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E J Rosetta
@ejrosetta
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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E J Rosetta
@ejrosetta
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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E J Rosetta
@ejrosetta
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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E J Rosetta
@ejrosetta
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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E J Rosetta
@ejrosetta
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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E J Rosetta
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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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"I was tasked." Who tasked you? Huffington Post editors? Someone is going after JKRowling with a preconceived agenda. They definitely didn't spend 3 months doing research on it!
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