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Even though she is known for bringing Harry Potter to life with her words, JK Rowling is also famous for her activist work; the author has also stood up time and again for the right causes. The British author is one of the celebrities who uses their voice and privilege for good.

JK Rowling has shared a series of articles on Twitter relating to the transgender debate and warned of a coming “scandal” she predicted could affect young people.

J.K. Rowling’s views on transgender people, said today they will no longer provide links to her personal website, use photos of her, or write about her outside of her role in creating the fantasy world they love.The sites, Leaky Caldron and Mugglenet, said in a joint statement that Rowling’s personal views are at odds with the attitudes reflected in her best-selling books.

JK Rowling has deleted a tweet declaring her love for fellow author Stephen King after he voiced his support for the trans women. Earlier this month, many people, including a list of celebrities, slammed Rowling for posting insensitive and ‘transphobic’ comments about trans women.

against trans-activism. Rowling, 54, found herself in hot water starting last December when she spoke out in support of Maya Forstater, a woman who claimed she was fired from her job for raising concerns about trans-women using the women’s restroom.

Four authors have resigned from JK Rowling’s literary agency after claiming the company refused to publish a statement in support of transgender rights.

Following the historic win for LGBTQ rights at the U.S. Supreme Court, Senate Democrats pushed Thursday for a vote on Equality Act to codify and expand those protections — but were thwarted by an Oklahoma Republican who cited “Harry Potter” author J.K. Rowling in remarks against moving forward with the bill.

First Daniel Radcliffe. Now Emma Watson has reacted to J.K. Rowling’s transphobic tweets. The actress, who played Hermione Granger in the Harry Potter franchise based on the books written by Rowling, took to her Twitter on Wednesday, June 10, to send love to the trans community in the wake of Rowling’s transphobic rant in a series of tweets and an essay.

Eddie Redmayne has responded to author JK Rowling over her comments about transgender people, saying his transgender friends were “tired of this constant questioning of their identities”.

Ever since JK Rowling posted her highly controversial opinions on transgender on social media earlier this month, the author is facing a lot of backlash for her comments. Many people, including a list of celebrities, have been slamming the author for posting insensitive comments about the already vulnerable section of the society.

Harry Potter star Emma Watson voiced her support for the transgender community and reflected on author J K Rowling’s anti-trans comments. The author has been hogging headlines ever since she posted some controversial anti-trans tweets that did not go down well with the people.

posted Wednesday on her website comes just after the author was lambasted online for a series of tweets that argue “sex is real,” which offended transgender-identifying people and their supporters as well as “Harry Potter” star Daniel Radcliffe.Now, Rowling, 54, has outlined her thinking at length — and revealed her experience with domestic abuse and sexual assault for the first time.“This isn’t an easy piece to write, for reasons that will shortly become clear, but I know it’s time to explain

JK Rowling has said she was partly motivated to speak out about transgender issues because of her experience of domestic abuse and sexual assault.

JK Rowling has said she was partly motivated to speak out about transgender issues because of her experience of domestic abuse and sexual assault.

2 min read Harry Potter star Daniel Radcliffe has used The Trevor Project to support the trans community following JK Rowling’s recent transphobic comments. Rowling lashed out at an article headline which referred to “people who menstruate.” The headline was intended to be inclusive by acknowledging the reality that transgender men and nonbinary individuals may also menstruate.

JK Rowling is back in the news, but the ‘Harry Potter’ and ‘Fantastic Beasts’ author isn’t earning a lot of fans with her latest comments. Recently, the author went on Twitter to defend her views on trans people, which is viewed by many as transphobic.

He schooled her. Daniel Radcliffe’s reaction to J.K. Rowling’s transphobic comment deserves a round of applause. ICYMI, Rowling came under fire on Saturday, June 6, after she failed to acknowledge the trans community in a tweet about people who menstruate. Rowling was further criticized after she tried to explain herself in a tweet about sex.

Daniel Radcliffe has spoken out over JK Rowling's recent comments on gender identity, stating that "transgender women are women".The Harry Potter actor also said he hopes the comments made on the subject by the famed author won't "taint" the series for fans.

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J.K. Rowling has good news for locked-down fans looking for a Dobby, er, hobby.

JK Rowling has announced she is publishing a stand-alone fairy tale called The Ickabog and will make it available for free online for children in lockdown or back at school.

J.K. Rowling is delving back into another magical world for a good cause! The scribe took to Twitter on Tuesday to make an exciting announcement about a new fairy tale she's planning to release. 

2 min read JK Rowling is once again facing criticism after the Harry Potter Author liked anti-transgender tweets that targeted a trans woman facing online bullying.

Many children wait for their admission letter from Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry with baited breath. Convinced that when they turn 11 it will come through the post box and a loud booming voice will invite them to the famed turreted castle to learn spells, potions and, crucially, how to fly a broomstick.