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 …

Gender-critical feminists defended by JK Rowling after they were heckled by activists shouting 'a Terf, a bullet, social justice' warn France 'is not learning from Britain's trans mistakes'
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Gender-critical feminists defended by JK Rowling after they were heckled by activists shouting 'a Terf, a bullet, social justice' warn France 'is not learning from Britain's trans mistakes'

Daily Mail  

Gender-critical feminists in France backed by JK Rowling after they received death threats say their country is failing to learn from the UK's 'mistakes' on trans issues. French feminist Dora Moutot, pictured in Paris in October 2021, has been criticised by French politicians for the new gender-critical book Transmania she has co-written Ms Moutot shared on X, formerly Twitter, how …

Daniel Radcliffe makes rare comment on JK Rowling fall-out
11 months ago

Daniel Radcliffe makes rare comment on JK Rowling fall-out

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 Daniel Radcliffe has addressed his fall-out with Harry Potter author JK …

JK Rowling podcast reveals how Harry Potter author U-turned on promise to respect pronouns
11 months, 3 weeks ago

JK Rowling podcast reveals how Harry Potter author U-turned on promise to respect pronouns

The Independent  

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JK Rowling trans row: Timeline of Harry Potter author with Daniel Radcliffe and Emma Watson
11 months, 3 weeks ago

JK Rowling trans row: Timeline of Harry Potter author with Daniel Radcliffe and Emma Watson

The Independent  

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JK Rowling won't forgive Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson for their trans rights take: ‘Can save their apologies’
11 months, 3 weeks ago

JK Rowling won't forgive Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson for their trans rights take: ‘Can save their apologies’

Hindustan Times  

In the midst of renewed controversy surrounding transgender rights, famed author JK Rowling has once again found herself at the centre of a heated debate. JK Rowling says she won't forgive Harry Potter stars Daniel Radcliffe and Emma Watson for their take on trans rights According to The Hollywood Reporter, Rowling's latest comments come in response to a recent report …

Harry Potter: JK Rowling says Daniel Radcliffe and Emma Watson can ‘save their apologies’
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Harry Potter: JK Rowling says Daniel Radcliffe and Emma Watson can ‘save their apologies’

The Independent  

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J.K. Rowling slams Daniel Radcliffe and Emma Watson for supporting transgender rights
11 months, 3 weeks ago

J.K. Rowling slams Daniel Radcliffe and Emma Watson for supporting transgender rights

Salon  

J.K. Rowling is hitting out at former "Harry Potter" actors Daniel Radcliffe and Emma Watson for previously supporting transgender rights. The fantasy series creator, who frequently posts her views about transgender identity on social media, responded to an X user who wrote, "Just waiting for Dan and Emma to give you a very public apology … safe in the knowledge …

JK Rowling: Harry Potter stars would not be forgiven if they apologise to me
11 months, 3 weeks ago

JK Rowling: Harry Potter stars would not be forgiven if they apologise to me

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Harry Potter author JK Rowling has criticised celebrities who “used …

JK Rowling likens campaigners who deny some trans people are sex offenders to 'those who hushed up paedophile priests to protect the church'
11 months, 4 weeks ago

JK Rowling likens campaigners who deny some trans people are sex offenders to 'those who hushed up paedophile priests to protect the church'

Daily Mail  

JK Rowling has likened campaigners who deny some trans people are sex offenders to 'those who hushed up paedophile priests to protect the church'. That's despite Police Scotland confirming this week that a series of tweets posted by Rowling - in which she referred to 10 high-profile trans women including sex offenders as 'men, every last one of them' - …

Lionel Shriver says watching Harry Potter actors speaking out against JK Rowling is ‘hideous’
11 months, 4 weeks ago

Lionel Shriver says watching Harry Potter actors speaking out against JK Rowling is ‘hideous’

The Independent  

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Arresting JK Rowling wouldn’t have made her anti-trans comments any less harmful
11 months, 4 weeks ago

Arresting JK Rowling wouldn’t have made her anti-trans comments any less harmful

The Independent  

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SARAH VINE: JK Rowling is an inspiration, an icon and a hero. And while she's been let down by the Harry Potter stars she helped make... the women of Britain are behind her
1 year ago

