Author Judy Blume revealed in an interview for The Times that she supported J.K. Rowling in the middle of the controversy surrounding the “Harry Potter' author.
J.K. Rowling worries that women are being erased due to transgender policies; reaction from Fox Nation host Tammy Bruce.in an interview Sunday, following Rowling's comments defending women’s rights.
who say her words are"harming" trans people, saying such"hyperbolic accusations are thrown at anyone who challenges this ideology."JUDY BLUME’S ‘ARE YOU THERE GOD? IT’S ME, MARGARET’ GETS MOVIE ADAPTATION STARRING RACHEL MCADAMS, KATHY BATESHowever, Blume noted that she did not have extensive contact with Rowling beyond meeting her earlier in her career.
The Times writer remarked during the interview on the irony that Blume’s books were historically attacked by right-wing critics while Rowling face attacks from left-wing commentators. After the article was published, Blume received criticism for her comments. She responded to the critics on her Twitter account, suggesting she was taken out of context regarding her perspective on the trans community.
Australia Latest News, Australia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Judy Blume Clarifies Comments About Being “Behind” J.K. Rowling: “Taken Out of Context”The author is now stating, 'I stand with the trans community and vehemently disagree with anyone who does not fully support equality and acceptance for LGBTQIA+ people.'
Read more »
Judy Blume Clarifies Herself After Saying She’s ‘Behind’ J.K. Rowling“I wholly support the trans community,” author Judy Blume wrote on Sunday, clarifying an earlier interview in which she said she was “behind” J.K. Rowling “100%.”
Read more »
Judy Blume Reaffirms Her Support of the Trans CommunityBlume says her quote in support of J.K. Rowling was taken out of context.
Read more »
CRISIS IN KENSINGTON: Where children regularly step over bodies to get to schoolFrank Rodriguez, a former heroin user, doesn't think Philadelphia's Kensington neighborhood will ever be fully free from addiction. But can it be contained?
Read more »