Author Philip Pullman says he is “anti-transphobia”
Philip Pullman has said that he is “anti-transphobia”, but also condemned the online abuse of author JK Rowling.
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Tom Daley condemns JK Rowling’s anti-trans comments
Tom Daley said it is ‘hard to understand’ Rowling’s anti-trans comments.
Harry Potter star shares support for JK Rowling
Ralph Fiennes shared a message of support for JK Rowling following accusations of transphobia.
Seaford school drops ‘transphobic’ JK Rowling from house names
A nearby school in Seaford has dropped author JK Rowling from its house names due to her controversial opinions on the trans community.
Judith Butler discusses JK Rowling’s position on trans people
Renowned queer feminist writer and philosopher, Judith Butler, discussed JK Rowling’s controversial position on trans people, saying the Harry Potter author has “not used her public position well”.
Eddie Izzard defends JK Rowling
58-year-old comedian, Eddie Izzard, defended author JK Rowling, saying she doesn’t think Rowling is transphobic, despite ongoing accusations.
BBC criticised for praising Rowling essay
Many LGBTQ+ people and allies have criticised the BBC for including JK Rowling’s controversial essay, Reasons for speaking out on sex and gender issues, on its good writing prize list.