SARAH VINE: JK Rowling is an inspiration, an icon and a hero. And while she's been let down by the Harry Potter stars she helped make... the women of Britain are behind her

Daily Mail  

JK Rowling has chosen her hill to die on, and it’s fair to say it’s becoming more crowded by the minute. JK Rowling published a series of tweets yesterday in which she attacked the Scottish Government's new Hate Crime and Public Order Act What began as a perfectly legitimate movement designed to fight back against the prejudice traditionally experienced by …

"You're engaging in Holocaust denial": Critics slam J.K. Rowling's latest anti-trans stance
1 year ago

"You're engaging in Holocaust denial": Critics slam J.K. Rowling's latest anti-trans stance

Salon  

J.K. Rowling, the British author known for the beloved "Harry Potter" series is in hot water yet again for her controversial views on transgender women. On the social media platform X, the author responded to post that challenged her: "The Nazis burnt books on trans healthcare and research, why are you so desperate to uphold their ideology around gender?" One …

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

Trans activists urge Scottish police to arrest JK Rowling over ‘misgendering hate crime’
1 year ago

Trans activists urge Scottish police to arrest JK Rowling over ‘misgendering hate crime’

The Telegraph  

Trans rights activists are attempting to have JK Rowling arrested by Scottish police over “misgendering” after a complaint was dismissed in England. Northumbria Police last week confirmed that it did not believe the Harry Potter author had committed a criminal offence by publicly calling India Willoughby, a transgender TV personality, a male. Willoughby had gone to police claiming Rowling had …

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 broadcaster accuses author JK Rowling of ‘misgendering’ her
1 year ago

UK broadcaster accuses author JK Rowling of ‘misgendering’ her

Hindustan Times  

The British police on Thursday announced they had received a complaint following a transgender broadcaster's report against J.K. Rowling for comments made by the ‘Harry Potter’ author on social media. Author J.K. Rowling {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} "I contacted Northumbria constabulary yesterday. I have reported J.K. Rowling to the police for what she said," Willoughby said in an interview with …

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
1 year 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
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  

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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 …

‘The Witch Trials of J.K. Rowling’ podcast review: A timid inspection of the ‘Harry Potter’ author’s mind
2 years ago

‘The Witch Trials of J.K. Rowling’ podcast review: A timid inspection of the ‘Harry Potter’ author’s mind

The Hindu  

If you live on the Internet, like I do, it is hard to have a conversation about J.K. Rowling without an eye roll, a nonchalant shrug or a shrewd hand gesture indicating we move on from the topic. She informs us that even a mention of the author’s name would attract accusations of mainstreaming witchcraft which would lead to Evangelical …

JK Rowling says she ‘absolutely’ knew Harry Potter fans would be ‘deeply unhappy’ over trans views
2 years ago

JK Rowling says she ‘absolutely’ knew Harry Potter fans would be ‘deeply unhappy’ over trans views

The Independent  

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What the new J K Rowling podcast contributes to the culture wars
2 years ago

What the new J K Rowling podcast contributes to the culture wars

Live Mint  

“Is Rowling transphobic?” should not be a question that keeps most of us awake at night—the response will not, in all likelihood, impact our immediate lives in any big way—but the reason it is asked and debated endlessly in op-eds, on TV shows, podcasts and Twitter threads is because it cuts to the heart of some of our own deepest …

JK Rowling claims she was bullied off a Harry Potter forum she joined under a pseudonym
2 years, 1 month ago

JK Rowling claims she was bullied off a Harry Potter forum she joined under a pseudonym

The Independent  

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JK Rowling podcast latest: Author dismisses concerns trans backlash will harm her legacy
2 years, 1 month ago

JK Rowling podcast latest: Author dismisses concerns trans backlash will harm her legacy

The Independent  

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What did JK Rowling say about trans people? Harry Potter author brushes off concerns over legacy on new podcast
2 years, 1 month ago

What did JK Rowling say about trans people? Harry Potter author brushes off concerns over legacy on new podcast

The Independent  

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Commentary: Here’s an idea: Maybe if we all stop talking about J.K. Rowling, she’ll just go away
2 years, 1 month ago

