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Biological sex is absolutely real but it is still more than a binary and having your sex changed to match your identity is real and valid. Maya seems very anti-trans and that is not okay. I thought you supported all people. (Not debating the law here just the anti-transness)

That's a straw man of a complex argument, and as such more divisive than useful. Trans folks have an extraordinary high suicide rate... can we just let them have the identity they want please? They're not doing anyone any harm. Leave them alone.

Hi Richard. Thanks for your support of trans people like me. However - with respect to @jk_rowling - belief in magical thinking is not helping our mental health. Sex is real, it is binary and it is immutable.

My daughter, who is trans, is a big fan of yours. It breaks my heart to see you post something indicating that discrimination against her is perfectly fine behaviour for an employee. The world’s most credible medical orgs affirm trans people. Please catch up.

.@jk_rowling knows that magic belongs in works of fiction. Sadly, too many people have bought into the idea that magic is real & we really can change our sex. It's caused all sorts of problems for society, and trans people in particular. We need better. Please join my campaign.

I love Harry Potter, but you lost the claim as the author a long time ago for me.

Thank you for doing this.