Author J.K Rowling is once again trying to explain her views on gender identity amid backlash over statements she made on social media that … It isn’t hate to speak the truth." "The idea that women like me, who’ve been empathetic to trans people for decades, feeling kinship because they’re vulnerable in the same way as women - ie, to male violence - ‘hate’ trans people because they think sex is real and has lived consequences - is a nonsense," she said.The magic isn't over for Harry Potter fans as author J.K. Rowling is set to release a new set of short stories focused on the Hogwarts School.GLAAD also accused Rowling of "align[ing] herself with an ideology which willfully distorts facts about gender identity and people who are trans."“Dress however you please," Rowling said. "Call yourself whatever you like. JK Rowling. All market data delayed 20 minutes.Rowling later tweeted that it was ridiculous for people to accuse her of "hate."Others suggested Rowling was ignorant in promoting a binary view of sex and gender."If sex isn’t real, there’s no same-sex attraction," Rowling tweeted to her 14.5 million followers. "If sex isn’t real, the lived reality of women globally is erased. The Ickabog to be published this autumn J.K. Rowling’s The Ickabog, an original fairy tale, is to be published as a hardback, ebook and audio book in the English language in November, with international editions to follow soon after. All rights reserved. All rights reserved. All market data delayed 20 minutes."You’re a smart person.
©2020 FOX News Network, LLC. June 8, 2020 / 6:40 AM / CBS News Author J.K. Rowling was accused of making "anti-trans comments" on Twitter over the weekend, just six months after she … Writer JK Rowling says medics have backed her in her ongoing transgender row and warned that a scandal is about to blow up that will lead to a … How do you not yet understand the difference between sex and gender?" musician Brad Walsh tweeted. An article in the Day asked readers whether it is possible to enjoy great works of art by ‘deeply unpleasant people’. Live your best life in peace and security. Sleep with any consenting adult who’ll have you. Latest News. Photograph: Joel C Ryan/Invision/AP A news … Stephen King waded into the controversy surrounding fellow author J.K. Rowling by stating his support for the transgender community. It’s incredibly disappointing."This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. But force women out of their jobs for stating that sex is real? #IStandWithMaya #ThisIsNotADrill.”This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/jk-rowling-backlash-sex-gender ©2020 FOX News Network, LLC. I know and love trans people, but erasing the concept of sex removes the ability of many to meaningfully discuss their lives. "The only way I can possibly explain your ignorance at this point is willfulness. The letter, signed by many leading writers and activists, denounces "a vogue for public shaming".The creator of Harry Potter says the money will go towards helping the homeless and domestic abuse victims.The Harry Potter author writes a blog highlighting her reasons for speaking out on gender issues.The Ickabog is her first non-Harry Potter children's story, and will be published in instalments.Asos founder Anders Povlsen goes straight in at number one in the 2020 Sunday Times list.The sites take issue with her views on "marginalised" people and say they will not use her photo.The school in West Sussex does "not wish to be associated" with the Harry Potter author's views.The Fantastic Beasts star joins Harry Potter actor Daniel Radcliffe in disagreeing with the author.The Harry Potter star says trans people "should be entitled to live with love and without judgment".The Sun says its article, and headline "I slapped JK and I'm not sorry", weren't meant to glorify abuse.