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trans rights May 1, 2024

Daniel Radcliffe Is ‘Really Sad’ About J.K. RowlingThe author’s transphobia has created a massive rift between her and the actor.

By Olivia Craighead

terfs Feb. 16, 2023

Here’s What J.K. Rowling Has Actually Said About Trans PeopleA New York Times op-ed insists she’s not transphobic. A long record of her own statements says otherwise.

By Claire Lampen

transphobia Oct. 17, 2022

TERFs Are Boycotting Ulta BeautyThe beauty brand’s podcast, which featured a trans woman, caused a transphobic meltdown.

By Danielle Cohen

transphobia July 6, 2022

Celebs Keep Doubling Down on TERF Talking PointsBette Midler and Macy Gray spent the weekend spewing anti-trans rhetoric.

By Danielle Cohen

ukraine Mar. 25, 2022

Uh, Why Is Putin Talking About J.K. Rowling?He said on Friday that Russia is a victim of “cancel culture.”

By Danielle Cohen

harry potter Nov. 16, 2021

Just What We Need: More Harry PotterEven wizards have high-school reunions.

By Olivia Truffaut-Wong

culture Dec. 22, 2020

Who Did J.K. Rowling Become?Deciphering the most beloved, most reviled children’s-book author in history.

By Molly Fischer

books Sept. 14, 2020

J.K. Rowling Has Done It AgainOutrage is mounting after reports that the author’s new book contains “a cis male serial killer who dresses as a woman.”

By Amanda Arnold

oh no July 5, 2020

J.K. Rowling Triples Down on TransphobiaThe author has unleashed an 11-tweet rant that appeared to conflate hormone therapy and conversion therapy.

By Claire Lampen

oh no June 10, 2020

What Did J.K. Rowling Say This Time?The author’s latest comments about sex and gender have revived accusations of transphobia.

By Claire Lampen

trans rights Dec. 19, 2019

What Is J.K. Rowling Talking About?The billionaire author has jumped to the defense of a woman let go from her job for anti-trans comments.

By Hannah Gold

let’s makeup June 21, 2019

J.K. Rowling Is a Lipstick NowA Charlotte Tilbury lipstick, to be precise.

By Erica Smith

culture Mar. 18, 2019

When Will J.K. Rowling Confirm the Rest of Our Wizard Sex Theories?Does the Knight Bus host a sex party called Knight of Play, yes or no?

By Madeleine Aggeler

scams Nov. 7, 2018

J. K. Rowling’s Assistant Reportedly Scammed the Hell Out of HerShe allegedly spent thousands on candles and luxury cats.

By Gabriella Paiella

fantastic beasts and where to find them Dec. 7, 2017

Harry Potter Author Defends Casting Johnny Depp Despite Abuse AllegationsDepp was accused of emotional and physical abuse by his ex-wife, Amber Heard.

By Anna Silman

fiction Aug. 7, 2017

13 More Things You Didn’t Know About Your Favorite Fictional CharactersDumbledore was gay and Princess Leia had a PhD, but what else don’t we know?

By Anna Silman and Gabriella Paiella

niche drama Aug. 4, 2017

This Week in Drama: J.K. Rowling Fake News, Bridezilla Defeated, Dueling Pierogi We recap the pettiest squabbles, juiciest feuds, and other niche drama you didn’t know you were living for every week.

By Gabriella Paiella and Jessica Roy

advice Apr. 20, 2017

25 Famous Women on FearStories and advice from Shonda Rhimes, Stevie Nicks, Jenna Lyons, and more.

By Julie Ma

it’s complicated Mar. 23, 2017

25 Women on Being FamousZadie Smith, Adele, J.K. Rowling, and more on what it’s really like in the spotlight.

By Julie Ma

tilda Nov. 29, 2016

Here’s Why Tilda Swinton Dislikes Harry PotterIt has to do with Hogwarts in particular.

By Gabriella Paiella

harry potter and the cursed child Aug. 3, 2016

Turns Out Harry Potter Is All About Daddy IssuesWe read Harry Potter and the Cursed Child so you don’t have to.

By Anna Silman

the potterverse June 5, 2016

J.K. Slams ‘Racists’ Over Black Hermione Casting“Noma was chosen because she was the best actress for the job.”

By Devon Ivie

women in sports July 13, 2015

Serena Williams and Her Muscles Win Another Grand SlamA male reporter stupidly asked Williams and other players if they felt insecure about their strong physiques.

By Susan Rinkunas

celebrity memoirs Aug. 6, 2014