Commentary: Here’s an idea: Maybe if we all stop talking about J.K. Rowling, she’ll just go away

LA Times  

Novelist J.K. Rowling is back in the news where, apparently, she longs to be. Indeed, a teaser for the series includes Rowling saying that she “never set out to upset anyone,” but that fans who feel she has risked her legacy “could not have misunderstood me more profoundly.” Having listened to the first and second episode, I can tell you …

Megan Phelps-Roper: The Westboro Baptist Church escapee who is interviewing JK Rowling
2 years, 1 month ago

Megan Phelps-Roper: The Westboro Baptist Church escapee who is interviewing JK Rowling

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 In a new podcast hosted by Megan Phelps-Roper, JK Rowling will …

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  

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Why Trans Activists are Blasting New York Times Over Op-Ed Defending JK Rowling
2 years, 1 month ago

Why Trans Activists are Blasting New York Times Over Op-Ed Defending JK Rowling

News 18  

New York Times is facing backlash after publishing an op-ed defending JK Rowling just a day after NYT staffers and other celebrities criticised its ‘anti-trans bias’. “The New York Times seriously published a prominent opinion piece “In Defense Of JK Rowling” a day after they were called out by every LGBTQ org, leaders, and activists for their anti-trans coverage. The …

JK Rowling says she ‘never set out to upset anyone’ over transgender views
2 years, 1 month ago

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

The Independent  

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J.K. Rowling says comments deemed anti-trans were ‘profoundly’ misunderstood
2 years, 1 month ago

J.K. Rowling says comments deemed anti-trans were ‘profoundly’ misunderstood

LA Times  

“Harry Potter” author J.K. Rowling, nearly three years after publishing a series of tweets that was widely considered transphobic, is stating in a new podcast that she “never set out to upset anyone.” “What has interested me in recent years, particularly on social media,” Rowling said in the trailer for the podcast, which debuts Feb. 21, “is when fans say, …

Ralph Fiennes: Harry Potter star defends JK Rowling from ‘disgusting abuse’ over trans comments
2 years, 3 months ago

Ralph Fiennes: Harry Potter star defends JK Rowling from ‘disgusting abuse’ over trans comments

The Independent  

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JK Rowling says she ‘does not consider’ herself ‘cancelled’ amid trans view backlash from Harry Potter stars
2 years, 3 months ago

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

The Independent  

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Harry Potter star Ralph Fiennes defends JK Rowling's stance on trans people
2 years, 5 months ago

Harry Potter star Ralph Fiennes defends JK Rowling's stance on trans people

Hindustan Times  

Harry Potter star Ralph Fiennes has come to the defence of the series’ creator and author JK Rowling, who has been under fire for her comments on transpeople for quite some time now. Ralph, who played the villain Voldemort in the popular movie franchise, said in a recent interview that the ‘verbal abuse’ coming Rowling’s way was ‘disgusting’. The verbal …

JK Rowling claims 'naive' Nicola Sturgeon will be held responsible for sex attacks
2 years, 5 months ago

JK Rowling claims 'naive' Nicola Sturgeon will be held responsible for sex attacks

Daily Mail  

JK Rowling has launched another attack on Nicola Sturgeon, claiming she would be to blame for the rape and assault of women for allowing people to self-identify under the Gender Recognition Reform Bill. Writing for The Sunday Times, Ms Rowling said Ms Sturgeon would be held personally responsible for hypothetical cases of ‘voyeurism, sexual harassment, assault or rape’ that she …

I can’t help thinking that JK Rowling has tainted the legacy of Harry Potter
2 years, 5 months ago

I can’t help thinking that JK Rowling has tainted the legacy of Harry Potter

The Independent  

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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 challenges transgender presenter to SUE her in Twitter spat over trans charity
2 years, 5 months ago

JK Rowling challenges transgender presenter to SUE her in Twitter spat over trans charity

Daily Mail  

JK Rowling has challenged transgender television presenter India Willoughby to sue her in a Twitter spat after she blasted celebrities for backing the trans children's charity Mermaids. JK Rowling has hit out at celebrities who backed Mermaids for a second time this week, after previous criticism last month Dr Jacob Breslow sensationally quit as a trustee of transgender children's charity …

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