Right, I’m done.
3 months ago, I was tasked with writing an article detailing “20 Transphobic JK Rowling Quotes We’re Done With”
After 12 weeks of reading her books, tweets, full essay & finding the context of these “quotes”, I’ve not found a single truly transphobic message🧵
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In the process, I peaked.
JK Rowling is not an “intolerable transphobe”, she’s a (talented) woman who could have sat back & been beloved forever, but looked around & paid attention as the intersection of trans rights and women’s rights has had understandable growing pains.🧵
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In many cases, one groups rights are being sacrificed for the other, with the most vulnerable women often paying the price. Here in Britain, we always want to support both sides but realise that in some cases (like DV Shelters), that is impossible.
And JK was paying attention.
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JK saw the loopholes being created & knew that women needed a voice. So instead of sitting back & wishing everyone well, said “It’s got to be me, hasn’t it?”. She did something terrifying & amazing & used her voice, I suspect knowing damn well what was to come.
That’s bravery.🧵
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3 months of dedicated research & I cannot find a single truly transphobic JK Rowling quote that stands up against the scrutiny of journalistic integrity.
The abuse JK has endured is beyond forgiveness. Every death threat, r*pe threat & torrent of abuse, she has born w/ grace.🧵
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Shame on those who have framed her under the guise of “reporting” when you must know, deep down, you are just chucking out clickbait & stirring up hate. Shame on those who followed that propaganda without critical thought.
You’re burning the wrong witch. I stand with
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After 2 very bumpy days, I think I’m going to send myself some flowers.
There’s nothing like a beautiful bouquet to remind you there is love and beauty in this world.
Any recommendations?
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Already ignoring frantic phone calls from my agent demanding I take it down.
NO
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Well done. Once I read what she had written, I was baffled as to why she is so vilified.
Once you start reading it's hard to stop and it's evident that those who condemn her don't do a lot of reading themselves.
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What happened to her in response to her compassionate essay peaked many people. I've never seen anything like it.
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