J.K. Rowling Is Transphobic. Her Legacy Is Now Filled With Bigotry.

J.K. Rowling Is Transphobic. Her Legacy Is Now Filled With Bigotry.
Her writing has lost its magic
Nicole Froio
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Sep 18, 2020
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J.K. Rowling arrives at the 2019 RFK Ripple of Hope Awards at New York Hilton Midtown on December 12, 2019 in New York City. Photo: Dia Dipasupil/Getty ImagesJ.K. Rowling was once known for her creation of the fantastical wizarding world of Harry Potter, but recently she’s been making headlines because of her transphobic views — and it seems like bigotry is the legacy she is invested in leaving behind.
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Written by Nicole Froio
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