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A timeline of JK Rowling’s comments about women and transgender rights

Fans have called for a planned boycott of the new Harry Potter TV reboot as Rowling is announced as the show’s executive producer

The Independent UK · Apr 25, 2023

JK Rowling says she knew her views on transgender issues would make ‘many folks deeply unhappy’

The Harry Potter author, who says she has been scared for her family’s safety, believes ‘time will tell whether I’ve got this wrong’

The Guardian - UK · Mar 15, 2023

JK Rowling ‘knew’ her controversial comments on transgender issues would make Potter fans ‘deeply unhappy’

The Harry Potter author reflected on the backlash she received following a 2019 tweet regarding gender identity

Manchester Evening News · Mar 15, 2023

Witch trials, TERF wars and the voice of conscience in a new podcast about J.K. Rowling

One of the year’s most anticipated podcasts, The Witch Trials of J.K. Rowling, has just launched. Only two episodes of the audio documentary are currently available, with more to follow in the coming weeks.

The Conversation · Feb 22, 2023

JK Rowling brushes off concerns over legacy in wake of trans row: ‘Whatever, I’ll be dead’

Author referenced Harry Potter fans’ decisions to boycott her work

The Independent UK · Feb 22, 2023

J.K. Rowling says she doesn’t care about her legacy: ‘Whatever, I’ll be dead’

J.K. Rowling said she doesn’t care about how she will be remembered for prosperity.

Tribune News Service · Feb 21, 2023

JK Rowling on her legacy: "I'll be dead"

On a new podcast produced by Bari Weiss' media company, Rowling shrugs off the concerns of fans

Salon · Feb 21, 2023

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

The Harry Potter author shrugged off concerns about her legacy saying ‘Whatever. I’ll be dead’

The Independent UK · Feb 21, 2023

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

Novelist J.K. Rowling is back in the news where, apparently, she longs to be. Never has a person who once claimed to have been “canceled” been allowed so much time, attention and diversity of platforms to continue her side-gig as a quasi-political commentator.

Los Angeles Times · Feb 21, 2023

‘Whatever, I’ll be dead’: JK Rowling brushes off concerns over legacy in wake of trans row

Author referenced Harry Potter fans’ decisions to boycott her work

The Independent UK · Feb 21, 2023