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08.07.2020 / 15:09

Writers warn in open letter against threat to free speech

LONDON – Dozens of artists, writers and academics have signed an open letter decrying the weakening of public debate and warning that the free exchange of information and ideas is in jeopardy amid a rise in what they call “illiberalism.”J.K. Rowling, Salman Rushdie and Margaret Atwood are among dozens of writers, artists and academics to argue against ideological conformity in an open letter in Harper’s Magazine.

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Rupert Grint defends transgender rights

Rupert Grint has defended transgender rights, following controversial comments from J.K. Rowling.

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tweeting a controversial statement disregarding the equality of transexuality. Since posting the statement, a number of Harry Potter cast members have taken to various media platforms to clearly disassociate themselves with the author's comments, making it clear that they personally support the LGBTQ community. Harry Potter star, Daniel Radcliffe was the first to do so, when he wrote an essay to the Trevor Project, a non-profit organisation dedicated to crisis intervention and suicide prevention for LGBTQ people. “Transgender women are women,” he wrote.

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Emma Watson Breaks Silence On J.K. Rowling’s ‘Anti-Trans’ Tweet: Trans People Deserve ‘Love’ ‘Respect’

Emma Watson, 30, is extending “respect and love” to the transgender community after J.K. Rowling, 54, came under fire for a series of controversial tweets that have been blasted as “anti-trans.” The Harry Potter author has been slammed online, and by Emma’s co-star Daniel Radcliffe — now the actress, who portrayed Hermione in the eponymous fantasy series has broken her silence. “Trans people are who they say they are and deserve to live their lives without being constantly questioned or told they aren’t who they say they are,” she tweeted on June 10.

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Universal Parks Responds to J.K. Rowling Tweets: "Our Core Values Include Diversity, Inclusion and Respect"

How much can one controversial tweetstorm cost? That’s the burning question as Warner Bros., Universal Parks & Resorts and Scholastic execs all grapple with the fallout after Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling, 54, spent part of Sunday tweeting her views on cisgender and transgender women, whom she said, by nature of biology, will never be the same.

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Eddie Redmayne reacts to J.K. Rowling's tweets about trans women: 'I disagree'

Eddie Redmayne is speaking out against tweets "Harry Potter" author J.K. Rowling wrote that some are calling anti-trans.

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Eddie Redmayne responds to J.K. Rowling’s controversial tweets: “I disagree with Jo’s comments”

which have seen her be accused of transphobia, in a statement outlining his disagreements with her views.The actor currently plays Newt Scamander, the main character in the Fantastic Beasts franchise, a Harry Potter spin-off also written by Rowling.“As someone who has worked with both J.K. Rowling and members of the trans community, I wanted to make it absolutely clear where I stand,” Redmayne wrote in a statement on Variety.“I disagree with Jo’s comments.

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Fantastic Beasts star Eddie Redmayne speaks out against JK Rowling: ‘Trans women are women, trans men are men’

Harry Potter author, after a series of controversial tweets she posted over the weekend which saw her accused of transphobia. Redmayne, 38, told Variety: ‘Respect for transgender people remains a cultural imperative, and over the years I have been trying to constantly educate myself.

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King Princess, Daniel Radcliffe, And More Rebuke J.K. Rowling's Transphobic Tweets

In the days after J.K. Rowling, the author behind the hugely popular fantasy series Harry Potter, published a slew of transphobic tweets, many celebrities and organizations have responded by doubling down on their support for the transgender community.

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09.06.2020 / 19:07

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Daniel Radcliffe Responds to J.K. Rowling: "Transgender Women Are Women"

Harry Potter star Daniel Radcliffe has joined the transgender debate recently sparked by comments made by Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling.

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Daniel Radcliffe responds after J.K. Rowling’s controversial ‘transphobic’ tweets

Daniel Radcliffe has responded to J.K. Rowling following her controversial “transphobic” tweets, insisting, “Transgender women are women”.The Harry Potter author hit headlines over the weekend (June 6-7, 2020) with a series of Twitter posts that many deemed transphobic, such as: “If sex isn’t real, there’s no same-sex attraction.

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Daniel Radcliffe Passionately Defends Trans Women After J.K. Rowling Is Dragged Over ‘Anti-Trans’ Tweet

Daniel Radcliffe, 30, wants to make one truth clear: “Transgender women are women.” J.K. Rowling, 54, may be the reason the Harry Potter star is such a household name — something Daniel even acknowledged — but he could no longer stay silent in the wake of the author’s controversial tweets that have been blasted as “anti-trans.” He shared an essay with his thoughts about the backlash and transgender people’s suffering in an essay shared on The Trevor Project, which fights to end suicide among young people in the LGBTQ community (Daniel has supported the non-profit organization since 2009).

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Daniel Radcliffe Reacts to J.K. Rowling Controversy: ''Transgender Women Are Women''

This weekend, Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling was accused of making transphobic comments on social media.

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Harry Potter's Katie Leung Seems to Respond After J.K. Rowling Is Accused of Transphobia

Cho Chang is making her thoughts known and clear. Over the weekend, Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling faced backlash and accusations of transphobia after she made a series of comments on Twitter.

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J.K. Rowling Facing Major Backlash Online After Being Accused Of Transphobic Tweeting!

J.K. Rowling isn’t having such a great time online!

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Coronavirus patients are being flipped onto their stomachs in the ICU — here’s why

Some intensive care unit doctors are championing a breathing technique to help increase oxygen flow for those infected with the new coronavirus that involves putting the patient on their belly.

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8 Stars Who’ve Recovered From Coronavirus Symptoms: J.K. Rowling, Tom Hanks More

UPDATE (4/6/20 AT 12:00 P.M. ET): J.K. Rowling revealed that she is fully recovered after experiencing symptoms of coronavirus. She was never tested, but explained that she was experiencing respiratory symptoms and shared the link to a documentary that she watched to help relieve those symptoms. She added that her symptoms lasted for about ‘two weeks.’

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J.K. Rowling launches Harry Potter At Home for kids and parents in isolation

© Getty NEW YORK, NEW YORK - DECEMBER 11: J.K. Rowling attends HBO's "Finding The Way" World Premiere at Hudson Yards on December 11, 2019 in New York City. (Photo by Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images) Harry Potter author, J.K. Rowling, has launched a new platform to help children, parents, carers and teachers during the coronavirus pandemic.

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J.K. Rowling Launches "Harry Potter at Home" Hub to Entertain Amid Coronavirus Crisis

J.K. Rowling on Wednesday morninglaunched the "Harry Potter at Home" hub, offering fun and a number of resources to parents and children amid the novel coronavirus pandemic.

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